Goldman MD sets up consumer-focused Indian private equity fund

Ex-Goldman Sachs MD, Sameer Sain, moves to India to set up a financial services company with a consumer centric edge.

By Sameera Anand

March 26, 2006

Ex-Goldman Sachs MD, Sameer Sain, was formerly co-head of wealth management for Europe, Middle East and Africa at the US firm, as well as head of the special investments group in London. He recently moved to Mumbai as CEO of Future Capital Holdings FCH, the financial services arm of Pantaloon Retail.

What attracted you to the Pantaloon Retail group

After 11 years with Goldman Sachs at various international offices, I had a strong personal desire to return to India. I also wanted to do something entrepreneurial and build a business in the financial services area. IÆve known Kishore Biyani, promoter of IndiaÆs largest retailing chain Pantaloon Retail for 20 years. We discussed his...

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