Overview
Assets Under Management: $410 million
High-Net-Worth Clients: 3,013
Average Client Assets: $132,871
Services Offered
Services: Portfolio Management for Individuals, Portfolio Management for Pooled Investment Vehicles
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (BUOYANT CAPITAL PRIVATE LIMITED)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | and above | 2.50% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $25,000 | 2.50% |
| $5 million | $125,000 | 2.50% |
| $10 million | $250,000 | 2.50% |
| $50 million | $1,250,000 | 2.50% |
| $100 million | $2,500,000 | 2.50% |
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 3,013
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 59.40
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $132,871
Total Client Accounts: 2,354
Discretionary Accounts: 2,341
Non-Discretionary Accounts: 13
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 327612
Last Filing Date: 2024-07-08 00:00:00
Website: https://buoyantcap.com
Form ADV Documents
Primary Brochure: BUOYANT CAPITAL PRIVATE LIMITED (2025-06-30)
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Buoyant Capital Private Limited
Item 1
Cover Page of Form
ADV Part 2A
Firm Brochure
Buoyant Capital Private Limited
Registered office:
B-3501, B-Wing, Kohinoor Square,
N C Kelkar Marg, R G Gadkari Chowk, Shivaji Park, Dadar West,
Mumbai 400 028
June 2025
This brochure (this “Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Buoyant Capital Private Limited. If you have any questions about this
brochure, please contact Ms. Mayuri Jangid, our Chief Compliance Officer
care@buoyantcap.com or at +91-22-6931-9999. The information in this brochure has not
been approved or verified by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or any state
securities authority.
Additional information about the Buoyant Capital Private Limited is also available on the
SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2 – Material Changes
Since its last Form ADV filing on July 8, 2024, Buoyant Capital Private Limited updated its
regulatory assets under management in Item 4, the fees for its Portfolio Management Services,
Investment Advisory Services, and Fund Management Services in Item 5, its brokerage practices
in Item 12, and added ICICI Bank Limited to the list of Custodians of PMS Client securities and
investment capital in Item 15.
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Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page
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Item 2 – Material Changes
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
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Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
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Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
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Item 7 - Types of Clients
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Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
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Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
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Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
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Item 11 - Code of Conduct, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
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and Personal Trading
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices
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Item 13 - Review of Accounts
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Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation
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Item 15 - Custody
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Item 16 - Investment Discretion
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Item 17 - Voting Client Securities
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Item 18 - Financial Information
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Attachment: Form ADV 2B – Supplement –
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
A. Firm Overview
Buoyant Capital Private Limited (“BCPL” or the “Advisor”), was incorporated in India on
February 12, 2014 as a private limited company under Indian law and in compliance with the
Securities Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”).
B. Firm Services
BCPL provides both discretionary portfolio management services, non-discretionary portfolio
management services, and advisory portfolio management services (collectively “PMS” or
“Portfolio Management Services”), investment advisory services, and fund management services
to high-net-worth individuals, institutional clients, corporate entities, private funds, and other
permissible classes of investors from India and the United States (collectively, the “Clients”).
BCPL only advises Clients in the United States that are “accredited investors” as that term is
defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
“Securities Act”) and/or “qualified clients” as that term is defined in Rule 205-3 of the U.S.
Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”).
BCPL seeks to provide services that advance its Clients' investment objectives. BCPL will enter
into a service agreement with its PMS and Investment Advisory Service Clients (hereinafter
“Client Service Agreement”) which will detail the parameters of the service arrangement
including fees, investment restrictions, investment objectives, risk tolerance, and more.
Descriptions of the various services that BCPL offers are provided below and more information
on each can be found in the Client Service Agreement. BCPL will offer the following services:
I.
Portfolio Management Services
a. Discretionary Portfolio Management Services: BCPL will operate and manage
a portfolio on behalf of a Client with BCPL exercising full discretion and
judgment in operating the portfolio. BCPL will have authority to act on a
discretionary basis to determine (i) the securities or other financial instruments
to be purchased and sold for or from the Client’s account (subject to restrictions
set forth in the Client Service Agreement), and (ii) the amount of securities or
other financial instruments to be purchased or sold for or from the Client’s
account. BCPL will only invest on behalf of the account provided by the Client.
BCPL will be restricted from overriding any restrictions the Client places on its
account.
b. Non-discretionary Portfolio Management Services: BCPL will handle
execution of securities transactions, preparation of accounting materials where
necessary, recording of benefits, valuation and compliance with other reporting
requirements as mutually agreed upon with the Client, but BCPL cannot
execute trades under this service without first receiving Client consent to such
trade. Thus, the Client is the one making the investment decisions in their own
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judgment and discretion, at their own risk, and any action undertaken with
Client consent will be absolute and binding and cannot be called into question
or open to review at any time throughout the duration of the Client Service
Agreement or any time thereafter.
c. Advisory Portfolio Management Services: BCPL will provide advisory services to
Client portfolios consisting of recommendations with respect to taking positions or
exiting positions in individual securities, increasing or decreasing concentrations of
particular securities, and overall diversification of a Client's portfolio subject to
Client confirmation prior to execution of any trades under this service. The Client
Service Agreement will outline the scope and fees of these services, but Clients will
have full discretion and authority on whether to act on recommendations that BCPL
provides under its Advisory Portfolio Management services. Unless Clients agree
otherwise. BCPL will not be able to execute trades under this service without first
procuring Client Consent. BCPL will be acting solely as an advisor on the Client's
portfolio and will not be responsible for the investment or divestment of securities.
II.
Investment Advisory Services
BCPL’s Investment Advisory Services entail tailoring an investment plan to meet the needs
and objectives of a Client. BCPL will meet with Clients to discuss a Client's objectives and
financial circumstances. BCPL will then tailor a Client's investment plan to include BCPL’s
Investment Advisory Services such as recommendations regarding taking positions or exiting
positions in individual securities, increasing or decreasing concentrations of particular
securities, and overall diversification of a Client's portfolio. As part of this service BCPL will
also communicate with Clients during the course of the advisory relationship about relevant
market conditions and additional investment opportunities that the Client may be interested
in based on their investment plan. When providing Investment Advisory Services BCPL will
be solely acting as an advisor to Clients and not acting as a manager of any of the subject
Client accounts in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in the Client Service
Agreement.
III. Fund Management Services
BCPL manages a Category III Alternative Investment Fund or AIF, (hereinafter referred to as
the “Fund”) under which BCPL invests in a variety of equity securities in accordance with
its Buoyant Opportunities Strategy (discussed in more detail below). The Fund is registered
with SEBI as a Category III AIF. The objective of the Fund is to provide superior risk adjusted
returns to investors utilizing a portfolio that consists of long-term investments. Prior to joining
the Fund, an investor will receive the Fund’s Private Placement Memorandum (“Fund PPM”)
and in order to subscribe to the Fund and investor will enter into a contribution agreement
(“Fund Contribution Agreement”) detailing the terms of the investment (both Fund PPM
and Fund Contribution Agreement hereinafter collectively referred
to as “Fund
Agreements”). More information about the Fund including Fund investment selection
methodology, minimum investment amount, fees, and risks can be found below and in the
Fund Agreements.
