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Barjeel Geojit’s entry into the Investment Management business marks a significant milestone in its growth journey, building on over 25 years of legacy in the UAE and aligning with the nation’s strategic vision to position itself as a global hub for fund management.
Barjeel Geojit received mainland Investment Fund Management license from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). This approval reinforces the company’s longstanding commitment to strengthening the UAE’s financial ecosystem and expanding access to a wider array of investment solutions.
Barjeel Geojit India Opportunities Fund (BGIOF)
Barjeel Geojit India Opportunities Fund (BGIOF) is a UAE regulated mainland Umbrella Fund with segregated liability Sub-Funds each of which has a separate legal personality and independent financial capacity. Each Sub-Fund will invest in a single UCITs regulated fund which invests in India. BGIOF enables investors to participate in India’s growth trajectory, by offering access to its diversified basket of sub-funds across sectors and market segments.
BGIOF NFO is open for subscription from 14th January to 13th February 2026. It is a USD-denominated fund with a minimum investment of USD 5,000.
This launch marks the first in a series of fund offerings that Barjeel Geojit plans to introduce, spanning both local and global markets.
On this occasion, HE Sheikh Sultan Bin Sooud Al Qasimi, Chairman, Barjeel Geojit, said, “Our vision is to manage money responsibly, bring trusted global standards, and make investing more accessible, so that opportunities are created with care, transparency, and long-term trust.” Mr. Surendra Dwivedi, CEO, Barjeel Geojit, remarked, “Barjeel Geojit India Opportunities Fund has been designed to meet evolving investor requirements around diversification, global standards, and flexibility across risk profiles. By offering access to multiple established India strategies within a single framework, the fund provides a practical and well-regulated route for investors seeking exposure to India’s structural growth story.”
Barjeel Geojit India Opportunities Fund (BGIOF), the Umbrella Fund has the following sub-funds:BGIOF Ashoka WhiteOak India Opportunities Fund