Team
Team
Team
Meet the people behind CWC
Meet the people behind CWC
Nishit Rathi
Nishit Rathi
Partner
Partner
Partner
Nishit is an investment veteran with over 20 years of industry experience. He joined CWC in 2011, where for five years he had sole responsibility for research in all five sectors the firm covered. Beginning in 2016, he focused specifically on the Consumer and Industrials sector. He became a partner in December 2024. Prior to joining CWC, Nishit was a Financial Advisor at PricewaterhouseCooper (PWC), where he advised on M&A transactions. Nishit is a Chartered Accountant and a CFA (Level 3 cleared).
Nishit is an investment veteran with over 20 years of industry experience. He joined CWC in 2011, where for five years he had sole responsibility for research in all five sectors the firm covered. Beginning in 2016, he focused specifically on the Consumer and Industrials sector. He became a partner in December 2024. Prior to joining CWC, Nishit was a Financial Advisor at PricewaterhouseCooper (PWC), where he advised on M&A transactions. Nishit is a Chartered Accountant and a CFA (Level 3 cleared).
Nishit is an investment veteran with over 20 years of industry experience. He joined CWC in 2011, where for five years he had sole responsibility for research in all five sectors the firm covered. Beginning in 2016, he focused specifically on the Consumer and Industrials sector. He became a partner in December 2024. Prior to joining CWC, Nishit was a Financial Advisor at PricewaterhouseCooper (PWC), where he advised on M&A transactions. Nishit is a Chartered Accountant and a CFA (Level 3 cleared).
Nishit is an investment veteran with over 20 years of industry experience. He joined CWC in 2011, where for five years he had sole responsibility for research in all five sectors the firm covered. Beginning in 2016, he focused specifically on the Consumer and Industrials sector. He became a partner in December 2024. Prior to joining CWC, Nishit was a Financial Advisor at PricewaterhouseCooper (PWC), where he advised on M&A transactions. Nishit is a Chartered Accountant and a CFA (Level 3 cleared).
Gautam Rathi
Gautam Rathi
Analyst
Gautam Rathi
Analyst
Analyst
He has been with CWC since 2019. Before joining, he spent eight years at Mahajan & Aibara, specializing in business consulting, due diligence, and risk advisory. Initially collaborating with Nishit on the Consumption sector, Gautam gradually expanded his focus to include Consumers, Auto & Ancillaries, and specific areas of sustainability, such as new energy and circularity. Gautam is a Chartered Accountant and a CFA (Level 3 cleared).
He has been with CWC since 2019. Before joining, he spent eight years at Mahajan & Aibara, specializing in business consulting, due diligence, and risk advisory. Initially collaborating with Nishit on the Consumption sector, Gautam gradually expanded his focus to include Consumers, Auto & Ancillaries, and specific areas of sustainability, such as new energy and circularity. Gautam is a Chartered Accountant and a CFA (Level 3 cleared).
He has been with CWC since 2019. Before joining, he spent eight years at Mahajan & Aibara, specializing in business consulting, due diligence, and risk advisory. Initially collaborating with Nishit on the Consumption sector, Gautam gradually expanded his focus to include Consumers, Auto & Ancillaries, and specific areas of sustainability, such as new energy and circularity. Gautam is a Chartered Accountant and a CFA (Level 3 cleared).
He has been with CWC since 2019. Before joining, he spent eight years at Mahajan & Aibara, specializing in business consulting, due diligence, and risk advisory. Initially collaborating with Nishit on the Consumption sector, Gautam gradually expanded his focus to include Consumers, Auto & Ancillaries, and specific areas of sustainability, such as new energy and circularity. Gautam is a Chartered Accountant and a CFA (Level 3 cleared).
Karan Shah
Karan Shah
Analyst
Karan Shah
Analyst
Analyst
He has been with CWC since 2023 and focuses on identifying high-quality businesses across Lending, Insurance, Manufacturing, Health-Tech, and niche Pharma. Previously, he spent 3 years in Deloitte Financial Advisory, where his work spanned high-value M&A transactions, synergy strategy development, and post-merger integration assignments. He began investing in 2017 by managing his family’s assets, gaining early exposure to investment decision-making and risk management. At business school, he was actively involved in an Investment Club that managed ₹7 million of external funds, contributing to the team’s process on idea generation, portfolio construction, and risk controls. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds an MBA from MDI, Gurgaon.
