PPFAS Mutual Fund Opens New Branch in Surat

Surat, Gujarat –  PPFAS Mutual Fund announced the opening of its branch in Surat. The branch is located at Office No. G-28, Ground Floor, B-Wing, International Trade Centre (ITC Building), Majura Gate, Ring Road, Surat.

Aalok Mehta, Head of Investor Relations and Direct Channel, and Mahesh Sarode, Head of Distribution Channel (East and West), inaugurated the branch alongside other dignitaries in attendance. In addition to the Head Office in Mumbai, the fund house now serves investors and partners through twenty-five other branch offices and representatives. 

Neil Parag Parikh, Chairman and CEO, PPFAS Mutual Fund, said, “With our new branch in Surat, we aim to build stronger relationships, offer localised support, and reinforce our commitment to serving Gujarat’s growing financial needs. We’re excited about this milestone in our journey and remain committed to serving Surat’s investors with the same principle-driven approach that defines PPFAS Mutual Fund. “

The fund currently offers six Schemes and manages Assets Under Management (AUM) of Rs. 1,18,937.26 Crores as on May 31, 2025.

The newest addition to the Fund basket is the Parag Parikh Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund (An open ended dynamic asset allocation fund). This is the income-oriented hybrid scheme that invests in debt and equity instruments, where the equity exposure is kept at a minimum 35% for tax advantage. The unhedged equity exposure is kept below 20%, and the rest is hedged via arbitrage.

The asset allocation outlined above reflects the current strategic asset allocation implemented by the Fund Manager, based on prevailing market conditions and internal assessments. This allocation is subject to change in future at the fund manager’s discretion, in line with evolving market dynamics and SEBI MF regulations.

About PPFAS Mutual Fund:

PPFAS Mutual Fund (PPFAS MF) sponsored by Parag Parikh Financial Advisory Services Ltd. (PPFAS Ltd.), a boutique investment advisory firm incorporated in 1992. The Sponsor was among India’s earliest SEBI Registered Portfolio Management Service (PMS) providers, having secured a license in 1996. PPFAS Asset Management Private Limited (Investment Manager to PPFAS Mutual Fund) is led by Mr. Neil Parag Parikh, the Chairman and CEO, since May 2015. Before that, it was led by the Founder, (Late) Mr. Parag S. Parikh.