Our Team

Our core team behind Dirghah Capital are seasoned professionals with over 60 years of cumulative expertise in the BFSI sector, turning financial strategies into success stories.

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Praveen Bajaj

Co-Founder & Director

Praveen brings unparalleled expertise in navigating diverse asset classes across the Capital Market. With over two decades of experience, he excels in spotting high-value investment opportunities and crafting innovative solutions tailored to clients' unique needs. Praveen has worked with top-tier institutions like JM Financials, Kotak Securities, UTI Securities (Standard Chartered Wealth Managers), and Standard Chartered AMC. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (Finance), further solidifying his credentials as a leader in the financial space.

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Deepesh Dhariwal

Co-Founder & Director

Deepesh is the strategic powerhouse driving Dirghah Capital’s growth and innovation. A banker turned entrepreneur, his career spans from building operations from scratch to mastering SME and Corporate Lending complexities, navigating Corporate and Investment Banking domains at DBS Bank and Citibank. With over 20 years of diverse experience, Deepesh blends deep financial expertise with a visionary approach. A Chartered Accountant and MBA in Finance & Marketing, he’s the architect behind Dirghah’s forward-thinking strategies and relentless pursuit of success.

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Saral Jain

Business Head – Strategic Partnerships & Investor Relations

Saral Jain is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the BFSI industry, specializing in business development & growth, fundraising, investment management, channel development, business networking and client relationship management. He has worked with organizations such as ArisUnitern RE Solutions, DBS Bank, HDFC Bank, Indusind Bank, Anand Rathi (India), and ABN AMRO Bank (UAE). Saral is an ex-banker with expertise in Corporate & SME Banking, Consumer Banking, Wealth & Investment Management, Stock Broking, Commodities & Insurance. He holds a B.Com (Hons.) in Accounting from Jai Narain Vyas University (JNVU), a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) in Marketing from ICFAI Business School (IBS) and a Post Graduate Programme in Financial Management from Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA). His diverse education strengthens his ability to create effective strategies and drive sustainable success.

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Anita Dhariwal

Mentor

A Chartered Accountant with her 20 years of deep expertise in finance, taxation, and audit related matters is a professional mentor to the group. As a trusted advisor, she closely monitors and manages the company’s financial health , offering strategic insights to drive financial stability and growth. She has previously worked at Shapporji and Pallonji Group, 3I Infotecth.

Her role extends beyond finance, as she consults on organizational change readiness, management strategies, and employee engagement initiatives. Her strong background in Accounting and Assurance empowers her to seamlessly align financial objectives with practical, effective business solutions, making her an invaluable asset to the organization.