He has been with CWC since 2023 and focuses on identifying high-quality businesses across Lending, Insurance, Manufacturing, Health-Tech, and niche Pharma. Previously, he spent 3 years in Deloitte Financial Advisory, where his work spanned high-value M&A transactions, synergy strategy development, and post-merger integration assignments. He began investing in 2017 by managing his family’s assets, gaining early exposure to investment decision-making and risk management. At business school, he was actively involved in an Investment Club that managed ₹7 million of external funds, contributing to the team’s process on idea generation, portfolio construction, and risk controls. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds an MBA from MDI, Gurgaon.
He has been with CWC since 2023 and focuses on identifying high-quality businesses across Lending, Insurance, Manufacturing, Health-Tech, and niche Pharma. Previously, he spent 3 years in Deloitte Financial Advisory, where his work spanned high-value M&A transactions, synergy strategy development, and post-merger integration assignments. He began investing in 2017 by managing his family’s assets, gaining early exposure to investment decision-making and risk management. At business school, he was actively involved in an Investment Club that managed ₹7 million of external funds, contributing to the team’s process on idea generation, portfolio construction, and risk controls. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds an MBA from MDI, Gurgaon.
He has been with CWC since 2023 and focuses on identifying high-quality businesses across Lending, Insurance, Manufacturing, Health-Tech, and niche Pharma. Previously, he spent 3 years in Deloitte Financial Advisory, where his work spanned high-value M&A transactions, synergy strategy development, and post-merger integration assignments. He began investing in 2017 by managing his family’s assets, gaining early exposure to investment decision-making and risk management. At business school, he was actively involved in an Investment Club that managed ₹7 million of external funds, contributing to the team’s process on idea generation, portfolio construction, and risk controls. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds an MBA from MDI, Gurgaon.
Sidharth Negandhi
Sidharth Negandhi
Analyst
Sidharth Negandhi
Analyst
Analyst
Sidharth brings 18 years of experience across consulting and business roles. He spent the last 10 years driving business growth, leading brand and category P&Ls at Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) and Star Sports. In his last role, he led the cricket category at Star Sports. Prior to that he led the category P&L for Household Insecticides, the HIT portfolio and category development and innovation for the India business at GCPL. Prior to the operating roles, Sidharth worked with The Boston Consulting Group and PricewaterhouseCoopers on management consulting and M&A advisory for 7 years. Sidharth is a Chartered Accountant and an MBA from the Indian School of Business.
Sidharth brings 18 years of experience across consulting and business roles. He spent the last 10 years driving business growth, leading brand and category P&Ls at Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) and Star Sports. In his last role, he led the cricket category at Star Sports. Prior to that he led the category P&L for Household Insecticides, the HIT portfolio and category development and innovation for the India business at GCPL. Prior to the operating roles, Sidharth worked with The Boston Consulting Group and PricewaterhouseCoopers on management consulting and M&A advisory for 7 years. Sidharth is a Chartered Accountant and an MBA from the Indian School of Business.
Sidharth brings 18 years of experience across consulting and business roles. He spent the last 10 years driving business growth, leading brand and category P&Ls at Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) and Star Sports. In his last role, he led the cricket category at Star Sports. Prior to that he led the category P&L for Household Insecticides, the HIT portfolio and category development and innovation for the India business at GCPL. Prior to the operating roles, Sidharth worked with The Boston Consulting Group and PricewaterhouseCoopers on management consulting and M&A advisory for 7 years. Sidharth is a Chartered Accountant and an MBA from the Indian School of Business.
Sidharth brings 18 years of experience across consulting and business roles. He spent the last 10 years driving business growth, leading brand and category P&Ls at Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) and Star Sports. In his last role, he led the cricket category at Star Sports. Prior to that he led the category P&L for Household Insecticides, the HIT portfolio and category development and innovation for the India business at GCPL. Prior to the operating roles, Sidharth worked with The Boston Consulting Group and PricewaterhouseCoopers on management consulting and M&A advisory for 7 years. Sidharth is a Chartered Accountant and an MBA from the Indian School of Business.