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BCPL will only offer securities of the Fund to “accredited investors” as that term is defined
in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the Securities Act and “qualified clients” as that term is
defined in the Advisers Act when securities of the Fund are offered to U.S. Persons as that
term is defined in Regulations of the Securities Act.
C. Client Tailoring
Client tailoring will only apply to Investment Advisory Services. BCPL will take an individualized
approach to providing investment advisory services. Whether the Client is an individual or a
private fund, BCPL will tailor its services to the needs and risk appetite of each of its Clients. Prior
to entering into a relationship with a Client, an intake meeting with each Client will be conducted.
Following the intake meeting, BCPL will create a Client profile for such Client setting forth
relevant investment parameters such as investment objectives, risk tolerance, investment horizon
and other relevant factors. The Client Service Agreement will then outline these parameters. BCPL
will then craft an investment strategy that aims to meet these parameters. In order to provide
tailored services on a continual basis, BCPL will monitor market conditions for trends and
investment opportunities that the Client may be interested in and communicate with the Client
regularly to discuss any of these economic trends and overall portfolio performance.
D. Wrap Fee Program
A wrap fee program is an investment program where the investor pays one stated fee that includes
management fees, transaction costs, fund expenses, and other administrative fees. BCPL does not
participate in any wrap fee programs.
E. Client Assets Under Management
Total Client Assets Under Management (U.S. and Non-U.S.)
Service Type
Assets Under Management
Discretionary PMS
Non-discretionary PMS
Advisory PMS*
A.I.F.
$667,769,742
$6,240,190
$13,173,750
$151,407,285
Number of Active
Clients**
3329
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*Assets Under Advice (“AUA”) are not included in the calculation of Regulatory Assets Under
Management in Item 5.F of Part 1 of BCPL’s Form ADV.
**Pursuant to SEC guidance, “offshore” private funds advised by “offshore” investment advisers
are considered the “client” for the purposes of the Advisers Act.
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U.S. Client Assets Under Management
Service Type
Discretionary PMS
Non-discretionary PMS
Advisory PMS
A.I.F.
Assets Under
Management
$7,453,877
$0
$0
$0
Number of Active U.S.
Clients**
38
0
0
0***
**Pursuant to SEC guidance, “offshore” private funds advised by “offshore” investment advisers
are considered the “client” for the purposes of the Advisers Act.
***A.I.F. has 2 (two) U.S. investors.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
All fees will be discussed in detail below and further outlined within the Client Service Agreement.
BCPL seeks full transparency with respect to fees such that at the time a Client relationship is
formed both parties are fully aware of the responsibility of any and all potential and reasonably
foreseeable fees involved in the engagement.
A. Portfolio Management Services
I.
Discretionary and Non-Discretionary Portfolio Management Services
a. Management Fees and Performance-Based Fees: Management Fees and/or
Performance-Based Fees may be incurred in connection with Discretionary
Portfolio Management Services. With respect to these fees, BCPL offers three
different fee structures (defined below). Management Fees, when applicable, will
be charged as a fixed fee and will range from 50 bps to 250 bps per annum
depending on the fee structure and terms selected in the Client Service Agreement.
Performance-Based Fees, when applicable, will be charged as a variable rate of 750
bps to 2500 bps of all portfolio returns in excess of predetermined hurdle rate that
will range from 5% (five percent) to 15% (fifteen percent) per annum subject to the
high-water mark principle depending on the fee structure and terms selected in the
Client Service Agreement. BCPL’s three fee structure options for Management Fees
and Performance-Based fees vary depending upon how the Client relationship with
BCPL was established and are as follows:
i. Clients Signing Up for Portfolio Management Services Through
Distributors:
1. Management Fee Only – Clients that select this fee structure will
only be charged a fixed Management Fee of 2% (two percent) on the
average daily portfolio value for the management fee period or in
any other manner as defined in the Client Services Agreement.
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2. Management Fee and Performance-Based Fee – Clients that select
this fee structure will be charged a fixed Management Fee of 1%
(one percent) on the average daily portfolio value for the
management fee period or in any other manner as defined in the PMS
agreement, and a Performance-Based Fee equal to 15% (fifteen
percent) of profit delivered in excess of the defined hurdle over the
performance period.
3. Performance-Based Fee Only – Clients that select this fee structure
will be charged a Performance-Based Fee equal to 20% (twenty
percent) of profit delivered in excess of the defined hurdle over the
performance period.
ii. Clients Signing Up for Portfolio Management Services Through
Advisors.
1. Management Fee Only – Clients that select this fee structure will
only be charged a fixed Management Fee of 1% (one percent) on the
average daily portfolio value for the management fee period or in
any other manner as defined in the Client Services Agreement.
2. Management Fee and Performance-Based Fee – Clients that select
this fee structure will be charged a fixed Management Fee of 0.50%
(zero point-five percent) on the average daily portfolio value for the
management fee period or in any other manner as defined in the PMS
agreement, and a Performance-Based Fee equal to 15% (fifteen
percent) of profit delivered in excess of the defined hurdle over the
performance period.
3. Performance-Based Fee Only – Clients that select this fee structure
will be charged a Performance-Based Fee equal to 10% (ten percent)
of profit delivered in excess of the defined hurdle over the
performance period.
iii. Direct Clients.
1. Management Fee Only – Clients that select this fee structure will
only be charged a fixed Management Fee of 1.80% (one-point eight
percent) on the average daily portfolio value for the management fee
period or in any other manner as defined in the Client Services
Agreement.
2. Management Fee and Performance-Based Fee – Clients that select
this fee structure will be charged a fixed Management Fee of 1%
(one percent) on Average daily portfolio value for the management
fee period or in any other manner as defined in the PMS agreement,
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and a Performance-Based Fee equal to 13% (thirteen percent) of
profit delivered in excess of the defined hurdle over the performance
period.
3. Performance-Based Fee Only – Clients that select this fee structure
will be charged a Performance-Based Fee equal to 18% (eighteen
percent) of profit delivered in excess of the defined hurdle over the
performance period.
b. Custody and Depository Fees: There may be fees incurred from maintaining
custodial, depository, or dematerialized accounts. There may also be fees incurred
in connection with custody arrangements in the form of additional transaction fees
on the execution of trades involving stocks, bonds and units and other charges in
connection with the operation and management of depository or custodial accounts,
etc. These fees can be expected to range from 1- 3 bps.
c. Transaction Fees: Transaction fees vary and depend on the type of account activity
engaged in. There may be transaction fees incurred when trades are executed or
transactions are engaged in. Depending on the transaction, these fees can be
incurred in the form of broker fees, stamp duty, service taxes, securities transaction
taxes, turnover fees and such other taxes as will be further defined in the Client
Service Agreement. Other transaction fees that can also arise depending on account
activity are fees stemming from dematerialization, filings for rights issues, IPOs,
FPOs, open offers, and mutual fund applications. These fees can be expected to
range from 2 – 30 bps.
d. Withdrawal Fees: Certain products including but not limited to mutual funds may
charge a fee when redeeming or selling a Client’s position within a stipulated time
period. In such case, BCPL may charge a withdrawal fee to cover that fee in
accordance with the terms and conditions of said products where applicable.
e. Audit Fee: BCPL will cause an annual account review audit of all Client PMS
Accounts by a third party accounting firm. Accordingly, an annual audit fee will be
charged for the cost of the annual audit of Client’s PMS account.
