
- Who is Mahendra Jajoo?
- Current Status of Quant Mutual Fund
- Regulatory Update
Quant Mutual Fund has officially announced a significant addition to its leadership team. The fund house has appointed Mr Mahendra Jajoo as a Whole-Time Director on the Asset Management Company (AMC) board.
This appointment is effective from January 14, 2026.
Here is a brief overview of Mr Jajoo’s background and the current standing of Quant Mutual Fund.
Who is Mahendra Jajoo?
Mahendra Jajoo is a veteran fund manager with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with several reputed institutions, including:
- ICICI
- ABN AMRO
- Tata Group
- Pramerica Asset Managers
Previous Role:
Before joining Quant, Mr Jajoo served as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) – Fixed Income at Mirae Asset Investment Managers India. He held this position from August 2016 to November 2025.
Track Record at Mirae Asset:
During his tenure at Mirae Asset, the fund house saw significant growth in its debt assets. Despite a challenging environment for credit and interest rates, the Debt Assets Under Management (AUM) grew from ₹321 crore (in August 2016) to over ₹32,000 crore (in November 2025).
Current Status of Quant Mutual Fund
As of December 2025, Quant Mutual Fund manages a total AUM of ₹93,963 crore. The fund house currently manages 29 schemes, which are broken down as follows:
- Equity Funds: 21
- Hybrid Funds: 5
- Debt Funds: 3
The appointment of a seasoned fixed-income expert comes at a time when the fund house has a substantial presence in the industry.
Regulatory Update
Quant Mutual Fund informed its unitholders about this appointment through a notice-cum-addendum. This notice is now considered an integral part of the Statement of Additional Information (SAI) of the Fund. All other terms and conditions of the fund remain unchanged.
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