“VEDAS” is an ancient Indian literature on the way of life, in simple terms. We at Vedas want to make investments in India simple and straightforward. VEDAS is regulated by the FSC in Mauritius and by SEBI in India, where we participate in the capital markets as an FII. Mr. Rahul Bhartiya conceptualised VEDAS with the vision of connecting global investors to India’s high-growth opportunities. We envision the Indian economy to have an exponential expansion of per capita income over the next 10 years; this would fuel GDP growth, thus broadening the scope of overall investments in India. Our goal is to capture this growth phase in the Indian economy and channelise investors’ participation in Indian capital markets in the simplest way, thereby capturing superior returns.
Prior to VEDAS, Mr. Bhartiya was the founding partner at Que Capital Limited (DIFC) and has prior buy-side expertise with Emirates Financial Services (Dubai) and Rasmala Investments (DIFC), where he honed his skills in analysing and identifying the right investments and running funds for clients, generating superior returns. One of Mr. Bhartiya’s funds at Rasmala won the Best Newcomer Fund award at the prestigious Hedge Funds World award ceremony.
With 20+ years of experience in financial services across India, Dubai and Singapore, Mr. Bhartiya founded Vedas to provide bespoke and unique investment opportunities to investors.
In his past roles, he has managed assets exceeding USD 1 billion and held key roles at global investment banks and asset management firms.
At Rasmala Investments Mr. Bhartiya’s fund won the Best New Fund award from the prestigious Hedge Fund World.
His entrepreneurial journey began in 2009, leading him to establish and contribute to various ventures, including serving as a founding member and partner at Que Capital Limited (DIFC).
Mr. Bhartiya is focused on scaling Vedas with investment ideas across to invest in India and alongside Mr. Bhartiya is regularly deploying his own capital in the UK through his Real Estate platform the Aashra UK Real Estate Fund.
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Christian Favre
Director
With over 30 years of experience in financial services across Switzerland, the UK, India and Dubai, Mr. Favre has held senior positions at leading global banks, including UBS, Credit Suisse, Clariden Leu, Merrill Lynch, and Coutts.
Driven by his entrepreneurial spirit, he later co-founded a real estate agency in Thailand, expanding his expertise beyond traditional finance.
In his past roles, he has managed over USD 1 billion for wealthy families, advising them on global investment strategies and maintaining strong relationships with single and multi-family offices.
Mr. Favre brings deep investment management expertise and a robust network in the European wealth management space. He plays a key role in expanding Vedas' presence across European corridors, leveraging his insights and connections.
Currently based in Munich, he holds both German and Swiss citizenship.
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Vivek Khabya
Vivek Khabya is a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned industry leader. In the past, he was a banker for over a decade, managing branches and private banking portfolios for high-net-worth individuals in Asia for Citibank and IndusInd Bank.
Currently, he manages multiple businesses of the Wootz Global Group across geographies as its Managing Director. Since 2014, he has been responsible for the company’s operations across continents, including Asia, Latin America (LATAM), and Africa.
Prior to joining Wootz, he was CEO at Salgaocar Asia and headed the group’s shipping, property, and commodity trading divisions—directly managing group finance, accounts, audit, strategy, legal functions, and also running the family office.
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Dr. Rohit Kichloo
Dr. Rohit Kichloo brings over 22 years of rich professional experience, including 8 years in academia. He is currently associated with the Profound Institution in Mumbai as an Assistant Professor. He holds a doctorate from Bhopal University, awarded in 2002, under the Faculty of Applied Economics & Business Management.
Before transitioning to academics, Dr. Kichloo built a strong foundation in the corporate sector, specializing in Marketing. His industry experience spans multiple domains including finance, supply chain management, and print media. Renowned for his strategic thinking and industry acumen, he is a firm believer in the value of networking and relationship-building as key drivers of both professional success and personal development.