II. Advisory Portfolio Management Services
An Advisory Portfolio Management services fee and any other fee/charges that may
be applicable will be charged in accordance with the SEBI (Portfolio Managers)
Regulations 2020 and Chapter III under SEBI (Investment Advisors) Regulations
2013.
i.
Assets under Advice (“AUA”) option: In this option, the maximum fees that
may be charged shall not exceed 2.50% (two point five percent) of AUA
per annum per family of Client across all services offered by BCPL. BCPL
shall be required to demonstrate AUA with supporting documents such as
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demat statements, unit statements etc. of the Client. Further, any portion of
AUA held by the Client under any pre-existing distribution arrangement
with any entity shall be deducted from AUA for the purpose of charging
fees by under this option.
ii.
Fixed fee option: The maximum fees that may be charged under this mode
shall not exceed fixed USD amount per annum (as set forth in the Client
Service Agreement and converted to INR) per family of Client across all
services offered by BCPL.
B. Investment Advisory Services
Investment Advisory Service Clients may select from two distinct fee options set forth in the Client
Service Agreement:
•
AUA option: In this option, the maximum fees that may be charged shall not exceed
2.50% (two point five percent) of AUA per annum per family of Client across all
services offered by BCPL. BCPL shall be required to demonstrate AUA with
supporting documents such as demat statements, unit statements etc. of the Client.
Further, any portion of AUA held by the Client under any pre-existing distribution
arrangement with any entity shall be deducted from AUA for the purpose of charging
fees by under this option.
•
Fixed fee option: The maximum fees that may be charged under this option shall not
exceed a fixed USD amount per annum (as set forth in the Client Service Agreement
and converted to INR) per family of Client across all services offered by BCPL.
C. Fund Management Services
I.
Management Fees: This fee will be allocated to BCPL in connection with managing
the Fund and will be further defined in the Fund Agreements. The Management Fee
will be charged on a bi-monthly basis in arrears to holders of Class A Units and/or such
other classes/subclasses, as may later be designated by the BCPL, at the end of each
quarter (or at such intervals as determined by the BCPL and as stated in the Fund
Agreements) and calculated on the daily average net asset value of their Units (after
taking into account Fund expenses but taking into account tax liabilities) at the
following rates: Class A1 Units: 2% (two percent); Class A2 Units: 1.75% (one point
seven five percent); Class A3 Units: 1.35% (one point three five percent); Class A4
Units: 1.50% (one point five percent); Class A5 Units: 1% (one percent); Class A6
Units: 1.95% (one point nine five percent); and Class A7 Units: 1.45% (one point four
five percent). BCPL employees, directors, relatives of directors and strategically
important persons will be awarded Class C Units if they invest in the Fund. Holders of
all types of Class B Units and Class C Units will not be charged a management fee.
II.
Performance-Based Fees: Also known as incentive fees or carried interest, refers to
the predefined special allocation of a portion of the net increase in the value of the Fund
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or for reaching certain benchmarks of Fund performance over a specified time period
to BCPL. The high water mark principle is used for purposes of calculating
performance-based fees and is further defined in the Fund Agreements, and
performance-based fees will be calculated, for a particular performance period, as a
percentage of the high water mark value of the investor’s Units in the Fund. The
eligibility for such fees will be based on the class and subclass of Units an investor
holds. All holders of Class B Units will incur incentive fees as a percentage of Unit
performance on the following basis: Class B1 Units: 20%; (twenty percent) Class B2
Units: 18% (eighteen percent) Class B3 Units 13.5% (thirteen point five percent) Class
B4 Units: 15% (fifteen percent); Class B5 Units: 12% (twelve percent). Holders of all
types of Class A Units and Class C Units will not be charged any performance-based
fees.
III. Fund Expenses and Fees:
a. Operating Expenses. The Fund bears all of its operating, and other expenses. The
Fund’s expenses include, but are not limited to: all costs and expenses incurred in
the operation of the Fund; statutory, legal, accounting audit, consulting, valuation,
any other third-party fees and operating expenses related to the Fund and other
professional fees; all costs and expenses incurred by the Fund for collection of
capital commitments; all costs and expenses in connection with banking,
registration, qualification, depository, custodian, registrar and transfer agents and
similar fees or commissions; transfer, capital and other taxes, duties and costs
incurred in acquiring, holding, selling or otherwise disposing of the Fund's assets
and other statutory expenses; all costs and expenses in connection with producing
financial statements and other reports (including reports to investors) and BCPL
meetings; all investment-related travel expenses; insurance premiums related to
protecting the partners, officers, shareholders, employees and agents of BCPL; all
costs and fees related to interest on debt obligations of the Fund; all costs and
expenses associated with maintaining books of accounts and other records of the
Fund; trusteeship Fees; all other costs and expenses related to administration,
communication, advertising, promotional, and transactional expenses (including
bank charges and fees payable to banks, merchant banks and any consultants for
providing services to the Fund) incurred by the Fund; liquidation expenses incurred
any trust arrangement or by the Fund; and all other costs, expenses, charges, levies,
duties, administrative, statutory, revenue levies and other incidental costs, fees,
expenses not specifically covered above arising out of or in the course of managing
or operating the Fund. These fees will be allocated to the holders of all classes of
Units of the Fund subject to a cap of 0.25% (zero point two five percent) p.a. of the
pre-tax net asset value of the Fund (after taking into account the Fund expenses but
before taking into account the tax liabilities).
b. Set-Up Expenses. The one-time set-up expenses of the Fund shall be borne by the
Fund and attributable to the holders of Class A Units, Class B Units, Class C Units
and such other classes of Units as may be designated by BCPL, on actuals subject
to a cap of 0.25 % (zero point two five percent) of the aggregate capital commitment
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of the respective Holder of Units of the Fund.
IV.
Early Redemption Fee: The Class A6 Units and Class A7 Units will be subject to an
early redemption fee. If the Holders of Class A6 Units or Class A7 Units redeem their
Units prior to the 1 (one) year anniversary of their subscription for Units, such Holders
of Class A6 Units or Class A7 Units will be charged an early redemption fee equal to
2% (two percent) of the pre-tax redemption proceeds as reduced for reserves and taxes
(including provisions for withholding). If the Holders of Class A6 Units or Class A7
Units redeem their Units after the 1 (one) year anniversary of their subscription for
Units, but prior to the 2 (two) year anniversary of their subscription for Units, such
Holders of Class A6 Units or Class A7 Units will be charged an early redemption fee
equal to 1% (one percent) of the pre-tax redemption proceeds as reduced for reserves
and taxes (including provisions for withholding). Holders of Class A6 Units or Class
A7 Units will not be charged an early redemption fee for redemptions made after the 2
(two) year anniversary of their subscription for Units.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
With respect to Discretionary Portfolio Management Services, BCPL will charge a performance-
based fee to those Clients that are either “qualified clients” as defined in Rule 205-3 of the Advisers
Act or non-U.S. residents pursuant to Section 205(b)(5) of the Advisers Act. As explained in Item
5.A.I.a., Performance-based fees for Clients, when applicable, will vary based on a preset hurdle
rate percentage of the capital gains in the Clients’ investment account depending on the size of the
Client’s portfolio and the assets under management, and will be included in Client Service
Agreements.
