Edelweiss Mutual Fund announces appointment of Kedar Karnik as fund manager - fixed income

Edelweiss Mutual Fund has announced the appointment of Kedar Karnik as its Senior Fund Manager – Fixed Income. Kedar is a seasoned professional with over 19 years of valuable experience in managing fixed-income portfolios, credit analysis and dealing. In this role, Kedar will report to Dhawal Dalal, President & CIO – Fixed Income, and will support the continued expansion and strengthening of the firm’s fixed-income investment franchise.

Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management, commented on the appointment, “Fixed income continues to play a pivotal role in long-term wealth creation. Kedar’s deep expertise and proven analytical capabilities will strongly complement our efforts to scale a high-quality, research-driven fixed-income platform.”

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Before joining Edelweiss, Kedar worked with mutual fund houses such as DSP, Axis and HSBC, and was also associated with CRISIL Ltd. He earned his MMS from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies and holds CFA, FRM and CQF certifications.

With deep expertise in fixed-income portfolio management and credit research, Kedar adds strong research-led capabilities that align closely with Edelweiss Mutual Fund’s focus on building resilient, well-researched investment solutions.

Commenting on the appointment, Dhawal Dalal, President & CIO – Fixed Income, Edelweiss Asset Management, said, “We are delighted to welcome Kedar to Edelweiss. His rich industry experience and strong understanding of debt markets will further enhance our ability to deliver robust, risk-managed solutions to our investors.”

“I am excited to be part of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, which has consistently demonstrated innovation and investor-first thinking. I look forward to contributing to the growth of the fixed-income business and delivering meaningful value to investors,” said Kedar Karnik on his appointment.

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With Kedar Karnik’s appointment, Edelweiss Mutual Fund reinforces its commitment to strengthening its fixed-income capabilities and broadening its suite of high-quality investment offerings.