Capital Markets · Investment Banking · Hedge Funds · Private Equity · IPO Advisory
Nishant Chauhan is a multidisciplinary market professional who has traversed the full spectrum of the Indian financial ecosystem — from academia to active proprietary trading, from retail brokerage to institutional operations at GIFT City.
With an MBA in Finance, UGC NET qualification, and a PhD in progress, his academic foundation is matched only by his real-world track record. As a Proprietary Trader at Jainam Broking, he delivered a sustained 21% CAGR. As Head of Senior Training at Global Hedge Fund Operations (GIFT City), he shaped the next generation of institutional traders.
Today, Nishant is setting up a USD 100 Million Category II PE Fund at GIFT City, launching a proprietary hedge fund in Dubai, and pursuing equity participation for SME IPOs — all while personally mentoring students through NC Wealth Corporation's education programs.
Functioned as an Authorised Person at one of India's largest retail brokerages. Built a significant client portfolio, gaining deep insight into retail investor behaviour, equity markets, and derivatives product distribution.
Operated as Authorised Person at IIFL Capital, a marquee full-service institutional broker. Expanded presence across HNI and institutional client segments with focus on derivatives, structured products, and capital market access.
Deployed as a proprietary trader, managing firm capital with a disciplined, data-driven approach to equity derivatives. Achieved a sustained 21% CAGR — a benchmark performance reflecting systematic strategy execution and robust risk controls.
Setting up a USD 100 Million Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) at GIFT City — India's International Financial Services Centre — targeting global and domestic institutional capital for deployment in high-growth private equity opportunities.
Launching a proprietary hedge fund based in Dubai (DIFC), leveraging the UAE's regulatory framework to access global capital markets, cross-border investments, and international investor bases with a quantitative and discretionary hybrid approach.
Active equity participation and advisory for SME IPOs, leveraging deep capital market knowledge to identify undervalued growth companies, structure pre-IPO deals, and support emerging businesses through the public market listing journey.
Get direct mentorship from Nishant Chauhan through structured monthly 1-on-1 sessions, live classes, and real market execution.