As discussed in Item 5.C.II., BCPL may charge a performance-based fee to investors for providing
Fund Management Services to the Fund depending on the class of units in the Fund that the
investor subscribes for in the Fund Agreements. Where applicable any such carried
interest/incentive allocation/performance-based fee will be determined in accordance with a hurdle
rate and calculated on the basis set forth in the Fund Agreements.
Performance-based fees may create an incentive for BCPL to make riskier or more speculative
investments on behalf of a Client or the Fund than it would otherwise make in the absence of such
performance-based arrangement. BCPL has adopted certain policies and procedures, including a
Code of Conduct, that are intended to address conflicts of interest that may arise in light of the
performance-based fees and the performance of BCPL’s services to Clients. BCPL will seek to
meet the Client's objectives and avoid investments that are not in accordance with Client’s
investment objectives.
BCPL will take reasonable measures to mitigate any conflict of interests presented by side-by-side
management of multiple Client portfolios invested in similar financial instruments. BCPL
maintains a firm-wide approach to avoid taking positions in any financial instrument in any Client
portfolio that are counter to the positions it has taken in another Client portfolio. In the event that
BCPL manages portfolios that are not subject to a performance-based fee, BCPL will take
reasonable measures to mitigate potential conflicts that may also arise as it pertains to such
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portfolios. The portfolios will be reviewed regularly by the Chief Compliance Officer to ensure
that no counter-positions have been taken in any of the portfolios managed by BCPL.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
BCPL’s Clients will primarily include high net worth individuals, institutional clients, corporate
entities and other permissible classes of investors from India and the United States as well as
private funds, including, but not limited to, those funds that are exempt from being considered an
“investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment
Company Act”) pursuant to Section 3(c)(1) therein.
Where BCPL charges performance-based fees for Discretionary PMS Services to U.S. Clients,
BCPL will only advise Clients that are “qualified clients” as defined in the Advisers Act
BCPL only advises private fund Clients in the United States that are “accredited investors” as that
term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the U.S. Securities Act.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Method of Analysis
BCPL will analyze various financial instruments before offering investment opportunities to its
Clients or executing trades in managed accounts. In its analysis, BCPL will review primarily liquid
securities, including, but not limited to, equity, exchange-traded funds, exchange-traded notes,
government fixed-income securities and futures contracts on stocks, equity indexes, government
bonds, commodities, interest rates, and currencies. Additionally, BCPL may invest cash balances
in money market funds.
B. Investment Strategies
In providing its various services BCPL employs several investment strategies that each adhere to
a preset framework of criteria to meet the respective investment objective under each scheme. The
descriptions of each strategy in relation to the respective service offering are not intended to be
complete descriptions and more detail with respect to each strategy can be found within the Client
Service Agreement.
I.
Fund Management Services: Buoyant Opportunities Strategy is an open-ended pooled
investment vehicle. To achieve the investment objective of the Fund, BCPL employs a
focused bottom-up strategy that identifies entities that meet a minimum standard of
management quality, industry prospects, unique talents/capabilities and integrity that
maximizes value for investors while also showing a demonstrated commitment to
regulatory/environmental compliance, forward thinking employee practices and
innovative problem solving. The Fund will primarily focus its investments on India
based instruments and in doing so may target derivative instruments as well as listed
instruments including but not limited to equity instruments, equity linked securities,
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convertible and non-convertible preferred shares, debt instruments including both
convertible and non-convertible debt instruments, and quasi debt instruments.
II.
Portfolio Management Services:
a. Buoyant Opportunities Scheme. Under this strategy, BCPL seeks to generate
sustainable returns over an intermediate to long term horizon through investing
primarily in equity shares and to outperform the S&P BSE500 TR Index. This
strategy will primarily entail investments in equity shares and equity linked
instruments issued by companies that are listed in India and some portions of the
investment capital might either be allocated in units of money markets and liquid
funds and part will be retained as bank balance.
b. Buoyant All Weather Strategy. Under this strategy, BCPL aims to generate steady
and sustainable returns over the intermediate to long term horizon by making
investments across asset classes. This strategy will primarily entail investing in
equity, ETFs, equity derivatives, mutual funds, convertible or non-convertible
bonds or debentures/FDs, REITs, InvITs, commodity derivatives and currency
derivatives.
c. Buoyant Liquid Strategy. Under this strategy, BCPL aims to structure a systematic
withdrawal plan for Clients that gradually builds their equity exposure through
systematic transfers of their investments in equal installments at periodic intervals
to the Buoyant Opportunities Scheme. This will be achieved by investing in liquid,
ultra-short and short duration instruments. Under this strategy, Client’s will
primarily be invested in ETFs or Mutual Funds.
d. Advisory: Under this strategy, BCPL may provide non-binding advice to clients on
investments in various permissible securities that may be issued by both Indian and
U.S. entities as well as other overseas entities, including but not limited to
investments in any equity and equity related securities including convertible and
non-convertible and cumulative and non-cumulative preferred shares, convertible
and cumulative or non-cumulative debentures, bonds and warrants carrying the
right to obtain equity shares, units of mutual funds, ETFs, securities/instruments of
offshore funds based in Mauritius, Cayman, United States, etc. Advisory strategies
may vary from Client portfolio to Client portfolio because each strategy will be
predicated on meeting each Client’s goals. As such, an Advisory strategy will
consist of making various recommendations regarding taking positions or exiting
positions in individual securities, increasing or decreasing concentrations of
particular securities, overall diversification of a Client's account as a means of
meeting a Client’s needs and objectives.
III.
Investment Advisory Services: BCPL’s Investment Advisory Service employs similar
strategies to those discussed in Item 8.B.II.a under registration with SEBI as a
Registered Investment Adviser.
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C. Risk Management
BCPL strives to utilize its investment strategies to address each Client’s objective by investing in
securities that are commensurate with the Client’s respective risk tolerance. The name of securities,
BCPL strategies, or BCPL services are not indicative of the quality of the security, strategy, or
service, its anticipated performance, or its anticipated return. At times, due to the forces and factors
that affect capital markets, BCPL may not be able to invest in securities falling within its
investment objectives or strategies, resulting in holding the capital collected by it in cash or cash
equivalents or investing Client capital in other permissible securities amounting to substantial
reduction in the earning capability of BCPL strategies or services. There can be no guarantee that
a portfolio will meet its investment objectives or that it will not suffer losses.
D. Risk of Loss
Investing in capital markets involves risk of loss that each Client should be prepared to bear.
Securities are subject to market risk, geopolitical risk, inflation risk and many other risk factors
discussed in more detail below and there is no guarantee that objectives will be achieved, or that
risks can be mitigated. Furthermore, the impact of these risk factors on performance depends on
the type of securities, investment objectives, investment strategies, and asset allocations. Past
performance of BCPL strategies and services may not be indicative of the future performance of
BCPL under these same strategies and services. Every investment is subject to risk of loss that
could potentially be substantial, either permanent or temporary. Some of risks of loss to be aware
of include, but are not limited, to the following:
I.
