The financial advisory firm marks a milestone with SEBI clearance for research analyst services, set to launch value investing focused research
New Delhi, India, 12 August: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted registration to Market Maestroo Private Limited to operate as a registered research analyst, the company confirmed on Tuesday.
The company has become the first finfluencer-led company to secure the SEBI-RA licence, marking a revolutionary milestone in India’s financial advisory landscape.
Market Maestroo specializes in value investing strategies and identifying stocks trading below their intrinsic value for long-term wealth creation.
“Please note that the Securities and Exchange Board of India has granted certificate of registration to Market Maestroo Private Limited to act as a Registered Research Analyst,” the company stated in its announcement.
Leadership with global expertise
The firm is led by directors Ankit Yadav and Kritika Yadav, both bringing significant international financial expertise to the Indian market.
Ankit Yadav, a wealth manager with USA credentials, brings over 15 years of global financial experience as an economist. He is known for his expertise in value investing and IPO investment strategies, with a focus on long-term investing approaches.
Kritika Yadav holds a CFP (Certified Financial Planner) designation from the USA and is among only approximately 2,000 CFP professionals in India. She also holds an MBA in Finance, bringing comprehensive financial planning expertise to the firm.
Value investing focus and launch plans Addressing India’s financial guidance gap
Market Maestroo positions itself around value investing principles, focusing on providing research on undervalued securities for its clients. The company plans to launch its comprehensive research services by Diwali, with a website launch expected soon.
The firm aims to address a critical gap in India’s financial ecosystem. With 140+ crore people in the country requiring financial guidance, there are only 2,000-3,000 registered advisors available – a stark mismatch that leaves millions vulnerable to misinformation and incorrect advice.
“We are thrilled to receive this approval and begin our journey as registered research analysts,” said company director Ankit Yadav. “This represents our commitment to bringing institutional-quality research expertise to Indian investors. We have brought a revolution to the country, and in the coming time, we will be adding more research analysts to our team to enhance financial expertise across India. Today, millions of people are still victims of misinformation and wrong advice, and we want to correct this systemic issue.”
Kritika Yadav emphasized the firm’s transformative vision: “We are extremely delighted that we are the first finfluencers to receive registered analyst registration from SEBI. This will also promote others to join with SEBI and provide registered advice under compliance framework. We are now positioned to bring a true financial revolution to the country. Financial literacy and providing accurate, research-backed guidance has been our dream from the beginning. We’re excited to make sophisticated investment strategies and reliable financial advice accessible to every Indian investor who has been underserved by the current system.”
Expansion plans and team building
The company plans to onboard additional research analysts in the coming months to scale its operations and reach more investors across the country.
Growing investment advisory sector
The approval adds Market Maestroo to India’s expanding registered research analyst ecosystem, as more firms seek to provide professional equity research to retail and institutional investors.
The firm’s registration comes at a time when investor interest in independent research and value investing strategies is growing in the Indian market.