Kushagra Bhattar
Kushagra Bhattar
Analyst
Kushagra Bhattar
Analyst
Analyst
Kushagra brings 7+ years of experience to his role at CWC. His sole focus is on picking long-term trends and ideas with longer investing horizons. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as an Equity Analyst at Old Bridge AMC for 4 years. He worked as a generalist with some sector responsibilities as well and was a key contributor towards building and maintaining the investment portfolio at Old Bridge AMC. He started his professional career in Indian Equity markets as a Research Associate at Ambit Capital and worked there for 3 years with specific sector responsibilities. Kushagra is is a Chartered Accountant and a CFA (Level 3 cleared).
Kushagra brings 7+ years of experience to his role at CWC. His sole focus is on picking long-term trends and ideas with longer investing horizons. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as an Equity Analyst at Old Bridge AMC for 4 years. He worked as a generalist with some sector responsibilities as well and was a key contributor towards building and maintaining the investment portfolio at Old Bridge AMC. He started his professional career in Indian Equity markets as a Research Associate at Ambit Capital and worked there for 3 years with specific sector responsibilities. Kushagra is is a Chartered Accountant and a CFA (Level 3 cleared).
Kushagra brings 7+ years of experience to his role at CWC. His sole focus is on picking long-term trends and ideas with longer investing horizons. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as an Equity Analyst at Old Bridge AMC for 4 years. He worked as a generalist with some sector responsibilities as well and was a key contributor towards building and maintaining the investment portfolio at Old Bridge AMC. He started his professional career in Indian Equity markets as a Research Associate at Ambit Capital and worked there for 3 years with specific sector responsibilities. Kushagra is is a Chartered Accountant and a CFA (Level 3 cleared).
Kushagra brings 7+ years of experience to his role at CWC. His sole focus is on picking long-term trends and ideas with longer investing horizons. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as an Equity Analyst at Old Bridge AMC for 4 years. He worked as a generalist with some sector responsibilities as well and was a key contributor towards building and maintaining the investment portfolio at Old Bridge AMC. He started his professional career in Indian Equity markets as a Research Associate at Ambit Capital and worked there for 3 years with specific sector responsibilities. Kushagra is is a Chartered Accountant and a CFA (Level 3 cleared).
Vedant Jani
Vedant Jani
Technology Architect
Vedant Jani
Technology Architect
Technology Architect
Before joining CWC, Vedant was a Full Stack Developer at Le Ventures and a Software Engineer at Groundswell Startup. At CWC, he brings his experience in machine learning, data science, and full-stack development for implementing technology-based solutions that enhance the efficiency of research and operations. Vedant holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a minor in Computational Mathematics from the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), where he graduated with honors and was awarded the highest merit scholarship. With an outstanding academic record, he earned a place on the Dean’s List consistently throughout his time at FIT.
Before joining CWC, Vedant was a Full Stack Developer at Le Ventures and a Software Engineer at Groundswell Startup. At CWC, he brings his experience in machine learning, data science, and full-stack development for implementing technology-based solutions that enhance the efficiency of research and operations. Vedant holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a minor in Computational Mathematics from the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), where he graduated with honors and was awarded the highest merit scholarship. With an outstanding academic record, he earned a place on the Dean’s List consistently throughout his time at FIT.
Before joining CWC, Vedant was a Full Stack Developer at Le Ventures and a Software Engineer at Groundswell Startup. At CWC, he brings his experience in machine learning, data science, and full-stack development for implementing technology-based solutions that enhance the efficiency of research and operations. Vedant holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a minor in Computational Mathematics from the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), where he graduated with honors and was awarded the highest merit scholarship. With an outstanding academic record, he earned a place on the Dean’s List consistently throughout his time at FIT.
Before joining CWC, Vedant was a Full Stack Developer at Le Ventures and a Software Engineer at Groundswell Startup. At CWC, he brings his experience in machine learning, data science, and full-stack development for implementing technology-based solutions that enhance the efficiency of research and operations. Vedant holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a minor in Computational Mathematics from the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), where he graduated with honors and was awarded the highest merit scholarship. With an outstanding academic record, he earned a place on the Dean’s List consistently throughout his time at FIT.
