Leveraging unique ‘Quantamental’ approach to deliver consistent returns
At Scient Capital, we endeavor to meet the growing needs of investors who seek an increasingly sophisticated set of innovative products to meet their investment mandates.
Our offerings are designed to enhance an investor’s core portfolio. On the debt side, these include mid-yield and high-grade debt which can offer a significantly superior risk-adjusted return to traditional debt investing. The equity side covers a quant-driven smart beta approach that targets outperformance to the benchmark
index at lower volatility. Scient also runs global investment products using its proprietary algorithms and research.
We use data science, machine learning, unorthodox research, and innovative structuring to create unique investment products that deliver superior returns with low correlation to listed equity and debt. We target domains that have temporarily supernormal returns due to institutional constraints, market inefficiencies, or structural factors.
August
Launch of Aries – our flagship mid-yield debt portfolio strategy
Launch of Aquila – our domestic multi-asset strategy
August
Launch of Impact AIF focusing on mid-yield debt
November
Launch of Smart Beta Strategy covering BSE 200 stocks as an exclusive service to premium investors
January
Launch of Zen – our high-grade debt portfolio strategy for risk-averse investors
May
Assets under management for Scient PMS plus AIF products cross the 100 crore milestone
August
Scient structures its own par bond PTC structure: Pyxis Fixed Income Trust
December
Assets under management for Scient PMS cross the 100 crore milestone
November
Funded by TIW Capital Group, a Global Asset Management Company
July
Launch of India Emerging Credit Opportunities Fund- AIF
February
Launch of India Emerging Credit Opportunities Fund- AIF
Swapnil Pawar
Founder and Chairman
Swapnil is the Chairman and Founder of Scient Capital with a diverse experience of over 16 years across strategy consulting, investment advisory, and asset management. He started his career in 2004 with Boston Consulting Group in Mumbai. He set up and headed Karvy Group’s asset management business – Karvy Capital, where he established new products in high-yield debt, AIF Cat-III, and equity portfolio management. He has also authored a book titled ‘Anatomy of Froth – Demystifying the Global Financial Crisis and Lessons to Learn’. He has completed his graduation from IIT Bombay in Aerospace Engineering and his PGDM from IIM Ahmedabad.
Shital Kumar Bhagat
Managing Director & CEO
Shital Kumar Bhagat is an accomplished financial leader, serial entrepreneur with an IIM Lucknow alumnus, and the Managing Director and CEO of the organization. With over 20 years of experience, he provides the overarching executive leadership and strategic direction that drives our core business verticals, high-impact management decisions, and organizational policy. Mr. Bhagat’s career is defined by his extensive background in managing HNI and UHNI portfolios, complex treasury strategies, and investment management operations. Before taking the helm as CEO, he honed his expertise in senior leadership roles at premier financial institutions, including Karvy Private Wealth and iTrust Financial Advisors (now PropTiger). Driven by an entrepreneurial vision, he is also the Co-Founder of UniWealth Investment Services Pvt Ltd and EasyLeases Technologies Pvt Ltd. A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) since 2009 from FPSB and a CFA Level II professional, his academic foundation includes a B.Com from St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi, and a PG Diploma in Wealth Management from ISBF, Delhi. As a seasoned mentor, personal finance expert, and startup advisor, Mr. Shital is widely recognized for his professional integrity, dedication, and ability to empower senior teams while cultivating long-term client partnerships.
C S Raju
Principal Officer
C S Raju is a veteran of the financial services industry with more than three decades of expertise spanning Private Banking, Wealth Management, and Asset Management. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management from Andhra University and a B.Sc. from Andhra University. He specializes in advising UHNIs and family offices on complex asset allocations, fixed income portfolios, and Portfolio Management Services (PMS). Over a distinguished career at top-tier institutions—including ING Vysya Bank, Motilal Oswal, Anand Rathi, Mirae Asset, and Right Horizons—Raju has successfully managed hundreds of crores in institutional and private assets. He remains a highly trusted advisor recognized for his strategic market analysis and exceptional relationship management.”
C S Raju
Principal Officer
C S Raju is a veteran of the financial services industry with more than three decades of expertise spanning Private Banking, Wealth Management, and Asset Management. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management from Andhra University and a B.Sc. from Andhra University. He specializes in advising UHNIs and family offices on complex asset allocations, fixed income portfolios, and Portfolio Management Services (PMS). Over a distinguished career at top-tier institutions—including ING Vysya Bank, Motilal Oswal, Anand Rathi, Mirae Asset, and Right Horizons—Raju has successfully managed hundreds of crores in institutional and private assets. He remains a highly trusted advisor recognized for his strategic market analysis and exceptional relationship management.”
Rishi Chaturvedi
Operations cum Compliance Officer
Accomplished Compliance & Operations Leader with over 23 years of cross-functional expertise across major private and public sector banking institutions. Demonstrates a strong track record in managing branch banking operations, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, international banking, and rigorous concurrent audits. Combines decades of deep banking frameworks with dedicated expertise in Portfolio Management Services (PMS) Compliance and Operations. A process-improvement champion currently heading operations at Scient Capital, focused on driving regulatory adherence, mitigating operational risk, and scaling efficiency across asset management verticals.” He has completed his Master of Management Science in 2003 from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalay, Indore.
Mitali Sahoo
Research Analyst
Results-driven finance professional with 3.5+ years of experience spanning Investment Banking, Investment Analysis, and Financial Analysis. Proven expertise in end-to-end transaction execution, comprehensive financial modeling, company and industry analysis, and rigorous due diligence. Adept at evaluating complex investment opportunities, synthesizing in-depth research, and delivering actionable insights to support high-stakes strategic and investment decisions. She has completed her Bachelor of Commerce in 2019 from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.