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Edelweiss Group
Company typePublic
BSE: 532922
NSE: EDELWEISS
ISININE532F01054
IndustryFinancial services
FoundedNovember 1995; 29 years ago (November 1995)
FoundersRashesh Shah
Venkat Ramaswamy
HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Rashesh Shah
(Chairman & CEO)
Products
RevenueIncrease ₹8,632 crore (US$1.0 billion)[1] (2023)
Decrease ₹2,827 crore (US$330 million)[1] (2023)
Increase ₹273 crore (US$32 million)[1] (2023)
AUMIncrease ₹175,000 crore (US$21 billion)[2] (2023)
Total assetsIncrease ₹44,064 crore (US$5.2 billion)[1] (2023)
Total equityIncrease ₹6,654 crore (US$790 million)[1] (2023)
Number of employees
8,820 (2023)[1]
Subsidiaries
  • Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance Company Limited
  • Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Limited
  • Edelweiss Alternative Asset Advisors Limited
  • Edelweiss Asset Management Ltd
Websiteedelweissfin.com

Edelweiss Group (officially known as Edelweiss Financial Services Limited) is an investment and financial services company based in Mumbai.[3] It was co-founded by Rashesh Shah and Venkat Ramaswamy.

The company deals in various financial services ranging from brokerage services to life insurance and general insurance, private equity and other investment-related services through subsidiaries.[4] It has a network of sub-brokers and authorised people across India. It is registered with National Stock Exchange of India, Bombay Stock Exchange and Multi Commodity Exchange.

History

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Edelweiss was founded in 1995 by Rashesh Shah and Venkat Ramaswamy.[5] Initially, the company worked on private equity syndication, mergers, acquisitions (M&A) and focused on advisory services.[6]

Edelweiss worked on mergers & acquisitions, providing advisory and investment banking services.[7] Edelweiss also offered equity broking, portfolio management, and wholesale financing services to individuals and corporates.[8]

1996–2004

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The company became a merchant bank in 2000.[9] It was also helped start-ups raise funds via the non-IPO route, Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity funds (PE).[8] In 2000, the company had capital mark of ₹50 million. It acquired Rooshnil Securities in 2001.[10]

2004–2012

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During this period Edelweiss added institutional broking and non-banking financial company (NBFC) activity to its portfolio.[8] In 2007, Edelweiss obtained its Clearing Member License.[11] The same year, Edelweiss commenced asset management business with the launch of real estate funds.

In 2007, Edelweiss Global Wealth Management was established[12] to offer wealth structuring solutions,[buzzword] asset protection, asset transfer strategies, risk management and investment banking solutions.[buzzword][13]

In 2008, EdelGive Foundation (the company's charitable wing) was established with education and livelihoods as its primary focus areas.[14]

In mid-2008, with the launch of its wholly owned subsidiary, Edelweiss Alternative Asset Advisors Limited (EAAA), it entered the alternative asset management market. The group developed the platform organically, focusing on private credit, real estate, and infrastructure yield strategies for institutional and high-net-worth investors.

In 2010, Edelweiss acquired Anagram Capital, for Rs. 164 crore.[15] In 2011, Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance was established as a joint venture between Edelweiss and Japanese insurer Tokio Marine. Edelweiss held a 74 per cent stake in the JV.[16]

2012–2022

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In 2014, Edelweiss Financial Services acquired Mumbai-based asset management company, Forefront Capital Management.[17]

In 2016, Edelweiss Asset Management Company completed the acquisition of fund schemes of JP Morgan Asset Management India.[18]

In September 2016, Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd also agreed to acquire Ambit Investment Advisors' longshot hedge fund Ambit Alpha Fund.[19]

In 2016, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a pension fund manager in North America, acquired 20 per cent equity stake in Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company (EARC) with a view to investing annually in stressed assets and the specialized corporate credit segment, over a four-year period.[20]

In 2022, Edelweiss General Insurance's Group Health Policy includes LGBTQ+ community.[21]

2023–present

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In 2023, the group launched its first dedicated Climate Fund, targeting a total corpus of USD 500 million. The fund focuses on climate change mitigation and adaptation investments across sectors such as renewable energy, electric mobility, green infrastructure, water treatment, and industrial decarbonization. With a fund tenure of 10–12 years, it is structured to provide long-term capital to projects aligned with India’s net-zero goals and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. [22]

In 2024, the Reserve Bank of India suspended Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company from acquiring more business, and placed restrictions on the business activities of ECL Finance on concerns of evergreening of loans. Both are subsidiaries of Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd.[23]

In December 2024, Edelweiss Alternatives filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering. The filing was rejected by SEBI in March 2025, citing regulatory concerns. The episode drew media attention due to the nature of the intervention and the company’s prominent position in the alternatives space.

In July 2025, Nuvama Wealth Management, a firm spun off from Edelweiss Financial Services, was subjected to an income tax search by Indian authorities in connection with alleged irregularities. While Nuvama operates as an independent entity, Edelweiss Financial Services retains a small residual stake through its financial subsidiaries.[24]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Edelweiss Group". 2023.
  2. ^ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). www.edelweissfin.com.
  3. ^ "How Edelweiss built a business for the long run | Forbes India". Forbes India.
  4. ^ Menon, Rashmi (23 November 2017). "Economic Times". Economic Times.
  5. ^ Sinha, Shilpy (14 September 2016). "What makes investors trust their money with these 5 financial supermarkets of India". The Economic Times. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  6. ^ "Rashesh Shah: Every setback is an opportunity to recalibrate | Forbes India". Forbes India.
  7. ^ "Company Profile for ${Instrument_CompanyName}". IN. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  8. ^ a b c "Edelweiss Financial: Reports, Company History, Directors Report, Chairman's Speech, Auditors Report of Edelweiss Financial - NDTV". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  9. ^ "Forbes India Magazine - Print". www.forbesindia.com. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  10. ^ Sultana, Nasrin (20 December 2017). "Edelweiss Group acquires Religare's securities business". Livemint.com.
  11. ^ "Edelweiss Financial Services History | Edelweiss Financial Services Information - The Economic Times". economictimes.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  12. ^ "EDELWEISS GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED - Company, directors and contact details | Zauba Corp". www.zaubacorp.com. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  13. ^ "Edelweiss Financial: Reports, Company History, Directors Report, Chairman's Speech, Auditors Report of Edelweiss Financial - NDTVProfit.com". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  14. ^ "EdelGive Foundation | Center for Education Innovations". educationinnovations.org. Archived from the original on 20 November 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  15. ^ "Edelweiss to acquire Anagram Capital". The Hindu. 28 January 2010. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  16. ^ "Edelweiss inks joint venture agreement with Tokio Marine". The Hindu. PTI. 23 November 2009. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  17. ^ Reporter, B. S. (1 May 2014). "Edelweiss Fin Services acquires Forefront Capital Management". Business Standard India. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  18. ^ "Edelweiss Asset Management to acquire JP Morgan's Mutual Fund". The Economic Times. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  19. ^ "Edelweiss Financial acquires Ambit Alpha Fund". Forbes India. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  20. ^ "Canada's CDPQ to pick up 20% stake in Edelweiss ARC". @businessline. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  21. ^ Standard, Business. "Edelweiss". {{cite news}}: |first1= has generic name (help)
  22. ^ "EDELWEISS CLIMATE FUND". www.eib.org. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  23. ^ "RBI bars Edelweiss ARC from acquiring financial asset with immediate effect". Business Standard.
  24. ^ Kumar, Shivendra (31 July 2025). "Nuvama shares fall 4% on reports of income tax search in connection to Jane Street case". The Economic Times. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
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