Muscat-based emerging markets specialist, Jabal Asset Management, has announced the launch of the Jabal India Fund, marking the first India-focused investment fund to be domiciled and launched from the Sultanate of Oman. The new fund is designed to provide regional investors with direct access to India’s rapidly expanding economy.
Bridging Omani Capital with India’s Growth Story
The Jabal India Fund offers investors a unique vehicle to capitalize on high-potential opportunities across India’s key sectors, including technology, financial services, infrastructure, and consumer markets. By leveraging its seasoned global team, Jabal Asset Management aims to connect both regional and international investors with high-quality investment prospects in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
Strategic Partnership and Expertise
To ensure world-class expertise and on-the-ground insights, the fund will be advised by Kotak Mahindra Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. This strategic partnership with the international arm of one of India’s leading fund managers brings deep market knowledge and a proven track record to the Jabal India Fund, enhancing its value proposition for investors.
Parag Sukhija, Head of Global Equities at Jabal Asset Management, commented, “India offers one of the most stable and consistent growth stories in global markets. With Indian equities compounding strongly for over two decades, this fund provides foreign investors with an effective way to allocate to India as a long-term core portfolio holding.”
A Milestone for Oman’s Financial Sector
The launch represents a significant development for Oman’s financial landscape, reinforcing Muscat’s growing role as a financial bridge between the MENA region and global emerging markets. This initiative pioneers cross-border investment solutions and strengthens economic ties between Oman and India.
“The Jabal India Fund represents a milestone for Oman’s financial sector and underscores our leadership in emerging market investment solutions,” said Issa Mohammed Thabit Al Battashi, Managing Director of Jabal Asset Management. “It offers investors in Oman and the wider region a unique vehicle to access India’s growth story, while further strengthening financial links between our two markets.”
About Jabal Asset Management
Jabal Asset Management (JAM) is a Muscat-based investment manager and broker specializing in emerging markets, licensed by the Financial Services Authority of Oman. JAM provides a range of investment solutions, including seven investment funds, discretionary mandates, and bespoke services across Oman, the GCC, China, India, and global emerging markets. The firm covers diverse asset classes such as equities, fixed income, real estate, and private equity. Its flagship digital platform, the J Invest Mobile App, enables clients to seamlessly open accounts and invest in global emerging markets.
Source: Muscat Daily
