Mumbai: UpTik, a Hyderabad-based financial technology platform under the Growwcap ecosystem, announced key platform and fund structure developments at the International Conference on Investments & Global Affairs, held at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Saturday 24th January 2026.
The conference brought together senior industry leaders, market participants, legal experts, and policymakers to deliberate on global investment trends, alternative assets, and cross-border capital frameworks, while providing a forum for UpTik to outline its institutional platform approach.
Platform and Fund Structure Announcements
During the conference, UpTik disclosed its acquisition of Bhadhani Finance Company Limited, a 27-year-old NBFC, with a stated focus on regulatory compliance, governance discipline, and institutional lending practices.
The company also detailed the structure and positioning of its Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), including its investment framework and governance mechanisms. Harvansh Chawla, Chairman, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry, was announced as Chairman of FiscalTown AIF (Category II).
In addition, UpTik presented its Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) structure, aimed at facilitating cross-border fund management and participation by global investors and family offices.
Commenting on the developments, Vinod Varma Ainampudi, Co-Founder & CEO UpTik, said, “The objective behind building UpTik has been to create a structured, governance-first platform that aligns with institutional expectations across lending, fund management, and cross-border investment. The discussions at today’s conference reflect the growing importance of transparency, regulatory clarity, and disciplined capital deployment in India’s evolving investment ecosystem.”
Kanishk Gupta, Managing Director, FiscalTown added
“As capital markets mature, investors increasingly seek platforms that balance regulatory clarity with execution discipline. FiscalTown has been structured to facilitate informed participation across alternative investments, real estate, private equity, pre-IPO opportunities, and cross-border investment structures.”
Conference Discussions
The first panel discussion focused on alternative investments, covering private credit, risk-adjusted returns, compliance frameworks, and institutional participation in India’s evolving alternatives market.
The second panel addressed global affairs and cross-border investment, examining capital flows, geopolitical considerations, offshore fund structures, international domiciles, and India’s role within global investment corridors.
Speakers at the conference included: Harvansh Chawla, Chairman, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Ajay Kumar Singh, Vice Chairman, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Sameer Patil, Chief Business Officer, National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), Balaswaminathan, Founder & CEO, SAIML, Singapore; Former President – Westpac, Anand Chari, Former Additional General Manager – SME & Startups, Bombay Stock Exchange, Murugiah Rajaram, Chairman & Co-Managing Partner, K&L Gates Straits Law LLC, Ram Talluri, Managing Director, Lead IT & Skyzone India, Aviral Jain, Former Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Satya Murthy, Managing Director, Aasritha Group
UpTik also acknowledged the role of its founding leadership team in building the platform.
“We would like to acknowledge the contribution of our founding leadership team—Dileep Varma, Mukesh Chowdary, and Phani Chowdary—who have played a key role in establishing UpTik’s operational, governance, and technology frameworks,” said Vinod.
The conference also recognised the participation of Aasritha Group, whose representatives highlighted the importance of structured capital platforms in enabling scalable and compliant investment ecosystems.
The event concluded with the UpTik Excellence Awards, recognising internal teams for leadership, performance, and operational integrity, followed by a post-conference media interaction where journalists engaged with speakers on market sentiment, regulatory developments, and capital market trends.
VRIGHT Exchange, India’s first structured investor engagement and leadership dialogue platform, participated as the Knowledge Partner, curating institutional-grade discussions and facilitating structured leadership interactions aligned with serious investor interests.
UpTik reiterated that it focuses on enabling transparent access to investment opportunities within India’s capital markets ecosystem and does not provide investment advice or guarantee returns.
About UpTik:
UpTik is a Hyderabad-based financial technology platform focused on enabling transparent and structured access to investment opportunities within India's capital markets ecosystem. The platform facilitates informed participation through curated information, digital processes, and clearly defined frameworks aligned with regulatory norms.
Led by a team with experience across technology and financial markets, UpTik emphasizes governance, risk awareness, and process transparency. The platform is designed to support disciplined decision-making and does not provide investment advice or assurance of returns. Users are encouraged to independently evaluate opportunities and seek professional guidance where required.
UpTik is positioned to scale nationally while aligning with India's evolving regulatory and market landscape, focusing on long-term value creation through disciplined execution and continuous platform development.
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