Most investors think Portfolio Management Services is only for the ultra-rich. It is not — but it does require the right foundation first.
PMS is a SEBI-regulated investment structure where a professional fund manager builds a portfolio exclusively in your name and demat account. Unlike mutual funds, your money is never pooled. Every security is yours — individually owned, fully transparent, completely goal-aligned.
My role is to recommend and facilitate — not to manage your portfolio directly. As a SEBI-registered PMS Distributor (APRN07002), all fees are fully disclosed before any investment is made. You pay nothing extra, ever.
Not sure if PMS or Smallcase is right for you?
Start with a free 1-hour conversation — no paperwork, no pressure.For investors with ₹50 lakh or more — we identify the right SEBI-registered PMS provider and strategy for your specific goals, risk profile, and investment horizon.
Not ready for PMS yet? Smallcase-style portfolios bring the same discipline, transparency, and goal-alignment — without the ₹50 lakh minimum or the per-transaction tax complexity.
PMS and Smallcase are not competing options — they are two stages of the same wealth plan. We work with you across both, ensuring the right instrument is in place at the right stage.
Before any product is recommended — Smallcase, PMS, or otherwise — we first identify exactly which stage of your wealth journey you are at. PMS belongs to Stage 4 — Accelerate Wealth. Entering it before Stages 1 to 3 are complete is a structural mistake, regardless of corpus size. The R.S.W. Financial Independence Framework ensures the foundation is always in place before growth is pursued.
Managing Money
Build Safety Net
Accumulate Wealth
Accelerate Wealth
Build Legacy
Building toward ₹50 lakh — we start with Smallcase today and map a clear path to PMS as your corpus grows.
Investing in India from abroad through NRE/NRO accounts — FEMA compliance, documentation support, and clear ongoing reporting.
₹50 lakh or more — a bespoke PMS strategy from a SEBI-registered manager, built exclusively around your goals.
Clear answers to the questions we hear most about PMS and Smallcase.
In a mutual fund, your money is pooled with thousands of other investors and managed under one common strategy. In PMS, you directly own every security in your own demat account — the portfolio is built exclusively for you.
This gives you complete transparency on every holding, a strategy tailored to your specific goals, and the flexibility that pooled structures cannot offer. PMS managers also have more room for high-conviction positions that mutual fund regulations do not permit. The trade-off is a minimum investment of ₹50 lakh and greater tax complexity — which is why the foundation must be in place before PMS is entered.
SEBI mandates a minimum investment of ₹50 lakh for all Portfolio Management Services in India. This applies uniformly to all SEBI-registered PMS providers.
If you are working toward this threshold, Smallcase-style portfolios bring the same goal-aligned discipline at a significantly lower entry point — with a simpler tax structure and no liquidity constraints. We work with you from where you are today, with a clear plan for when PMS enters the picture.
A Smallcase is a curated basket of stocks, ETFs, or mutual funds built around a specific goal or investment strategy. It brings PMS-grade discipline — defined strategy, transparent holdings, regular rebalancing — without the ₹50 lakh minimum.
Critically, the tax structure is simpler. In PMS, every buy and sell is a separate taxable event. In a Smallcase built on mutual funds or ETFs, standard STCG and LTCG rules apply — more predictable and easier to manage. For most salaried professionals and NRIs building a corpus, Smallcase is not a compromise — it is the smarter starting point.
Not necessarily. Having ₹50 lakh is the entry requirement — but it is not the only consideration. Before committing that corpus to PMS, we assess whether your emergency fund is in place, your short-term goals are funded, and your liquidity needs are covered.
Rushing into PMS before the foundation is ready — before Stage 2 and Stage 3 of the R.S.W. Framework are complete — creates unnecessary liquidity risk. PMS works best when it is clearly the Accelerate Wealth layer on top of an already-structured financial plan, not a replacement for one.
Yes. NRIs can invest in PMS through NRE (fully repatriable) or NRO (non-repatriable) accounts, subject to FEMA guidelines. Standard KYC documentation is required — passport copy, overseas address proof, and in some cases PIS permission from your bank.
Once onboarded, portfolio management, reporting, and communication are handled remotely — without you needing to be in India. We guide NRI clients through every step and provide capital gains statements for ITR filing in both India and your country of residence. You can also review SEBI's investor guidelines → for full regulatory context.
PMS fees follow one of three models — a fixed annual management fee (typically 1–2.5% per annum), a profit-sharing arrangement above a pre-agreed hurdle rate, or a combination of both. The structure varies by PMS provider and strategy.
As a SEBI-registered PMS Distributor (APRN07002), I receive a commission from the PMS provider — fully disclosed before any investment is made. No separate advisory fee is charged to you. For Smallcase portfolios, fees vary by platform and are communicated clearly before you invest.
This is one of the most important practical differences between the two. In PMS, every buy and sell is a separate taxable event — STCG at 20% for equity held under 12 months, LTCG at 12.5% above ₹1.25 lakh for equity held over 12 months. This requires detailed capital gains tracking at the individual security level.
In a Smallcase built on mutual funds or ETFs, the same STCG and LTCG rules apply — but the structure is simpler and more predictable. For NRI investors, TDS applies on PMS capital gains — rates vary by India's tax treaty with your country of residence. We provide detailed capital gains reports for both. Always consult your CA for personalised tax advice.
One free, no-obligation 1-hour conversation. No paperwork, no pressure.
We discuss your income, existing investments, goals, and family situation. We identify your R.S.W. stage, assess your risk profile, and tell you honestly whether Smallcase, PMS, or a combination is right for you today — with clear reasoning. You leave with clarity regardless of whether you choose to work with us.
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The website persfinanceplanning.in is owned by Mr. Nitin Wali, Pune based Chartered Wealth Manager [CWM] , a registered AMFI Mutual Fund Distributor ARN–244802 and a registered Distributor APRN07002 for Portfolio Management Services (PMS).
As a distributor, the role is limited to facilitating access to mutual funds and PMS providers registered with SEBI and recommending suitable product options based on the investor’s profile.
This platform does not provide investment advisory services under SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, nor does it act as a Portfolio Manager. All information, tools, and calculations shared here are for educational purposes only.
No fees are charged to investors for using this website. The distributor may receive commissions from AMCs or PMS providers for distribution-related activities.
Mutual fund and PMS investments are subject to market risks. Past performance does not guarantee future results. No assurance is given regarding investment returns or the achievement of financial objectives.
