Part of Liechtenstein-based LGT, the firm is continuing to ramp up its India-related business ambitions.

LGT Wealth India has appointed seven senior professionals from Barclays Private Bank, who are skilled in wealth management, banking, and investment advisory services. 

Sunit Jain will jointly be co-head, client coverage for the private client business, based in Dehli. Rakesh Kripalani, based in Mumbai, is the other co-head.

Other joiners: Anirudh Chowdhry is an expert on global Indian families; Harpreet Sawhney adds expertise in delivering corporate and private banking solutions to large UHNW families; Manisha Saxena has longstanding client relationships and will guide marketing initiatives to boost links between India and Singapore; Farzana Irani brings strength in private markets and credit, and relationships with industrial families; and Vishal Khetan will focus on cross-border client relationships, especially along the India–UK and global corridors. 

“At LGT Wealth India, our ambition is to be the platform of choice for the most respected advisors and discerning clients,” Atul Singh, CEO and managing director, LGT Wealth India, said. “The depth of experience and client trust these professionals bring reinforces our market knowledge, capabilities and leadership depth."

LGT Wealth India is majority owned by Liechtenstein’s LGT Group. As at 31 December 2024, LGT managed assets of SFr367.5 billion ($405.6 billion) for wealthy private individuals and institutional clients. This publication covered its expansion moves in India here and here.

In October 2022, LGT launched LGT Wealth India, to offer wealth management services to clients in India through its Indian entity. India is continuing to be a busy area for wealth management news, reflecting the rise of a large affluent middle class.