DK Business News
On March 2, 2025, ValueQuest Investment Advisors, a boutique SEBI-registered firm specializing in equity markets, announced the appointment of Deepak Ramachandra as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This strategic move underscores the firm’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and expanding its footprint in alternative investments.
Deepak Ramachandra brings a wealth of experience to ValueQuest, having held senior leadership positions across prominent financial institutions. A graduate of the London Business School, his career includes roles as Managing Director at Axis Capital, as well as significant tenures at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse, Sharekhan, and Citibank. Throughout his career, Ramachandra has been instrumental in formulating and executing high-impact business strategies, positioning him well to lead ValueQuest in its next phase of growth.
Founded in 2010 by Ravi Dharamshi and Sameer Shah, ValueQuest has established itself as a key player in the equity markets, consistently outperforming benchmarks like the S&P BSE 500 TRI. The firm offers multiple portfolio management strategies and recently closed its maiden private equity fund, the VQ S.C.A.L.E. Fund, at ₹1,350 crore (approximately $160 million), nearly doubling its initial fundraising target. This fund adopts a sector-agnostic approach, investing in growth and late-growth-stage companies across both traditional and new economy sectors.
The appointment of Ramachandra as CEO is anticipated to further enhance ValueQuest’s strategic initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience to navigate the evolving financial landscape and drive the firm’s continued success in delivering value to its clients.