Winners Rationale

“For more than 15 years, Goldman Sachs Asset Management has positioned itself as a cornerstone for investors who seek exposure to India’s structural growth,” said Jeremy Chan, senior reporter at Asian Private Banker.

“The fund, a top performer, maintains its strong track record and ability to outperform its benchmark – the MSCI India IMI Index – delivering strong returns and alpha almost entirely from its bottom-up stock selection approach. This consistency is evident in the fund’s standing, as it holds a 4-star Morningstar rating and ranks in the top 8th percentile among its peers.

“It has seen a strong year-on-year increase in distributions across Asia among major, adding to the already commendable numbers of private banks that have onboarded the strategy.


“The fund – the largest SICAV India Equity fund – attracted significant investor interest, cementing its status as a strategy of choice for India investing across Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand. 

“Asian Private Banker is delighted to present Goldman Sachs Asset Management with the highly coveted prize of Best Fund Provider – India Equity at the Asset Management Awards for Excellence 2026. We would like to congratulate everyone at the firm on this well-deserved award.”