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Vishal Gutka

Questioner · DISC type c
Senior Vice President Consumer and Retail sector research at ASK Investment Managers Limited
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Vishal Gutka is a Senior Vice President at ASK Investment Managers, specializing in consumer and retail sector research. A qualified Chartered Accountant, he has built a strong reputation through analytical roles at HDFC Securities and PhillipCapital, focusing on investment analysis and market trends.

Describing himself as a lifelong learner, Vishal possesses a deep curiosity for understanding consumer insights and psychology. This interest informs his professional analysis, blending hard data with an appreciation for the human behavior that drives market dynamics, particularly within the consumer goods space.

He achieved an impressive All India Rank of 38 in his Chartered Accountancy examinations, a testament to his diligence and analytical prowess.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President Consumer and Retail sector research
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Personality Overview

How Vishal shows up

Cautious & Analytical
Not Easily Convinced
Value Seeker

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Priorities

Topics Vishal cares about

Consumer Sector Analysis
As a seasoned research analyst, he consistently evaluates the performance and strategy of companies in the consumer and retail sectors, from FMCG to lifestyle brands.
Investment Strategy
His career is centered on identifying investment opportunities by analyzing company fundamentals, market positioning, and growth prospects in the public markets.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Senior Vice President Consumer and Retail sector research
ASK Investment Managers Limited
4-2024 - 5-2025
Vice President Consumer and Retail sector research
HDFC securities
8-2018 - 4-2024
VP Research - consumer and Retail
Phillip Capital India Pvt. Ltd.
12-2017 - 8-2018
AVP - Consumer discretonary and Media
Phillip Capital India Pvt. Ltd.
12-2015 - 11-2017
Analyst Tracking Consumer, Mid-caps,Media and Telecom
BNP Paribas
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2006 - 2010
CA
ICAI
2011 - 2012
CFA Level 1
CFA IInstitute
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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