Boutique Family Office Managers

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for India's Finest Investors

Data-driven PMS & AIF selection for Indian HNIs, UHNIs & NRIs. Founded by CA Niraj & Pooja Thacker (Ex-Deloitte, Ex-EY) — we combine Big Four forensic analysis with investor education to deliver evidence-based wealth advisory that protects your downside and accelerates your alpha.

SEBI ARN-07441₹250+ Cr AUM Advised17+ Years Experience100+ Satisfied Clients
"Knowledge increases by sharing, not by saving. Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

— The Founding Philosophy of PMSAIF Partners · CA Niraj & Pooja Thacker

₹250Cr+
AUM Advised
100+
Satisfied Clients
17+
Years Experience
25+
Dubai NRI Clients
₹180Cr+
NRI Portfolio
88%
Funds Rejected
Why PMSAIF Partners

The Art of Selection in a Crowded Market

In an ecosystem with 400+ PMS strategies and 1,000+ AIF schemes, access is easy — curation is scarce. We act as your institutional gatekeeper, filtering out noise to identify managers who can truly protect and grow your capital.

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Beyond the Factsheet
Data tells you what happened; it doesn't tell you why. We engage in direct, qualitative dialogues with fund managers — interrogating their philosophy, assessing "Key Man" risk, and verifying their actual investment process vs. what they claim.
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100-Point Scorecard
Our proprietary evaluation covers six pillars: People, Process, Performance, Risk Management, Cost, and Transparency. A fund must earn its place. On average, we reject 88% of funds we evaluate — only the truly exceptional make our recommended list.
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Education First
Every client receives complimentary access to our 6-month Investor's Learning Programme (₹11,500 value) — fundamental analysis, technical analysis, forensic accounting, and investment psychology. Educated investors don't panic-sell.
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Fiduciary Standard
We operate with a conflict-free architecture. Our recommendations are driven by your portfolio's needs alone — not by distribution fees or commercial incentives. All fees are disclosed upfront, proactively.
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Skin in the Game
Both founders Niraj and Pooja Thacker — and their family members — personally invest in the same strategies they recommend. This complete alignment of interests means we're invested in quality, not just selling products.
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NRI Specialized
End-to-end support for Dubai, UAE, Singapore, UK, and USA-based investors. We handle NRE/NRO setup, PIS permissions, FEMA compliance, DTAA optimization, Video KYC/IPV, and repatriation — the complete cross-border journey.
The Litmus Test

What is Your Investment DNA?

Before we select a product, we must understand your philosophy. These scenarios reveal how you truly think about risk and return.

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The Consistency Dilemma
Manager A: +60%, +40%, -55%, +60% vs Manager B: +20%, +16%, +15%, +19%. Most investors chase Manager A during bull runs, only to lose significant capital when the cycle turns. Manager B's compounding creates generational wealth.
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The Drawdown Tolerance Test
Your portfolio drops 15% in one quarter due to global events. Company fundamentals unchanged — only stock prices have fallen. Do you sell, hold, or buy more? If your instinct is to sell, high-beta strategies are dangerous for you.
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The Style Drift Trap
A large-cap manager delivers outsized returns by buying risky small-caps outside their mandate. Do you celebrate the extra returns — or question the process violation? Style drift is often a precursor to disaster.
Our Evaluation Framework

Surface Level vs. The Deep Dive

Evaluation CriterionStandard IndustryProfit Tantra Approach
Performance ReviewReview 1, 3, 5-year returnsAnalyse decisions during market crises (2008, 2020, 2022)
Fund Manager AnalysisCheck AUM and fund sizeVerify: Does the manager invest their own money?
Research ProcessRead the factsheetConduct face-to-face interviews, speak to former employees & investors
Recommendation BasisBased on recent performanceReject 88% of funds — only exceptional managers make our list
Risk MeasurementCompare against benchmark indexSharpe Ratio, Sortino Ratio, risk-adjusted returns per unit of risk
TransparencyRead marketing materialsDisclose all fees upfront, present strengths AND weaknesses honestly

What We Won't Do: We won't recommend a fund based solely on recent outperformance. We won't match you with a strategy we wouldn't use ourselves. We won't pretend we can predict market timing.

The Team

Real Credentials. Real Experience.

Big Four alumni who have seen institutional finance from the inside — and chose to bring that rigour to individual wealth management.

CA Niraj Thacker

CA Niraj Thacker

Co-Founder & Chief Investment Analyst · Ex-Deloitte

Chartered Accountant with deep forensic accounting expertise from Deloitte. Brings institutional-grade financial analysis to PMS/AIF selection — identifying red flags that marketing materials are designed to hide.

Personally invests in the same PMS and AIF strategies recommended to clients, alongside his family members. Complete alignment of interests — no commission conflict.