Risks related to investing in equity and equity related instruments. An investment in
equities and equity related instruments will carry general market risk as well as industry
specific risk. Some of the common risks associated with investing in equity and equity
linked securities include but are not limited to:
a. Volatility due to daily price fluctuations as a result of macro and micro factors
inherent in the market.
b. Where strategies seek to generate returns out of identifying reforms and sectors or
stocks that are likely to outperform in the future, execution of these strategies will
depend on BCPL’s ability to identify such opportunities which may not be available
at all times.
c. BCPL may invest in stocks, which may or may not be undervalued with the
anticipation of an increase in price but the respective stocks may not attain the
anticipated price.
d. Strategies may have a contrarian style of investment and portfolio performance may
not be in line with the general market in scenarios of strong upward or downward
cycles. Further, the prices of securities invested as part of a strategy may not behave
as expected by BCPL and this may adversely affect returns.
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e. In some markets, there may be risks associated with trading volumes, settlement
periods and transfer procedures that may restrict liquidity of investments in equity
and equity related securities.
f. In the event of inordinately low volumes, there may be delays with respect to
unwinding the portfolio and transferring redemption proceeds.
g. A portfolio’s value may be affected generally by factors that securities markets are
sensitive to, such as price and volume volatility in the capital markets, interest rates,
currency exchange rates, changes in government policies, taxation laws or policies
of any appropriate authority and other political and economic developments that
may have an adverse effect on individual securities, sectors and markets, or all
markets as a whole.
h. BCPL’s investment decisions may not always be profitable as actual market
movements may be at variance with anticipated trends.
i. A portfolio may have higher concentrations in a particular stock or sector at any
given point in time. Any change in government policy or any other adverse
development with respect to such a stock or the sector, may adversely affect the
value of the portfolio.
II.
Risks related to Non-U.S. Investments. Non-U.S. Investments involve certain factors
not typically associated with investing in the United States, including risks relating to:
a. Differences between the U.S. and non-U.S. securities markets, including potential
price volatility in and relative illiquidity of some non-U.S. securities markets;
b. Certain economic and political risks, including potential exchange control
regulations and restrictions on non-U.S. investments and repatriation of capital, the
risks associated with political, economic or social instability and the possibility of
expropriation or confiscatory taxation;
c. The possible imposition of non-U.S. taxes on income and gains recognized with
respect to such securities;
d. The absence of uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards,
practices and disclosure requirements, and differences in government supervision
and regulation; and
e. Less developed laws regarding corporate governance, fiduciary duties and the
protection of investors.
III. Risks related to investing in fixed income securities. Some of the common risks
associated with investing in fixed income and money market securities are mentioned
below. These risks include but are not limited to:
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a. Interest Rate Risk: Interest rates can fluctuate and consequently impact portfolio
value. Generally, securities tend to increase in value as interest rates decline and
inversely they tend to decrease in value as interest rates rise. Prices of longer‐term
securities are generally more sensitive to interest rate changes than shorter‐term
securities. Interest rate movements in the Indian debt markets can be particularly
volatile thereby leading to the possibility of large price fluctuations in debt and
money market securities and thus impacting portfolio value.
b. Liquidity or Marketability Risk: This refers to the ease at which a security can be
sold at or near its true value. The primary measure of liquidity risk is the spread
between the bid price and the offer price quoted by a broker. Liquidity risk is
characteristic of the Indian fixed income market. Money market securities, while
fairly liquid, lack a well-developed secondary market, which may restrict the
marketability of these securities which could cause these securities to incur losses
until they are able to be sold.
c. Credit Risk: Credit risk or default risk refers to the risk of default on the part of the
issuer of a fixed income security (i.e. risk that the issuer will be unable to timely
pay principal and interest payments on the security). Because of this risk debentures
are sold at a yield spread above those offered on treasury securities, which are
sovereign obligations and generally considered to be free of credit risk. Normally,
the value of a fixed income security will fluctuate depending upon the actual
changes in the perceived level of credit risk as well as the actual event of default.
BCPL will endeavor to manage credit risk through in‐house credit analysis.
Strategies may also involve the use of various hedging products from time to time,
to the extent available and permitted by SEBI and other appropriate regulatory
bodies, to attempt to reduce the impact of undue market volatility on portfolios.
d. Credit Rating Risk: Different types of securities carry varying levels and types of
risk. Accordingly, the associated risk may increase or decrease depending upon
their investment patterns. E.g., corporate bonds carry a higher amount of risk than
Government bonds. Further, even among corporate bonds, bonds which are rated
AAA are comparatively less risky than bonds which are AA rated.
e. Reinvestment Risk: This risk refers to the interest rate levels at which cash flows
received from securities under a particular portfolio are reinvested. The additional
income from reinvestment is the “interest on interest” component. The risk refers
to the fall in the rate for reinvestment of interim cash flows.
f. Pre‐payment Risk: Certain fixed income securities give an issuer the right to call
back its securities before their maturity date, in periods of declining interest rates.
The possibility of such prepayment may force the security to reinvest the proceeds
of such investments in securities offering lower yields, resulting in lower interest
income for the fund.
IV.
Risks related to investing in derivatives. BCPL may use exchange traded derivatives
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as hedging tools and in doing so may not take any naked positions. Derivative products
are leveraged instruments and can provide disproportionate gains as well as
disproportionate losses to the investor. Execution of such strategies will depend on the
ability of BCPL to identify such opportunities and due to varying levels of uncertainty
investments in derivatives may not always be profitable. Further, no assurances can be
given that BCPL will be able to identify or execute such strategies involving
derivatives.
There are additional risk factors and issues concerning the use of derivatives that
investors should understand. Derivative products are specialized instruments that
require investment techniques and risk analysis different from those associated with
stocks and bonds. The use of a derivative requires an understanding of not only the
underlying instrument but also of the derivative itself. Derivatives require maintaining
adequate controls to monitor the transactions entered into, the ability to assess the risk
that a derivative adds to a portfolio, and the ability to correctly forecast price or interest
rate movements. There is a possibility that loss may be sustained by a portfolio due to
the failure of another party (usually referred as the “Counter Party”) to comply with
the terms of a derivatives contract. Other risks in using derivatives include the risk of
mispricing or improper valuation of derivatives and the inability of derivatives to
perfectly correlate with underlying assets, rates and indices. Thus, derivatives are
highly leveraged instruments. Even a small price movement in the underlying security
could have a large impact on their value. Derivative trades also involve execution risks,
whereby the rates seen on the screen may not be the rate at which ultimate execution
takes place. Lastly, the options buyer’s risk is limited to the premium paid, while the
risk of an options writer is unlimited, but the gains for options writers are limited to the
premiums earned.
V.
Risks related to force majeure. Investments may be subject to risks arising due to force
majeure events (i.e. an event which cannot be reasonably anticipated and controlled,
including an act of God, war, natural calamities, policy changes of local/international
markets and other events which are beyond the reasonable control of BCPL). BCPL
will also not be liable for any adverse material financial impact on the Client’s portfolio
due to such force majeure events.
