Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, November 2025 — Sundeep Sikka has been reappointed as Executive Director and CEO of Nippon India Mutual Fund, reaffirming the continued trust and confidence placed in his leadership by the Board of Directors and Nippon Life Insurance Company (日本生命保険相互会社), Japan. His reappointment marks the continuation of a remarkable journey that has been instrumental in strengthening investor confidence and driving long-term value creation in India’s asset management industry.
Sundeep’s association with Nippon India Mutual Fund spans more than two decades, during which he has led the company through significant transformation and growth. Under his leadership as Executive Director and CEO, the organization has emerged as one of India’s largest and most trusted asset managers. His vision has shaped a robust, process-driven investment philosophy that balances innovation with prudent risk management.
He currently also serves as Chairman of the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), a role through which he continues to contribute to the evolution and governance of India’s mutual fund industry. Before assuming his leadership role at Nippon India Mutual Fund, Sundeep held various senior positions within Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd, playing a key role in its expansion and brand evolution.
Earlier in his career, Sundeep worked at ICICI Bank as Regional Head, where he developed a strong foundation in financial services, operations, and retail banking. He has also completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School, enhancing his strategic and global leadership perspective.
About Nippon India Mutual Fund
Nippon India Mutual Fund, part of Nippon Life Insurance Company, Japan, combines over 134 years of global expertise with 25+ years of experience in India’s asset management industry. With a Pan-India presence across 250+ locations, the firm offers one of the most diverse product portfolios in the country, built on a foundation of research, risk management, transparency, and investor trust.
Nippon India Mutual Fund remains committed to empowering millions of investors through a process-driven investment approach that recognizes, rationalizes, and leverages risks while maintaining a strong focus on performance, governance, and sustainability.
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