Anand Rathi Wealth
ANANDRATHI · Financials > Finance - Others · Chairman: Anand Rathi Listing date: Dec. 15, 2021

Anand Rathi Wealth (ARWL), established in 2002, is one of India’s leading wealth solution providers, offering objective-driven and data-backed wealth solutions to High-Net-worth Individuals (HNIs) and Ultra High Net-worth Individuals (UHNIs). Initially starting as an AMFI-registered mutual fund distributor, ARWL has grown into a holistic wealth solution firm. The company helps clients grow their wealth over the long term with an uncomplicated investment approach. With operations in many cities across India and an international representative office in Dubai, ARWL ensures accessibility and convenience for its clients.

The company’s flagship Private Wealth (PW) vertical is pivotal in its service offering and managing assets. The company’s investment strategies are designed to optimise returns while minimising risks. It prioritises long-term relationships, with core values of fearlessness, transparency and a commitment to delivering precise financial data in an uncomplicated manner. Beyond investment planning, the company also provides comprehensive wealth management services. This includes strategic tax planning and robust mechanisms to protect wealth against potential liabilities. It also offers estate planning services to ensure seamless wealth transfer with minimal transmission loss, thereby securing its clients’ legacies.

Business area of the company

Anand Rathi Wealth is among India’s leading wealth management firms, catering to high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals with a unique and differentiated client strategy. 

Digital Business Verticals

Digital Wealth (DW): This segment focusses on integrating fintech innovations to provide wealth solutions to the mass affluent sector, employing a ‘phygital’ approach that combines the efficiency of digital tools with the personalised touch of human advisors.

Omni Financial Advisor (OFA): OFA supports Mutual Fund Distributors (MFDs) with a robust technology platform that enables them to serve their clients more effectively and expand their operational capabilities.

Certifications, Awards and Accreditations

  • 2012: Voted “The Overall Best Private Bank in India as voted by HNWIs” in AuM $1m-5m category in the Asiamoney Private Banking Polls 2012.
  • 2015: Best Wealth Manager India Award - Capital Finance International, London.
  • 2016: Best Wealth Manager India Award - Capital Finance International, London.
  • 2017: Voted the Best Wealth Manager India by Capital Finance International, London.
  • 2017: Ranked 34 in India’s Great Mid-Size Workplaces 2017 by HT Media Limited and Great Place to Work Institute India.
  • 2018: Best Wealth Manager India Award - Capital Finance International, London.
  • 2018: Great Place to Work - 2018 in the Small and Mid-Sized Organizations category, by the Great Place to Work Institute, India.
  • 2019: Amity Corporate Excellence Award for Most Strategic Private Wealth Management.
  • 2020: Fastest Growing Wealth Management Organisation by World BFSI Congress, 2020.
  • 2020: Customer Service Excellence Award by World BFSI Congress, 2020.
  • 2020: Great Place to Work -  2020 in the Small and Mid-Sized Organizations category, by the Great Place to Work Institute, India.
  • 2021: Customer Service Excellence Award by World Leadership Congress & Awards, 2021.
  • 2021: Great Place to Work - by the Great Place to Work Institute, India.
  • 2021-22: Great Place to Work 
  • 2021-22: The Extraordinaire - Game Changers, Brand Vision Summit 2022 by NexBrands Inc.
  • 2022-23: Great Place to Work (October 2022 to October 2023).
  • 2024-25: The company is certified as a 'Great Place to Work', six times in a row, which endorses the culture at its organization.

Major events and milestones

  • 2002: ARFSL received the certificate of registration from the Association of Mutual Funds in India with respect to its mutual fund distribution business.
  • 2008: The company entered into contractual arrangement with ARFSL to use their premises to commence overseas operations in Dubai; and expanded wealth operations in India by setting up office in Delhi.
  • 2015: AuM of wealth management business of ARFSL crossed Rs 50,000 million.
  • 2017: The company’s Subsidiary, AR Wealth Management Private Limited, acquired Freedom Wealth Solutions (involved in investment advisory business) and Ffreedom Intermediary Infrastructure.
  • 2017: The company acquired the mutual fund distribution business of ARAL which ARAL had acquired from ARFSL.
  • 2017: The company acquired the private wealth management business from Religare Wealth Management.
  • 2018: The company expanded wealth operations in eastern India by setting up office in Kolkata.
  • 2018: AuM of the company crossed Rs 150,000 million.
  • 2019: AuM of the company crossed Rs 200,000 million.
  • 2021: AuM of the company crossed Rs 250,000 million.
  • 2023: Crossed AUM of Rs 35,000 crore.
  • 2024: Crossed AUM of Rs 50,000 crore.
  • 2024: Number of RMs reached 300.
  • 2025: Crossed AUM of Rs 75,000 crore.
  • 2025: Number of RMs reached 350.