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Makworth Finserv is an AMFI-registered mutual fund distributor (ARN-196806) operating from Mumbai and Surat, India, founded in 2021 with regulatory registration effective February 2022. The firm distributes Regular Plans of mutual fund schemes across equity, debt, hybrid, ELSS, and index categories, earning trailing commissions from Asset Management Companies at disclosed ranges between 0.05% and 2.00% depending on scheme type. It does not charge client-facing fees; revenue is purely commission-based on client AUM. Beyond mutual funds, Makworth distributes life insurance, Portfolio Management Services (PMS), Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), corporate fixed deposits, and unlisted stocks, positioning itself as a multi-product distribution and advisory shop rather than a single-product IFA.

The go-to-market is sales-led and high-touch: client acquisition occurs through direct advisory consultations at the Mumbai (Kandivali West) and Surat offices, supplemented by phone, WhatsApp, and website inquiry channels. Top-of-funnel demand generation runs through an investor-education content engine — a blog library, 16 financial calculators (SIP, Lumpsum, Retirement, Education, EMI, SWP, and others), a video gallery, an e-book, and active accounts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. There is no proprietary technology platform; the client portal is hosted on a third-party platform (mayuragarwal.wylth.com), and the firm carries no disclosed API, SDK, or AI/ML capability. Operations are founder-led by Mayur Agarwal, who is the named Financial Educator, Grievance Officer, and primary relationship contact across the digital channels.

Customer concentration sits with individual investors and families, with a visible secondary focus on healthcare professionals (doctors) evidenced by two named testimonials. The firm targets use-cases around mutual fund investing, tax planning (Section 80C/80D), child education funding, and retirement corpus building, addressing pain points in financial literacy and goal-based planning. There are no enterprise or institutional clients named, no disclosed AUM, no funding history, and no headcount data; the business appears bootstrapped, privately held, and dependent on the founder's personal regulatory certification and relationships with fund managers across 11+ AMCs including Bandhan, Axis, Edelweiss, HDFC, Tata, Canara Robeco, Kotak, UTI, Mahindra Manulife, and Sundaram.

Name

makworth finserv

Legal name

Makworth Finserv

Website

https://makworthfinserv.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Makworth Finserv is an AMFI-registered mutual fund distributor based in Mumbai and Surat, India, offering commission-based distribution of mutual funds, insurance, PMS, AIFs, and unlisted stocks to individual investors and healthcare professionals through relationship-manager-led advisory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Wealth Management and Mutual Fund Distribution

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive/Full-Service RIAs & Independent Wealth Managers (FSAAACAA)

Keywords

• Mutual fund distribution
• Investment advisory
• Financial planning
• Insurance advisory
• Wealth management

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Mutual Fund Distribution Commission: The firm earns trailing commissions on client investments in mutual fund schemes. Commission rates vary by scheme type: Liquid/Ultra Short Term (0.05%-0.70%), Short Term Income (0.50%-0.90%), Income Funds (0.40%-1.00%), Gilt Funds (0.15%-0.90%), Hybrid Debt/MIP (0.90%-1.20%), Arbitrage Funds (0.55%-0.70%), Fund of Funds (0.25%-0.50%), ELSS (0.65%-2.00%), Index Funds (0.30%-1.00%), Equity/Balance Funds (0.65%-2.00%). They deal in Regular Plans only.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Makworth Finserv is an AMFI-registered mutual fund distributor (ARN-196806) that distributes Regular Plan mutual fund schemes and offers personalized investment advisory to individual investors across India. The firm complements mutual fund distribution with life insurance advisory, Portfolio Management Services (PMS), Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), corporate fixed deposits, and unlisted stocks, alongside tax, child education, and retirement planning services. The firm does not charge clients fees; revenue is earned via trailing commissions from Asset Management Companies.

