Pranav Dheeeraj Gundlapalle

About Pranav Dheeeraj Gundlapalle

Investment and strategy professional with 15+ years of experience spanning equity research, private equity, management consulting, and capital markets. I bring a unique blend of analytical depth and strategic perspective, having evaluated, advised, and invested in leading financial institutions and fintechs across India, Southeast Asia, and North Asia.Currently a Director & Senior Research Analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein, where I lead coverage on India Financials and have previously covered banking and fintech sectors across Asia. My work involves deep fundamental analysis, sector strategy, and advising institutional investors on market positioning, competitive dynamics, and long-term value creation.Before Bernstein, I was an Investment Manager at Peepul Capital, a mid-market private equity fund, where I led investments, supported portfolio scaling, and managed successful exits. Earlier, at McKinsey & Company, I drove strategy engagements for financial services clients across India and Southeast Asia.I began my career as a quant developer with Lehman Brothers (later Nomura) in Tokyo and Hong Kong, building analytics for trading and risk teams.I hold a B.Tech from IIT Madras, an MBA from ISB Hyderabad, and am a CFA charterholder.

Experience

1. Director, Senior Research Analyst

   Bernstein

   Jun 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Lead analyst for India Financials, covering large private and public sector banks, non-bank lenders, and digital payment platforms. Responsible for sector strategy, company valuations, and investment recommendations for global institutional investors.Drive research on the structural and disruptive forces reshaping India’s financial sector, analyzing how shifts in competitive dynamics, digital adoption and regulation influence long-term value creation, and investment opportunities.Engage with senior management teams, policymakers, and investors to deliver differentiated insights on sector positioning, competitive strategy, and long-term growth trajectories.

Education

• CFA Institute

  Chartered Financial Analyst‎, Finance

  2006 — 2008

• Indian School of Business

  Post-Graduate Programme in Management, Finance, Strategy

  2011 — 2012

• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

  2006, Mechanical Engg.

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Capital Markets
• Dcf
• Derivatives
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Markets
• Corporate Finance
• Fixed Income
• Valuation
• Equity Valuation
• Financial Modeling
• Quantitative Analytics
• Quantitative Finance
• Strategy
• Risk Management
• Analytics
• Equity Research