Abhinav Agarwal appointed as Head of India at DriveWealth

Abhinav Agarwal has been appointed as Head of India at DriveWealth, the US-based brokerage infrastructure company. With 15 years of experience across product management, business leadership, fintech, broking and wealth management, he will lead the company's India strategy and build its local presence from Mumbai. His appointment comes as DriveWealth plans to enter India through the GIFT City route.

Agarwal brings extensive experience in product strategy, business development and digital investing. His professional journey spans traditional banking institutions and fintech platforms, giving him an understanding of the evolving financial services landscape and the growing demand for global investment opportunities.

Prior to joining DriveWealth, Agarwal was associated with 5paisa Capital, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, INDmoney, HDFC Bank, Citibank and Standard Chartered Bank. His experience across these organisations reflects his involvement in banking, investment platforms and financial technology. He holds an MBA from the Indian School of Business (ISB), adding to his professional foundation in business and management.

At DriveWealth, Agarwal will focus on building the India team, developing partnerships with brokerages, wealth managers and fintech companies, and shaping India-focused solutions that enable partners to offer US investing to their customers. DriveWealth's Brokerage-as-a-Service platform provides the infrastructure for businesses to integrate investment and trading services into their offerings.

With its planned entry through GIFT City and a dedicated leader based in Mumbai, DriveWealth aims to strengthen its partnerships with Indian financial services businesses and expand access to US markets. Agarwal's 15 years of experience, combined with his understanding of digital investment platforms and financial services, will support the company's plans to build its presence in India.