About
Radhika Gupta is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, one of India’s fastest‑growing asset‑management houses. Under her guidance, the fund has crossed the ₹1 trillion asset mark, launched the Bharat Bond ETF series, and championed investor‑education drives that simplify money matters for first‑time savers. A 2022 Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, she is popularly called “the girl with the broken neck” — a reference to the slight tilt caused by a birth complication that she now treats as a badge of resilience rather than a limitation. In 2022 she distilled her life lessons into the best‑selling book Limitless: The Power of Unlocking Your True Potential, inspiring professionals far beyond the finance world. Her direct, story‑rich posts on X and LinkedIn have also turned her into one of India’s most followed voices on work, wealth, and wellbeing.
Before Fame
Born on September 18, 1983, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, to Indian diplomat Yogesh Gupta and teacher Arti Gupta, Radhika spent her formative years shuttling between continents—an upbringing that taught her to adapt quickly and value diverse perspectives. Academically brilliant, she earned dual degrees in Computer Science (Engineering School) and Economics (Wharton School) through the Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2005. Her first professional stop was McKinsey in New York, followed by a stint as a portfolio analyst at AQR Capital Management. In 2009, at age 25, she returned to India and co‑founded Forefront Capital Management, one of the country’s earliest alternative‑investment boutiques. Edelweiss Financial Services acquired the firm in 2014 and asked her to scale its mutual‑fund arm, paving the way for her eventual elevation to CEO.
Trivia
- Tilted but unbowed: Radhika’s crooked neck once fueled deep insecurity; she even survived a suicide attempt during her college years. Today she opens many keynote addresses by sharing that story, framing vulnerability as strength.
- Author and podcaster: Limitless blends autobiographical anecdotes with practical career advice. She also hosts the podcast “The Money Manager,” where she breaks down investing concepts sans jargon.
- Saree evangelist: Whether speaking at Wharton or ringing the bell at the Bombay Stock Exchange, she proudly dons hand‑woven Indian sarees, urging young professionals to celebrate their roots.
- Reality‑show investor: In 2024 she joined the panel of Shark Tank India, becoming the show’s first fund‑management professional and using the platform to back women‑led startups.
- Award shelf: Business Today names her among the “Most Powerful Women in Indian Business,” while the Economic Times honoured her as an “Impact Creator” in 2023.
Family Life
Radhika credits her diplomat father for teaching her curiosity and her educator mother for instilling patience—traits she says are priceless in volatile markets. She is married to Nalin Moniz, a Princeton‑educated marathoner who serves as Chief Investment Officer for Alternative Equity at Edelweiss. The couple welcomed their son, Rémy Gupta Moniz, in June 2022 and jokingly called his arrival the “best IPO listing of our lives.” Despite hectic schedules, the family carves out weekends for travel and board‑game marathons, a tradition she says keeps their partnership fun and their conversations grounded.
Associated With
- Nalin Moniz: Co‑founder of Forefront Capital and now her closest collaborator at Edelweiss.
- Rashesh Shah: Edelweiss Group co‑founder who mentored her during the Forefront acquisition and remains a sounding board for strategic calls.
- Indra Nooyi: The former PepsiCo chair shares speaking platforms with Radhika at women‑in‑leadership forums, and the two often exchange notes on balancing family and ambition.
- Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar, and Anupam Mittal: Fellow sharks on Shark Tank India whose entrepreneurial insights complement her investor’s lens.
- Jerome Fisher Program alumni: She remains active in the Penn M&T community, advising students on global careers and risk‑taking.