VI.
Risks related to brokers’ activities. If any broker services are used, in the event that
the systems or third-party software used by brokers fails to operate as expected or is
the target of any cyber-attack such that the software is rendered inoperable, there is a
risk that normal trading cannot be conducted properly or at all, which could cause loss
of capital or profit. Such malfunctions in software or systems may last several days,
which could exacerbate losses. While BCPL maintains a business continuity plan and
will ensure that all brokers it utilizes maintain a business continuity plan, investors may
sustain losses despite BCPL’s and the broker’s best efforts to minimize such losses.
VII. Fund specific Risks. There are various substantial risks associated with an investment
in the Fund. There are many market-related and other factors—some of which cannot
be anticipated—that could cause an investor to lose a major portion or all of its
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investment in the Fund or prevent the Fund from generating profits. No investor should
invest in the Fund unless the investor is fully able, financially and otherwise, to bear
such a loss, and unless the investor has the background and experience to understand
thoroughly the risks of its investment. Below are some of the risks of investing in the
Fund, but this section does not seek to identify each risk, or to describe completely or
substantially those risks. More information about the risks associated with investing in
the Fund can be found in the Fund Agreements. Some of the risks are as follows:
a. No Guarantee of Investment Performance: BCPL cannot guarantee that the Fund
will achieve its stated investment objectives or achieve positive or competitive
investment returns. BCPL cannot control market, regulatory, and other factors
which may affect the performance of the Fund. Investors bear the risk that they
could lose a portion or all of their investment in the Fund.
b. Reliance on Key Personnel; Passive Investment: The Fund is managed exclusively
by key personnel of BCPL. The Fund’s future profitability will in large measure
depend upon the business and investment acumen of key personnel of BCPL.
Should anything happen to key personnel of BCPL, the business and results of
operations of the Fund may be adversely affected.
c. No Market for Interests: Although amounts may be withdrawn on a periodic basis,
interests in the Fund may not be assigned, pledged or otherwise transferred without
the prior written consent of BCPL. There is no market for the interests in the Fund
and none is expected to develop. Interests will not be registered under the securities
law of any jurisdiction and will be subject to strict restrictions on resale and
transferability. Therefore, investors must be prepared to bear the risk of their
investment in the Fund for a substantial period of time.
d. Ongoing Offering Absorbs Management Resources: BCPL will continue to engage
in significant fundraising efforts after the initial closing of the Fund and such efforts
may prevent BCPL from putting time and attention to the investment activities of
the Fund. Since the Fund is expected to continue indefinitely, BCPL expects to be
always dedicating a portion of its time to seeking new investors for the Fund and
such efforts may interfere with BCPL's focus on investment analysis and decision-
making, which may adversely affect the returns of the Fund.
e. Changes in Trading Strategies and Instruments: The trading strategies employed by
BCPL are continually developing. BCPL and its personnel are free to make changes
in trading strategies and to trade new assets or markets. There is no guarantee that
the trading strategies employed will be profitable for the Fund.
f. Absence of Regulatory Oversight: While the Fund may be considered similar to an
investment company, it does not intend to register as such under the Investment
Company Act, in reliance upon an exemption available to privately offered
investment companies. Accordingly, the provisions of the Investment Company
Act (which, among other matters, requires investment companies to have a board
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of directors or trustees comprised in part of disinterested persons, requires securities
or other assets to be held in segregated custody accounts, and closely regulates the
relationship between the investment company and its investment adviser) will not
be applicable.
g. Substantial Charges to the Fund: The Fund is subject to substantial expenses,
regardless of whether it generates any profits. The Fund will be required to make
substantial profits to avoid depletion of its assets from these charges.
h. Operational and Human Error: The Fund’s strategies require active, ongoing
management and dynamic adjustments to the investment portfolio. There is the
possibility that, through human error, oversight or operational weaknesses,
mistakes could occur in this process and lead to significant trading losses.
i.
Institutional Risk: The institutions, including banks, with which the Fund (directly
or indirectly) does business, may encounter financial difficulties that impair the
operational capabilities or the capital position of the Fund.
j. Changing Regulatory Environment: The U.S. and international regulatory
environment for private investment funds is evolving, and changes in regulation
could occur that may adversely affect the Fund and its investment results, or some
or all of the Fund’s investors. The Fund may be adversely affected as a result of
new or revised legislation or regulations imposed by the SEC, the CFTC, the U.S.
Internal Revenue Service, the European Union (such as the Alternative Investment
Fund Managers Directive (the “AIFMD”)), or other U.S. or applicable non-U.S.
governmental regulatory authorities or self-regulatory organizations that supervise
the financial markets. The Fund or some or all of the investors also may be
adversely affected by changes in the interpretation or enforcement of existing laws
and rules by these governmental authorities and self-regulatory organizations. It is
impossible to determine the extent of the impact of any new laws, regulations or
initiatives that may be proposed, or whether any of the proposals will become law.
Compliance with any new laws or regulations could be more difficult and
expensive, and may affect the manner in which the Fund or Fund conduct business.
New laws or regulations may also subject the Fund or some of the investors to new
or increased taxes or other costs.
k. Economic Risk: Changes in economic conditions, including, for example, interest
rates, inflation rates, political and diplomatic events and trends, tax laws and
innumerable other factors, can affect substantially and adversely the business and
prospects of the Fund.
l. Borrowing and Leverage: The Fund may borrow money without limitation to invest
in additional investments. This practice significantly increases the Fund’s market
exposure and its risk. When the Fund has borrowed money for leverage and its
investments increase or decrease in value, the Fund’s net asset value will increase
or decrease more (possibly by multiples, depending upon the degree of leverage
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employed at such time) than if it had not borrowed money. In addition, the interest
the Fund must pay on borrowed money will reduce the amount of any potential
gains or increase any losses.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Neither BCPL nor its founders or principals, has ever been subject to any legal or disciplinary
actions or controversies in connection with BCPL’s services, management, or operations.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Neither BCPL nor any of its management personnel is registered or has an application pending to
register, as a broker-dealer or broker-dealer representative, futures commission merchant,
commodity pool operator, commodity trading adviser, or associated person of the foregoing. BCPL
does not anticipate any such affiliations in the future.
Item 11 – Code of Conduct, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading
BCPL has a written Code of Conduct, a Personal Trading Policy (defined below), and written
ethics standards for employees that cover the following areas, confidentiality, insider trading, gifts
and entertainment, personal trading, prohibited activities, compliance procedures, reporting
violations, and training, among other areas. Failure to abide by the Code of Conduct could result
in disgorgement of profits or gains and/or disciplinary action, including censure, suspension, or
dismissal, against the individual by BCPL. The Code of Conduct and Personal Trading Policy are
available upon request to any Client or prospective Client.