ARMFAC.I.A.NCFM Research AnalystAnti-Money Laundering Expert
CA Pooja Thacker

CA Pooja Thacker

Co-Founder & Financial Planning Head · Ex-EY · Ex-Nvidia · Ex-Infosys

Chartered Accountant with multinational corporate experience across EY, Nvidia, and Infosys. Specializes in goal-based financial planning, tax efficiency strategies, and NRI cross-border investment structures.

Leads the Investor's Learning Programme — ensuring every client is educated about what they own and why. An educated investor is the best partner in building long-term wealth.

ARMFAChartered Financial Goal PlannerEx-EYEx-Nvidia
Global Reach

Serving Investors Across the World

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India
Mumbai · Bangalore · Delhi Pune · Ahmedabad · Bilaspur
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UAE / Dubai
25+ clients · ₹180+ Cr portfolio Dubai · Abu Dhabi · DIFC
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Singapore
SGT-aligned virtual hours End-to-end NRI advisory
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USA
EST-aligned consultations DTAA optimization · Form 15CA/CB
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United Kingdom
India-UK DTAA benefits FEMA compliance · repatriation
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Spain & Europe
Virtual consultations EU time zones accommodated
Products

PMS vs AIF: Which One Fits Your Goals?

Both are SEBI-regulated with professional management. But they're fundamentally different — the right choice depends on your net worth, risk profile, and investment horizon.

FeaturePMSAIFMutual Funds
Minimum Investment₹50 Lakhs₹1 Crore₹500
Asset OwnershipDirect — stocks in your DematUnits in the fund (pooled)Units in the fund
Customization✓ High — tailored to goalsModerate✗ Low
Tax Harvesting✓ Yes — strategic loss bookingPass-through taxation✗ No
LiquidityHigh — exit 30-90 daysLow — lock-in 3-5 yearsHigh — T+1
Target InvestorHNIs seeking listed market alphaUHNIs seeking private market alphaAll investors
Complimentary for All Clients

6-Month Investor's Learning Programme

Every PMS/AIF client receives free access (₹11,500 value). Because educated investors don't panic-sell during corrections — and that's what separates wealth creators from wealth destroyers.

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Fundamental Analysis
Reading balance sheets, P&L statements, cash flow analysis. Valuation: P/E, P/B, DCF, EV/EBITDA. Forensic accounting to identify red flags in financial statements before they become headlines.
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Technical Analysis
Chart patterns, support/resistance levels, trend identification. Understanding how institutional money moves markets and how to use this to your advantage — not against you.
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Investment Psychology
Avoiding behavioral biases: recency bias, loss aversion, herd mentality, overconfidence, anchoring. Building the emotional discipline that separates wealth creators from wealth destroyers.

📅 Format: Online video lectures + Live Q&A sessions with Niraj and Pooja + Case studies from real market events | ⏱️ Duration: 6 months | 💰 Value: ₹11,500 — complimentary for all PMS/AIF clients

Client Stories

What Our Investors Say

"I was overwhelmed by 50+ PMS options. PMSAIF's 100-Point Scorecard gave me clarity. Their forensic lens helped me avoid two fund managers with questionable track records. They educated me, not just sold me."

Rajesh M.
Entrepreneur, Mumbai · Invested: ₹1.2 Cr in PMS

"As a Dubai-based NRI, I was worried about compliance and repatriation. PMSAIF handled everything — NRE account, PIS permissions, DTAA benefits. The entire process took 18 days. Highly recommend for UAE investors."

Sanjay M.
Business Owner, Dubai · Invested: ₹2.5 Cr in AIF Cat II

"They were brutally honest about realistic returns and time horizons. No false promises of '30% guaranteed'. Their risk profiling matched me with a manager suited to my temperament. That personalized approach is rare."

Kavita D.
HR Director, Delhi · Invested: ₹60 Lakhs in PMS

"What I appreciated most: Niraj and Pooja invest in the same strategies they recommend. Skin in the game. That transparency won my trust. Plus, the Investor's Learning Programme is exceptional."

Dr. Priya S.
Medical Professional, Bangalore · Invested: ₹85 Lakhs in PMS

"Understanding behavioral biases helped me stay disciplined during the 2023 market correction while my friends were panic selling. Their ongoing support and quarterly reviews are genuinely valuable."

Vikram R.
Finance Professional, Hyderabad · Invested: ₹1.8 Cr in AIF Cat III

"Data-driven. Evidence-based. No commission conflicts. PMSAIF gave me 4 curated options based on my risk profile — not what pays them the most. This is how wealth advisory should be done."

Anand K.
IT Executive, Pune · Invested: ₹95 Lakhs in PMS
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