VINAY RANGANI

In an essentially zero-sum game where every move can determine success or failure, Vinay Rangani, serving as the Chief Investment Officer at Graviss Group, brings a distinct approach to the investment arena. 

His leadership style reflects a departure from traditional paradigms, emphasising the need for a nuanced understanding of the investment landscape. Beginning his career in finance at Prabhudas Lilladher as a generalist in investment banking, Vinay gained foundational expertise in corporate advisory and fund raising. Subsequent roles at Cube Capital Consultancy and Colliers International further shaped his skills in investment management, particularly in private equity and real estate.

His tenure at K Raheja Corp., a significant real estate conglomerate, showcased Vinay's proficiency in navigating diverse sectors. As the strategy lead for real estate and family office investments, he developed strategies spanning commercial real estate and hospitality. His career milestones led him to his current role of overseeing Graviss Group's investment portfolio. The eight-decade-old group is well known for renowned consumer-facing brands such as Baskin Robbins, The Brooklyn Creamery, Kwality (Middle East) and Inter Continental at Marine Drive, Mumbai. This role highlighted his adeptness in managing varied sectors within a global conglomerate. Outside his corporate finance engagements, Vinay also took initiative to pursue intrapreneurship and, as Cofounder, spear-headed finance and commercial strategy at Plantaway Foods, a part of Graviss Good Foods, driven by a commitment to offer sustainable, cruelty-free and healthier plant based lifestyle choices for consumers in the food and beverage sector. He is also an active angel investor in some leading and dynamic start-ups in the food and fintech space and contributes from a strategic perspective.

TradeFlock interviewed this visionary finance leader to learn more about his continual pursuit of excellence and his penchant for reshaping perspectives in the dynamic investment landscape.