FundsIndia names Rhishabh Garg CEO – Digital, strengthens focus on retail investing growth

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BANGALORE, DECEMBER 19, 2025

FundsIndia, one of India’s pioneering digital investment platforms, has announced the appointment of Rhishabh Garg as Chief Executive Officer – Digital (B2C) Business, marking a significant step in strengthening and scaling its retail investing franchise.

In his new role, Rhishabh Garg will spearhead FundsIndia’s retail business strategy, driving product innovation, enhancing customer experience, and leading growth initiatives as the platform continues to simplify investing for millions of Indian households through technology-led, research-backed solutions.

FundsIndia follows an integrated leadership structure across three core business verticals. The Digital (B2C) business will now be led by Rhishabh Garg (CEO – Digital), while the B2B (Partners) vertical continues under Manish Gadhvi (CEO – Partners), and the Private Wealth vertical remains under Srinivas Mendu (CEO – Private Wealth). All three CEOs report to Akshay Sapru, Group CEO, FundsIndia, and work in close alignment to drive scale, execution, and long-term growth across the organisation.

With over a decade of experience across digital finance and consumer internet businesses, Rhishabh Garg brings deep expertise in building and scaling high-impact retail platforms. His appointment underscores FundsIndia’s confidence in his ability to lead the next phase of retail growth and deepen investor engagement.

Speaking on his new role, Rhishabh Garg, CEO – Digital (Retail), FundsIndia, said, “I am delighted to join FundsIndia at a defining moment in its journey, as retail participation in Indian markets continues to deepen and mature. I truly value the trust placed in me by the leadership, and I look forward to working with a passionate, high-performing team to build on FundsIndia’s strong foundation of research, trust and technology. Together, our focus will be on simplifying investing, elevating customer experience, and enabling millions of Indians to build long-term wealth with clarity and confidence.”

A distinguished alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and the Indian School of Business, Rhishabh Garg has built and led high-impact teams across product, distribution, and growth functions in India’s digital financial services ecosystem. Most recently, he served as Head of Term Insurance at PolicyBazaar, where he played a key role in driving growth, enhancing customer engagement, and shaping product and distribution strategies at one of India’s largest digital insurance marketplaces. His career spans digital insurance, technology-led consumer journeys, and large-scale product execution, reflecting a strong track record in building scalable, customer-centric businesses.

At FundsIndia, Rhishabh Garg will focus on accelerating retail growth by strengthening digital capabilities, enhancing product journeys, and nurturing high-performing teams aligned with the company’s mission to simplify investing and deliver long-term value to investors across India. The appointment reaffirms FundsIndia’s commitment to empowering Indian investors and building a trusted, future-ready investing platform.