BCPL maintains a culture of ethics and integrity with the highest possible emphasis on clear and
transparent communication and takes pride in its fiduciary duty to put its Client’s interest above
its own under all circumstances. BCPL will not direct the investment of any Client’s assets into
any security or other financial instrument in which BCPL, or any of its related persons, has a
financial interest in without first disclosing this conflict of interest to the Client and obtaining the
Client’s approval to proceed with the trade in writing. Furthermore, BCPL will not buy or sell a
security or financial instrument at the same time as it buys or sells the same security or other
financial instrument on behalf of a Client (e.g. front-running). BCPL may, however, from time to
time, buy or sell securities for itself that it also recommends to Clients. Such transactions may
create a conflict of interest. BCPL will always disclose any transactions that could be construed as
a conflict of interest and will always conduct any such transaction only after the Client’s
transaction has been effected.
BCPL, and its personnel, may trade securities in their personal accounts which may give rise to
conflicts of interest with transactions in Client portfolios. BCPL has implemented a personal
trading policy (the “Personal Trading Policy”) with an emphasis on transparency and self-
restraint in order to reduce the risk of any such conflicts of interest occurring. BCPL and its
personnel are required to strictly comply with the terms of the Personal Trading Policy at all times.
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In an attempt to further mitigate the anticipated conflicts of interest, BCPL also requires that its
personnel act in accordance with all applicable regulation governing investment advisory
practices, conflicts of interest mitigation and personal trading procedures. Clients may obtain a
copy of the Personal Trading Policy by contacting BCPL's Principal Officer at the contact
information provided on the cover page of this Brochure.
BCPL has also developed a Business Continuity Plan to address how it will respond to events that
may significantly disrupt its business. The Business Continuity Plan is also available upon request
to any Client or prospective Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
BCPL has full discretionary authority in selecting broker-dealers for Client transactions, as
applicable. In order to meet its duty to seek “best execution” BCPL determines the reasonableness
of brokers’ fees and compensation on a case-by-case basis based on the nature of services provided
and, on such grounds, as agreed upon with brokers. In seeking best execution, the determinative
factor is not the lowest possible cost, but whether the transaction represents the overall best
qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full range of a broker-dealer’s services. In
selecting a broker-dealer for a transaction, BCPL takes into account a range of factors, including,
but not limited to, price, costs, timing, and speed of execution, responsiveness, track record, quality
of service, business reputation, confidentiality, creditworthiness and financial stability, likelihood
of and capabilities in execution and settlement, and other appropriate factors. In determining the
relative importance of factors considered, BCPL takes into account the size and nature of orders,
the characteristics of the financial instruments to which the order relates, the current market
conditions, and the characteristics of the available brokers or counterparties which can be used or
to which orders can be directed.
There may be potential conflicts of interest that arise as a result of BCPL's brokerage practices. To
mitigate these potential conflicts, BCPL's Code of Conduct will contain a system of policies and
procedures that provide for disclosures and other internal controls.
BCPL does not engage in any soft dollar arrangements.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
BCPL aims to provide high quality service to its Clients and as such provides and continuously
updates a Client portal to allow Clients round the clock access to account information such as
quantities and values of securities held, the amount of cash and cash equivalents and account
transaction activity.
BCPL will review its Clients’ accounts at least annually to ensure that the Clients’ objectives are
being met with the current portfolio of investments. Further, BCPL prides itself on its Client
communication and its ability to provide Clients with relevant information. Accordingly, BCPL
provides Clients with the following resources:
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I. Monthly product synopsis;
II. Monthly account statements detailing account performance during the applicable period;
III. Quarterly account statements summarizing account performance year to date; and
IV. Audited financial reports at the end of each financial year.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
BCPL has entered into agreements for client referral arrangements with third parties whereby third
parties periodically refer Clients to BCPL and BCPL pays a fee the third party for such referral.
Any fees paid to a third party shall be a referral fee in accordance with the requirements of Rule
206(4)-1 of the Advisers Act, and any applicable state securities law requirements. The third party
will disclose the nature of the third party relationship to the Client at the time of the solicitation.
In addition, disclosure will be made to the Client about the third party’s role, and the terms and
conditions of the agreement between the third party and BCPL, including the compensation that
the third party will receive from BCPL before BCPL enters into an advisory contract with the
Client. This compensation shall in no way affect the fee schedule applicable to Clients outlined in
Item 5 or Item 6 of this Brochure.
Item 15 – Custody
A. Portfolio Management Services
In connection with PMS, BCPL does not take physical possession or maintain custody of Client
securities or investment capital. BCPL will rely entirely on third-party brokers, Kotak Mahindra
Bank, HDFC Bank Limited, Axis Bank Limited and ICICI Bank Limited (each, a “Custodian”),
to maintain custody of Client’s securities and investment capital. Each Custodian is a “qualified
custodian” as defined in Rule 206(4)-2 under the Investment Advisers Act (such rule, the
“Custody Rule”). The Custodians will maintain Client funds and securities either in a separate
account for each Client bearing such Client’s name on the account or where applicable, in accounts
containing only BCPL Client funds and securities with BCPL named as agent or trustee on the
Clients on the account on behalf of the Clients. Each Custodian that holds custody of a Client's
securities or funds will send account statements directly to the Client whose securities and funds
they are maintaining custody over. BCPL encourages Clients to compare any such account
statements received directly from a Custodian for an account with the account statement that the
Client receives directly from BCPL corresponding to that account. BCPL adheres to the applicable
requirements of the Custody Rule with respect to each Client for which it is deemed to have
custody. Additional information about Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank Limited, Axis Bank
Limited and ICICI Bank Limited and any fees associated with custody and trade settlement can be
found in the Client Service Agreement.
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B. Fund Management Services
Pursuant to SEC guidance and interpretation of the Custody Rule, “offshore” private funds (i.e.,
pooled investment vehicles) advised by “offshore” investment advisers are considered the “client”
for the purposes of the Advisers Act, not the individual investors in the “offshore” private fund.
Accordingly, as a pooled investment vehicle organized in a foreign jurisdiction and advised by an
adviser with a principal office and place of business outside of the United States, the Custody Rule
does not apply to the Fund. Notwithstanding the foregoing the Fund is subject to an annual audit
by an independent public accountant in accordance with SEBI regulations. Furthermore, with
respect to Fund assets and securities, BCPL utilizes the custodial services of HDFC Bank Limited
serving as Custodian of the Fund. Additional information on HDFC Bank and any fees associated
with custody and trade settlement can be found in the Fund Agreements.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
A. Portfolio Management Services
I. Discretionary Portfolio Management Services. BCPL generally has limited power of
attorney to act on a fully discretionary basis on the Client's behalf. BCPL may exercise
discretion to select the capital amounts and types of securities to be bought and sold to
fulfill investment objectives in Client accounts. Prior to assuming discretion in managing
a Client’s assets, BCPL enters into a Client Service Agreement that sets forth the scope of
BCPL’s discretion, including a limited power of attorney. Details of this arrangement are
fully disclosed to the Client before any Client Service Agreement is entered into. Once a
Client Service Agreement is entered into, unless otherwise instructed or directed by its
Client, BCPL has the authority to determine (i) the securities or other financial instruments
to be purchased and sold for or from the Client’s account (subject to restrictions set forth
in the applicable Client Service Agreement), and (ii) the amount of securities or other
financial instruments to be purchased or sold for or from the Client’s account. BCPL will
only invest on behalf of the account provided by the Client. Any restrictions the Client
places on its account cannot be overridden by BCPL.