Kriti Pachisia
Kriti Pachisia
Associate
Kriti Pachisia
Associate
Associate
Kriti brings a combination of experience across financial analysis and market research. Prior to joining CWC, she worked as a Financial Planning and Analysis Executive at Jio Financial Services, where she contributed to key budgeting and forecasting initiatives. She also served as a Business Analyst at Dmart, focusing on market analytics and process optimization. Kriti's educational background in Economics and Finance from Ashoka University, along with an M.Com in Business Management, equips her to deliver nuanced insights into economics and current market trends.
Kriti brings a combination of experience across financial analysis and market research. Prior to joining CWC, she worked as a Financial Planning and Analysis Executive at Jio Financial Services, where she contributed to key budgeting and forecasting initiatives. She also served as a Business Analyst at Dmart, focusing on market analytics and process optimization. Kriti's educational background in Economics and Finance from Ashoka University, along with an M.Com in Business Management, equips her to deliver nuanced insights into economics and current market trends.
Kriti brings a combination of experience across financial analysis and market research. Prior to joining CWC, she worked as a Financial Planning and Analysis Executive at Jio Financial Services, where she contributed to key budgeting and forecasting initiatives. She also served as a Business Analyst at Dmart, focusing on market analytics and process optimization. Kriti's educational background in Economics and Finance from Ashoka University, along with an M.Com in Business Management, equips her to deliver nuanced insights into economics and current market trends.
Kriti brings a combination of experience across financial analysis and market research. Prior to joining CWC, she worked as a Financial Planning and Analysis Executive at Jio Financial Services, where she contributed to key budgeting and forecasting initiatives. She also served as a Business Analyst at Dmart, focusing on market analytics and process optimization. Kriti's educational background in Economics and Finance from Ashoka University, along with an M.Com in Business Management, equips her to deliver nuanced insights into economics and current market trends.
Saumil Shah
Associate
Saumil Shah
Associate
Saumil Shah
Associate
Saumil is a self-taught investor with 8 years of experience, focusing on megatrends like Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Climate Change, and Space, and managing his family portfolio for the past 6 years with a focus on the US markets. He believes AI will bring about a once-in-a-civilization paradigm shift, unleashing an Age of Abundance and profound economic and societal shifts, offering unparalleled investment opportunities. This vision led him to pivot from a career in the hospitality and F&B industry in New Zealand to pursue long-term investing. A keen explorer of books and podcasts, he refines his mental models, systems thinking, and moonshot brainstorming to anticipate future innovations.
Saumil is a self-taught investor with 8 years of experience, focusing on megatrends like Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Climate Change, and Space, and managing his family portfolio for the past 6 years with a focus on the US markets. He believes AI will bring about a once-in-a-civilization paradigm shift, unleashing an Age of Abundance and profound economic and societal shifts, offering unparalleled investment opportunities. This vision led him to pivot from a career in the hospitality and F&B industry in New Zealand to pursue long-term investing. A keen explorer of books and podcasts, he refines his mental models, systems thinking, and moonshot brainstorming to anticipate future innovations.
Saumil is a self-taught investor with 8 years of experience, focusing on megatrends like Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Climate Change, and Space, and managing his family portfolio for the past 6 years with a focus on the US markets. He believes AI will bring about a once-in-a-civilization paradigm shift, unleashing an Age of Abundance and profound economic and societal shifts, offering unparalleled investment opportunities. This vision led him to pivot from a career in the hospitality and F&B industry in New Zealand to pursue long-term investing. A keen explorer of books and podcasts, he refines his mental models, systems thinking, and moonshot brainstorming to anticipate future innovations.
Saumil is a self-taught investor with 8 years of experience, focusing on megatrends like Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Climate Change, and Space, and managing his family portfolio for the past 6 years with a focus on the US markets. He believes AI will bring about a once-in-a-civilization paradigm shift, unleashing an Age of Abundance and profound economic and societal shifts, offering unparalleled investment opportunities. This vision led him to pivot from a career in the hospitality and F&B industry in New Zealand to pursue long-term investing. A keen explorer of books and podcasts, he refines his mental models, systems thinking, and moonshot brainstorming to anticipate future innovations.