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Vedartha – Fixed Income PMS Strategies (by Bandhan AMC)

A new benchmark in fixed-income portfolio management, our Fixed Income PMS is designed for HNIs, UHNIs, family offices, and institutions seeking tailored strategies, transparency, and a client-centric approach—striking a fine balance between risk and returns.

Offered by Bandhan AMC—one of India’s largest fixed-income asset managers—Fixed Income PMS leverages over two decades of experience and expertise to deliver solutions beyond conventional market offerings.

Guided by the F.I.X.E.D. Investment Framework

Flexible Allocation: Flexible allocation across duration, credit, and market segments to align with investor profiles.
Income Focus: Prioritises accrual-based returns through steady coupon income while minimising volatility.
X-Ray Analysis: Blends macro analysis with bottom-up security selection, integrating tactical factors for optimal yield and credit positioning.
Enhanced Risk Management: Adopts robust protocol for mitigating risks. Follows a rigorous approach to credit selection, with the ability to make decisive & timely adjustments.
Delivering Stability & Alpha: Aim for resilient portfolios that withstand market cycles while seeking to generate alpha

With our differentiated strategies, you gain access to an evolved, disciplined approach to navigating fixed-income markets.

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Bespoke Strategies for Every Goal

In our Fixed Income PMS offerings, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Your portfolio should be personalised yet solid, like your aspirations. That’s why we offer a suite of differentiated strategies—designed to help you manage liquidity, generate consistent income, and optimise returns. Whether you prioritise liquidity, steady accrual, or long-term capital preservation, our Fixed Income PMS provides a range of tailored strategies to align with your unique financial objectives.

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Money Market Solutions

Vedartha Flexi-Cash Strategy

High-Rated Segment

• Designed for short-term cash management
• Ideal for surplus fund parking & tactical asset-class allocations
• Permanent cash allocations
• Investment horizon: 3-6 months
Vedartha Money Market Edge Strategy

Moderate-Rated Segment

• Balances liquidity & enhanced yield
• Suitable for goal and tenor-matched allocations
• Investment horizon: 9-12 months

Short to Medium-Term Solutions

Vedartha M2M Bond Optimizer Strategy

High-Rated Segment

• Optimises mark-to-market opportunities
• Tactical allocations across sub-asset classes and themes
• Leverages market inefficiencies, duration shifts, segment rotation, and yield curve positioning
Vedartha Core-Alpha Accrual Strategy

Moderate-Rated Segment

• Higher accrual income focus
• Tax-efficient investment structure
• Selective exposure to hybrid and fixed income plus alternatives
• Core & Satellite approach for portfolio diversification

Long-Term Solutions

Vedartha Trust Investment Solutions Strategy

High-Rated Segment

• Designed for retirals trusts, charitable trusts, & autonomous bodies
• Structured for long-term wealth preservation & capital growth
At the Helm
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Bhupendra Meel

Head - Alternates (Fixed Income)

Bhupendra Meel heads the PMS & Alternatives - Fixed Income business at Bandhan AMC. With over two decades of experience in Indian capital markets, he has held diverse roles across sales, investment advisory, market strategy, products & research, and fund management, covering multiple market segments. His expertise lies in fixed income markets, investment analysis, portfolio and risk management, and portfolio optimisation.

Before joining Bandhan AMC, Bhupendra led the fixed income set-up at Deutsche Bank India – IPB, managing multiple fixed income strategies under Discretionary Portfolio Management. Prior to that, he spent four and a half years at Kotak Bank (Wealth) as Head of Fixed Income Strategy, advising clients and overseeing the performance of the bank’s fixed income assets. He also worked at RBS Coutts as a fixed income specialist for private banking clients in India. His earlier experience includes managing multi-asset model portfolios, institutional and corporate debt advisory, and investment advisory for retiral trusts.

Bhupendra holds an MBA from the Goa Institute of Management (2004), a PGDMM from the Department of Business Administration, Jaipur, and a BBA from Sardar Patel University, Gujarat.

Past performance is not an indication of future performance. The performance related information provided herein is not verified by SEBI. Investments in securities market are subject to Market Risk. Please read the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM), PMS Disclosure Document and Scheme related documents carefully before investing. This document has been prepared by Bandhan AMC Limited “Bandhan AMC”, Portfolio Manager (SEBI Regn No. INP000008534) and Investment Manager of Bandhan India Equity Hedge Fund (SEBI Regn No. IN/AIF3/17-18/0390), a category III Alternative Investment Fund (AIF). This document is strictly confidential and is intended for the use by recipient only and may not be circulated, redistributed, retransmitted or disclosed, in whole or in part, or in any form or manner, without the express written consent of Bandhan AMC. The information set forth has been obtained from sources believed by Bandhan AMC to be reliable however Bandhan AMC does not make any warranty as to the information’s accuracy or completeness. The terms and conditions presented in the fund structure are subject in their entirety to the AMC/Fund’s offering document / Private Placement Memorandum (PPM)/PMS Disclosure Document as amended from time to time. This representation does not constitute an offer or solicitation to any person in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is not authorized or to any person to whom it would be unlawful to make such an offer.

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