Lakshmi Narayanan

About Lakshmi Narayanan

I am an Equity Research Analyst with a sector-agnostic approach, with primary coverage in textiles and exposure to companies across depositaries, logistics, and oil & gas. I specialize in delivering in-depth industry analysis, company valuations, and actionable insights to drive portfolio performance. Currently, I work under the mentorship of a Lipper Award-winning portfolio manager, further sharpening my analytical skills and strategic perspective. I am particularly passionate about connecting macro trends with bottom-up research to support informed investment decisions in evolving markets.

Experience

1. Research Analyst

   Ksema Wealth Pvt Ltd

   Oct 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN

   I am an Equity Research Analyst with a sector-agnostic approach, with primary coverage in textiles and exposure to companies across depositaries, logistics, and oil & gas. My job is to break down financial data, track market trends, and spot opportunities. Understanding Businesses– I study how companies operate, their financial health, and what drives their growth. Finding Investment Ideas: I monitor the market, economic trends, and industry shifts to uncover potential investment opportunities. Valuing Companies—I build DCF models and use other valuation methods to estimate a company\'s true worth.

Education

• National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)

  NISM-Series-XV: Research Analyst, Equity Research

• National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)

  Certificate in Derivatives Market Strategies (CDMS)

• Global Governance Initiative

  MBA Impact Scholar

• National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)

  NISM-Series-VIII: Equity Derivatives Certification, Derivatives

• Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College

  Bachelor's degree , Business/Commerce, General ,derivatives

  2014 — 2017