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SBI Funds Management Ltd. (SBIFM) is an independent India-based mutual fund management firm which was founded in 1992 as a joint venture between State Bank of India (63%) and Societe Generale SA (37%) in France. In 2009, Societe Generale and Credit Agricole SA merged their global asset management businesses, and in 2011, Amundi SA (owned 75% by Credit Agricole and 25% by Societe Generale) acquired Societe Generale's stake. Headquartered in Mumbai, SBIFM actively manages investor's assets not only through their investment expertise in domestic mutual funds, but also through offshore funds and portfolio management advisory services. Their clients are various financial institutions, pension funds, local and international asset management companies.

Part of Religare Enterprises Ltd., Lotus India Asset Management Co. Pvt Ltd. is an Indian company that provides asset management services. The company is based in New Delhi, India.

Unit Trust of India Investment Advisory Services Ltd. provides investment advisory services for the off-shore funds. The firm manages mutual funds for its clients. It invests in the Indian markets. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Ltd. provides infrastructure services. The firm serves transportation, area development, cluster development, power, finance, ports, urban infrastructure, environment, education and tourism sectors. The company was founded by Manohar J. Pherwani in 1987 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Ltd. (ICMS) is the brokerage subsidiary of IDBI Bank Ltd. (NSE: IDBI). The firm is headquartered in Mumbai. ICMS provides brokerage services to their clients.

Sundaram Asset Management Co. Ltd. (Sundaram AM) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Sundaram Finance Ltd. ( BSE: 590071) in India. Formerly known as Sundaram BNP Paribas Asset Management, established as a joint venture in 1996, the firm changed their name to Sundaram Asset Management in 2010 when the joint venture was dissolved. Sundaram AM is based in Chennai and manages the Sundaram Mutual Fund.

Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd. (Investment Management) (NAM India-IM) is the asset management division of Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd., which is owned by Nippon Life Insurance Co. in Japan. Formerly known as Reliance Capital Asset Management Ltd. and as Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1995 as the investment manager of Nippon India Mutual Fund. Headquartered in Mumbai, NAM India-IM manages mutual funds for private clients as well as pension funds, managed accounts and offshore funds. They are a socially responsible investor which aims to influence and mobilize stakeholders to integrate responsible business practices into their processes.

Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd. (FTAM-India) is a fund management firm headquartered in Mumbai, Indian. The firm was founded in 1996 and is a subsidiary of Franklin Templeton Holding Ltd., ultimately owned by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. FTAM-India manages a range of mutual funds for Indian investors.

Diamond Lifestyle Ltd. (Dubai) provides food and beverage services. It operates casual dining restaurants, quick service restaurant, and fast casual eateries. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

Part of SPA Group, Arete Securities Ltd. is a brokerage firm founded in 2004. The company provides brokerage services and is based in Mumbai, India.