Jugal is an Analyst at The Blended Finance Company, currently focused on projects in the WASH sector. Prior to joining TBFC, he served as an equity research analyst at CRISIL Global Research and Risk Solutions, where he was part of a strategic valuation team for a leading global investment fund with over EUR 9 billion in assets under management. With over two years of experience, he conducted research, developed and maintained valuation models for stocks in the global consumer discretionary and water utilities sectors.

His specialization included macro research, creating earnings briefs, sector reports, and other ad hoc assignments. He gained significant exposure to the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) space, analyzing companies’ ESG practices and policies within his coverage.

Jugal is a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Level 3 Candidate and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai. He is based in Mumbai and has a keen interest in music, sports, and traveling.