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  • Pitch perfect! NIIF clinches Alea Cup in a thrilling corporate showdown

    Pitch perfect! NIIF clinches Alea Cup in a thrilling corporate showdown

    MUMBAI: It was wickets over wallets and boundaries over balance sheets as Mumbai’s financial elite swapped suits for cricket whites at the third edition of the Alea Cup, hosted at the Western Railway Sports Ground. Sponsored by Alea Consulting and held under the umbrella of Saran Sports’ iconic CC7 tournament, the clash brought together six powerhouse teams from the financial world including heavyweights like NIIF, Kotak Investment, CPP Investments, and Apollo Asset Management.

    And what a finish it was. National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in a nail-biting final against Investec Capital, adding another feather to its sporting cap after past glory in previous editions. The Alea Cup, which has seen participation from the likes of KKR, Brookfield, JM Financial Private Equity, and Xponentia Capital, has fast become a marquee event for those who crunch numbers by day and smash sixes by dusk.

    The tournament is part of the Saran Sports CC7 series, recognised by the Limca Book of Records as the world’s longest-running corporate cricket event. Since 1997, over 1,500 corporate teams have padded up for what is arguably India’s most spirited fusion of boardroom ambition and backyard banter.

    Alea Consulting founder Deepak Bhawnani said, “Alea Cup offers working professionals a chance to engage in a sport they enjoy, providing personal satisfaction and a sense of achievement while promoting physical fitness and mental well-being. Our objective is to instil values such as teamwork and sportsmanship in the players. It also provides opportunities to connect with colleagues and professionals from other companies, which can be beneficial for career growth and business opportunities.”

    Far from a mere weekend escape, the Alea Cup has come to symbolise the camaraderie, competitiveness, and community that cricket inspires across all walks of life. It honours not only the nation’s love for the sport but also the human side of the finance industry where handshakes can be as important as half-centuries, and shared memories outlast match scores.

    With each edition, the tournament continues to hit it out of the park proving once again that whether on the field or in finance, strategy, stamina, and synergy remain a winning combo.

  • Due diligence pays dividends as Alea elevates Dhananjay Saraswat

    Due diligence pays dividends as Alea elevates Dhananjay Saraswat

    MUMBAI: Climbing the corporate ladder is no easy feat unless, of course, you’ve built it rung by rung yourself. Alea Consulting has announced the elevation of long-time team member Dhananjay Saraswat to the role of director of operations, recognising a decade’s worth of sharp investigative acumen, operational finesse, and an unwavering eye for detail.

    Saraswat, whose portfolio spans compliance, fraud investigations, due diligence, and hidden asset tracing, has been instrumental in steering Alea’s operational ship. From managing clients to ensuring deliveries stay on point, and even spearheading expansion efforts, he’s worn multiple hats and evidently, worn them well.

    Alea Consulting founder Deepak Bhawnani states, “Dhananjay is a pivotal part of our team for many years. His contributions and leadership skills to drive various projects are unparalleled. This promotion underscores how one can achieve growth based on merit and performance. As we elevate the company and expand our business with new service lines and into new geographies, Dhananjay will continue to play a crucial role.”

    Before becoming Alea’s go-to troubleshooter, Saraswat was at Gerson Lehrman Group, where he juggled stakeholders across domestic and global landscapes. Armed with an MBA in marketing and finance from IILM University and a slew of credentials including certifications from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and a 2024 programme from IIM Ahmedabad his academic arsenal is as formidable as his professional one.

    As Alea Consulting eyes new geographies and service lines, Saraswat’s promotion signals more than just internal growth, it marks a strategic step in fortifying the firm’s future with someone who already knows its foundations inside out.