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Darshan Engineer

Fund Manager · Sundaram Alternate

Darshan Engineer runs 4 strategies on our shelf at Sundaram Alternate, graded on the same basis as every other manager we track.

16+ yr track record 4 strategies ₹3,607 Cr under watch Avg Nyra 8.4
AUM overseen
₹3,607 Cr
across tracked strategies
Strategies led
4
4 PMS
Avg Nyra Score
8.4
on the Nyra scale
Longest track
16 yrs
since inception
Profile

About Darshan Engineer

Darshan Engineer manages 4 strategies at Sundaram Alternate, spanning 4 PMS. Across the strategies PMS Sahi Hai tracks, Darshan oversees ₹3,607 Cr with an average Nyra Score of 8.4.

The tracked book spans 4 PMS strategies, and its strongest three-year run is +26% CAGR on Sundaram Alternate - SISOP. PMS mandates here typically start at a ₹50 lakh minimum, held in your own demat account with a SEBI-registered manager.

Every strategy is graded on the same comparative basis, so Darshan's record can be read side by side against any other manager on the platform.

How they invest

Investment philosophy: a value discipline

Across the 4 strategies PMS Sahi Hai tracks, Darshan's portfolios share a value approach. Here is the shape of it.

01

Value at the core

Buys solid businesses for less than they are worth and waits for the gap to close.

02

High conviction

Focused books rather than a closet-index sprawl: the strongest ideas actually move the needle.

03

Through the cycle

A 16-year track record across rallies and drawdowns informs how positions are sized.

04

Risk-aware

Drawdowns are managed deliberately rather than chased. Capital preservation comes first.

Track record

How Darshan's strategies have performed

Trailing returns, annualised (CAGR) beyond one year, net of fees.

Strategy1Y3Y5YSINyra
Sundaram Alternate - SELF
Equity: Mid Cap · ₹1,118 Cr
+47.5%+24%+15.9%+18.6%8.6
Sundaram Alternate - VOYAGER
Equity: Multi Cap · ₹236 Cr
+36.1%+24.4%+16.1%+16%8.5
Sundaram Alternate - SISOP
Equity: Multi Cap · ₹2,097 Cr
+38.7%+26%+16.6%+19%8.4
Sundaram Alternate - RISING STARS
Equity: Small Cap · ₹156 Cr
+52.5%+17.7%+16.4%+15.6%8.2

Returns up to 1 year are absolute; beyond 1 year are annualised (CAGR), net of fees, as of the latest available factsheet. Max DD = worst peak-to-trough drawdown. Past performance is not indicative of future returns.

Nyra's take

A strong, consistent operator.

Darshan's tracked strategies average 8.4 on the Nyra scale across ₹3,607 Cr, primarily at Sundaram Alternate. Read the full detail on each strategy before you commit, and talk to Nyra about where it fits your existing portfolio.

Questions investors ask

Darshan Engineer · FAQ

What does Darshan Engineer manage?
Darshan Engineer runs 4 strategies that PMS Sahi Hai tracks (Sundaram Alternate - SELF, Sundaram Alternate - VOYAGER, Sundaram Alternate - SISOP, Sundaram Alternate - RISING STARS), totalling ₹3,607 Cr under watch, primarily at Sundaram Alternate.
What returns has Darshan delivered?
Across tracked strategies, Darshan's best three-year run is +26% CAGR (net of fees), with an average Nyra Score of 8.4. See the performance table above for the full period-by-period breakdown. Past performance is not indicative of future returns.
How are Darshan's strategies scored?
Each strategy gets a 0–10 Nyra Score against published absolute standards: five pillars at fixed weights, applied identically across the platform. The full methodology is published on /nyra/methodology. Darshan's strategies average 8.4.
What's the minimum to invest with Darshan?
PMS mandates typically require a ₹50 lakh minimum, held in your own demat account. Onboarding runs through Sundaram Alternate with full KYC, and we can walk you through it end to end.
Is Darshan right for my portfolio?
Darshan Engineer's 4 PMS strategies suit investors comfortable with that exposure and a ₹50 lakh+ ticket. Talk to our team, or ask Nyra, to check the fit against your goals and risk profile.

Biographical details are drawn from public sources; strategy returns come from the latest available factsheets and may carry different as-on dates. PMS & AIF investments are subject to market risks; past performance is not indicative of future returns. PMS Sahi Hai is an independent marketplace and is not affiliated with Darshan Engineer or Sundaram Alternate. This is not investment advice.

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