Product overview

Makworth Finserv is an AMFI-registered financial services firm (ARN-196806) offering a comprehensive suite of investment and advisory products. The core product portfolio centers on mutual fund distribution as the primary offering, complemented by life insurance, Portfolio Management Services (PMS), Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), Corporate Fixed Deposits, and Unlisted Stocks. These investment products are supported by advisory services in Tax Planning, Child Education Planning, and Retirement Planning, which help clients align their product selections with financial goals. The firm also provides a suite of 16 financial planning calculators (SIP, Lumpsum, Retirement, Education, Wedding, Vacation, Life Insurance, Home Loan vs SIP, EMI, Dream Car, Cost of Delay, SWP, and Time to Reach Goal) available on their platform. The offering follows a product-plus-advisory model where financial planning services guide clients toward appropriate product selection from their investment portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mutual Funds Diversified investment product distributed via Regular Plan mutual fund schemes, pooling client money into stocks, bonds, and other securities with expert management, tax advantages (ELSS), and SIP options, SEBI-regulated.
• Life Insurance Financial protection product offering payout to beneficiaries upon policyholder's demise, with term and whole life policies providing tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10(10D).
• Portfolio Management Services (PMS) Personalized investment management service offering customized strategies, active portfolio monitoring, and professional expertise in asset allocation and risk management for wealth growth.
• Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) Investment vehicles pooling capital for assets beyond conventional options including private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and commodities, designed for sophisticated investors seeking portfolio diversification.
• Corporate Fixed Deposits Term deposits offered by NBFCs and corporations providing higher interest rates than bank fixed deposits with fixed tenure and predetermined interest rates.
• Unlisted Stocks Shares of private companies not traded on BSE/NSE, offering early access to growth companies with potential for significant returns upon IPO or growth.
• Tax Planning Financial optimization service using legal strategies under Indian tax laws to minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance, covering Section 80C deductions, capital gains planning, home loan benefits, and Section 80D health insurance deductions.
• Child Education Planning Strategic financial planning service helping parents secure funds for children's education through investment solutions including SIPs in mutual funds, PPF, and child education insurance plans.
• Retirement Planning Comprehensive retirement strategy service including needs assessment, goal setting, investment strategies (NPS, PPF, mutual funds), tax efficiency planning, and retirement income planning for post-working years.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AMFI (Association of Mutual Funds in India)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 February 2022AMFI registration (ARN-196806) obtained on 08-Feb-2022 with validity until 28-Jan-2028. This regulatory partnership enables the firm to distribute mutual fund products and operate as a licensed mutual fund distributor in India.
• SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory oversight by SEBI for mutual fund distribution operations. The firm operates under SEBI guidelines and investor protection frameworks.
• Fund Managers Network (Various AMCs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelationships with fund managers across multiple Asset Management Companies including Bandhan Mutual Fund, Axis Mutual Fund, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, HDFC Mutual Fund, Tata Mutual Fund, Canara Robeco Mutual Fund, Kotak Mutual Fund, UTI Mutual Fund, Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund, Sundaram Mutual Fund, and Edelweiss AMC. CEO Radhika Gupta (Edelweiss AMC) and MD Nilesh Shah (Kotak MF) are among notable connections.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prudent Corporate Advisory Services: Listed AMFI-registered mutual fund distributor and wealth management firm serving individual investors across India. Operates a very similar distribution-led model with multiple products, making it a near-perfect peer for benchmarking Makworth's economics and growth.
• NJ Wealth: One of India's largest mutual fund distributors with multi-product wealth services for individual investors. Directly comparable business model of MF distribution plus insurance, PMS, and AIF distribution with a sales-led relationship manager approach.
• Anand Rathi Wealth Services: Listed Indian wealth management firm offering mutual fund distribution, PMS, AIF, insurance, and financial planning to HNI and mass-affluent clients. Comparable product breadth and target segments, though operating at significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• 360 One Wealth: Large listed Indian wealth management firm with comprehensive offerings across MF distribution, PMS, AIF, and private wealth advisory. A broader incumbent that competes for the same HNI and affluent segments Makworth targets, but with deeper institutional infrastructure.
• ICICI Securities: Large listed Indian brokerage and distribution platform offering mutual funds, insurance, IPOs, and advisory. A broad incumbent with overlapping product offerings though primarily execution-led rather than advisory-led.
• HDFC Securities: Subsidiary of HDFC Bank offering mutual fund distribution, broking, and wealth advisory to retail and HNI clients. Competes with Makworth in the mutual fund distribution category but as part of a much broader financial services franchise.

Emerging players

• Kuvera: Digital-first direct mutual fund investment platform with goal-based planning tools and zero-commission Direct Plans. Represents the structural threat to Regular Plan distributors like Makworth and competes for the same mass-affluent investor segment.
• Groww: One of India's largest retail investment platforms offering direct mutual funds, stocks, and FDs with a mobile-first UX. Competes for the same end-investor wallet share as Makworth, particularly among younger self-directed investors.
• INDmoney: Digital wealth management super-app offering mutual funds, stocks, fixed deposits, and financial planning tools. Overlaps with Makworth's investor education and planning positioning while undercutting on commission economics via Direct Plans.
• Zerodha Coin: Direct mutual fund platform within Zerodha's ecosystem, offering zero-commission MF investing. Represents a meaningful competitive alternative for cost-sensitive Indian investors who might otherwise engage a distributor like Makworth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Makworthfinserv
• Facebookfacebook.com/Makworthfinserv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/makworth-finserv
• Instagraminstagram.com/mayur_agarwal1408

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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