Mumbai, April 29, 2025: Vivriti Asset Management (VAM), a credit focused asset manager, has announced the appointments of Priyam Kedia as Senior Fund Manager and Nischal Shah as Senior Fund Manager as part of its investment team, as it launched its third Performing Credit fund and its first liquid-alternate fund.
Nischal Shah joins with over 16 years of diverse experience in fixed-income investments, credit structuring, credit rating, and institutional credit sales. Prior to joining VAM, he was Director of Institutional Credit Sales at Standard Chartered Bank, Mumbai. He has also held senior roles at Franklin Templeton India, Nippon India Mutual Fund, and ICRA, where he led investment appraisal and portfolio management. Nischal is a Chartered Accountant (All-India Rank holder), CFA (USA), and a postgraduate from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research.
Priyam Kedia brings over 17 years of experience in high-yield origination, structured finance, and fund management. Prior to VAM, he was Managing Director at Edelweiss Alternative Asset Advisors (EAAA), where he led the Performing Credit fund. His earlier roles include leadership positions at ICICI Bank and KMIL with a strong track record in credit origination, structured products, and investment across sectors. Priyam holds a PGDM from IIM Ahmedabad and a B.Com (Hons.) from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata.
Soumendra Ghosh, Chief Investment Officer, Vivriti Asset Management, said: “We are delighted to welcome Nischal and Priyam to the VAM team. Their deep understanding of private debt markets, strong networks, and demonstrated expertise in structuring and managing transactions will add significantly to our investment capabilities. They join us as we raise our third vintage of credit funds, which aim to extend flexible debt to mid-sized corporates.”