II. Non-Discretionary Portfolio Management Services. Discretion will vest solely with the
Client and BCPL may not execute trades in Client accounts without the express consent of
Clients in accordance with the terms and procedures outlined in the Client Service
Agreement.
B. Investment Advisory Services
BCPL will not exercise investment discretion in connection with this service. BCPL will provide
advisory based services regarding actions to undertake in Client accounts but BCPL will have no
authority to execute trades in any such accounts.
C. Fund Management Services
In accordance with the terms outlined in the Fund Agreements, investment discretion with respect
to Fund management will be vested solely in BCPL and its personnel.
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Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
With respect to Portfolio Management Services, BCPL does not vote client securities. Clients will
receive proxies and other solicitations directly from the transfer agent or custodian.
With respect to Fund Management Services, BCPL’s general policy is to abstain from voting
proxies unless it believes that such proxy voting will materially affect the value of the Fund value
and doing so is in the best interest of Fund investors.
Fund investors may obtain information regarding how BCPL voted proxies for the Fund and may
obtain a copy of BCPL's proxy voting policies and procedures by contacting BCPL's Principal
Officer at the contact information provided on the cover page of this Brochure.
Item 18 – Financial Information
BCPL does not have any financial commitments that impair its ability to meet contractual and
fiduciary commitments to clients and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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Form ADV Part 2B –
Brochure Supplement
Item 1
Cover Page
Information current as of
June 2025
This brochure supplement (the “Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the
qualifications and business practices of Buoyant Capital Private Limited ("BCPL”) and its
supervised persons. If you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure Supplement,
please contact us at care@buoyantcap.com and/or at +91-22-6931-9999.
about BCPL
available on
the SEC’s website
Our Brochure and Brochure Supplement may be requested free of charge by contacting Mayuri
Jangid, BCPL’s Chief Compliance Officer at care@buoyantcap.com or at +91-22-6931-9999.
Additional
at
is
information
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Supervised Persons:
Sachin Ramanlal Khivasara
Promoter and Director
B-3501, B-Wing, Kohinoor Square,
N C Kelkar Marg, R G Gadkari Chowk, Shivaji Park, Dadar West,
Mumbai 400 028
Jigar Jeetendra Mistry
Promoter and Director
B-3501, B-Wing, Kohinoor Square,
N C Kelkar Marg, R G Gadkari Chowk, Shivaji Park, Dadar West,
Mumbai 400 028
Viral N Berawala
Promotor and Director
B-3501, B-Wing, Kohinoor Square,
N C Kelkar Marg, R G Gadkari Chowk, Shivaji Park, Dadar West,
Mumbai 400 028
Dipen Kumar Sheth
Director
B-3501, B-Wing, Kohinoor Square,
N C Kelkar Marg, R G Gadkari Chowk, Shivaji Park, Dadar West,
Mumbai 400 028
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Sachin Ramanlal Khivasara
Promoter and Director
Item 2 – Education Background and Business Experience
Sachin is an Institute of Chartered Accountants (“ICAI” or formally known as “ICWAI”)
certified Chartered Accountant. Sachin has over twenty-six (26) years of experience in the
financial industry. Prior to co-founding BCPL, he worked with investment management funds
like Reliance Mutual Fund (currently known as Nippon India Mutual Fund), Edelweiss, and
Enam Group. His previous experience includes mapping and tracking industry sectors using
market research to evaluate investment opportunities, proprietary equity research and related
investment activities, asset allocation evaluation, and asset management functions.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
Sachin has never been the subject of any legal or disciplinary event, proceeding or action.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
None.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Sachin does not receive any additional compensation for his/her investment advisory activities
outside of the performance-based fees listed in Part 2A of the Brochure.
Item 6 – Supervision
Sachin serves as a Promoter and Director of BCPL, and as such, is subject to and follows all of
the supervisory and other policies and procedures of the firm.
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Jigar Jeetendra Mistry
Promoter and Director
Item 2 – Education Background and Business Experience
Jigar is an ICAI certified Chartered Accountant and also a CFA Institute (formerly known as
AIMR) Certified Financial Analyst. Jigar has over twenty-one (21) years of experience in the
financial industry. Prior to co-founding BCPL, he worked as an analyst for HSBC Securities,
Kotak Securities, and Prabhudas Lilladher. His prior experience primarily involved investment
strategy and tracking listed equities.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
Jigar has never been the subject of any legal or disciplinary event, proceeding or action.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
None.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Jigar does not receive any additional compensation for his investment advisory activities
outside of the performance-based fees listed in Part 2A of the Brochure.
Item 6 – Supervision
Jigar serves as a Promoter and Director for BCPL, and as such, is subject to and follows all of
the supervisory and other policies and procedures of the firm.
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Viral N. Berawala
Promoter and Director
Item 2 – Education Background and Business Experience
Qualification: Viral is an ICAI certified Chartered Accountant and also earned his PGPX
(Post-Graduate Programme in Management for Executives) from the Indian Institute of
Management, Ahmedabad. Viral has over twenty-four (24) years of experience in the financial
industry. Prior to joining BCPL, he worked as the Chief Investment Officer of both Essel
Mutual Fund (currently known as Navi Mutual Fund) and Reliance Life (currently known as
Reliance Nippon Life Insurance), and in various roles and capacities at both Reliance Mutual
Fund (currently known as Nippon India Mutual Fund) and Tata Consultancy Services. His prior
experience focused on investment strategy and asset management.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Viral has never been the subject of any legal or disciplinary event, proceeding or action.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
None.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Viral does not receive any additional compensation for his investment advisory activities
outside of the performance-based fees listed in Part 2A of the Brochure.
Item 6: Supervision
Viral serves as a Director for BCPL, and as such, is subject to and follows all of the supervisory
and other policies and procedures of the firm.
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Dipen Kumar Sheth
Director
Item 2 – Education Background and Business Experience
Qualification: Dipen earned his B. Tech (Bachelors in Technology) from the Indian Institute
of Technology, Kanpur and earned his PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) from
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. Dipen has over thirty-two (32) years of experience
spanning several industries. Prior to joining BCPL, Dipen gained experience in the financial
industry working at both Edelweiss and BRICS Securities in their Institutional equity sales
groups as Vice-President where he was responsible for various institutional accounts at each
firm respectively. Dipen also served as the Head of Institutional Equities at HDFC Securities
Ltd and later worked as the Head of HDFC Securities Ltd.’s Strategic Marketing and Retail
Equity group as well. Dipen has a diverse professional background in other industries as well,
having also worked in various roles across the following sectors: manufacturing, investor
relations, consulting, IT services, and new age business ventures.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Dipen has never been the subject of any legal or disciplinary event, proceeding or action.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
None.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Dipen does not receive any additional compensation for his investment advisory activities
outside of the performance-based fees listed in Part 2A of the Brochure.
Item 6: Supervision
Dipen serves as a Director for BCPL, and as such, is subject to and follows all of the supervisory
and other policies and procedures of the firm.
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