ARABIAN TIMES NEWS NETWORK
Dubai, UAE: From building his professional foundations in India to developing a presence in the UAE and international financial markets, Ajaypal Somvanshi has shaped a career spanning more than two decades across banking, trading, investment management and financial-market strategy. Currently associated with ASKA Global Fund, Mauritius, as Founder and CEO, Somvanshi’s journey reflects a gradual transition from working within India’s financial sector to managing exposure across international markets and pursuing cross-border investment opportunities. His experience covers multiple asset classes, including equities, commodities, indices, forex and derivatives, alongside portfolio management, risk management and strategic investments.
Somvanshi’s professional foundation was developed through experience with organisations including LIC HFL, HDFC Bank and Aditya Birla Group. Over the years, his focus expanded from conventional financial services towards trading and investment management, with exposure to international exchanges including COMEX and NYMEX. His career later took him to the Middle East, including a professional role with Al Aweal Holding in Abu Dhabi.
During his tenure as a fund manager at Al Aweal Holding, Somvanshi was responsible for overseeing a millions dollar proprietary futures portfolio, according to profile information provided for publication. His responsibilities included developing hedging and equity-derivative strategies as well as leading a team of traders. The move from India to the UAE marked an important stage in his career, providing exposure to a financial and business environment connecting investors and companies from multiple international markets.
Beyond trading and portfolio management, education and mentorship have also formed part of Somvanshi’s professional activities. He has mentored more than 1,500 traders, according to information supplied for this profile, covering areas such as trading strategies, market analysis and risk management. With an MBA and more than 20 years of market exposure, Somvanshi has sought to combine technical and fundamental market analysis with quantitative approaches and evolving trading technologies.
His association with PSS EDU also reflects his interest in financial education and developing knowledge alongside investment expertise. Somvanshi is now taking his experience into a broader international chapter through ASKA Global Fund in Mauritius. The venture forms part of his wider vision of connecting investment opportunities, financial expertise and international business relationships across markets. For Somvanshi, the progression from India to the UAE and Mauritius represents more than geographical expansion. It reflects a career that has evolved from financial-sector experience and active market participation into fund management and business leadership.
Dubai has become particularly relevant to this journey, serving as a strategic meeting point between his Indian roots, Middle East experience and wider international ambitions. As global financial markets become increasingly interconnected, Somvanshi believes experience, disciplined risk management and continuous learning remain fundamental to navigating changing market conditions.
His next chapter is focused on building connections across India, the UAE, Mauritius and wider international markets, while bringing together investment experience, education and strategic opportunities.From his beginnings in India to his growing presence in Dubai and international finance, Ajaypal Somvanshi’s journey illustrates the evolution of a financial-market professional into a globally focused business leader, a journey built over two decades and one that continues to move beyond borders.
