Kotak Mahindra (UK) Limited

Reference number: 171837

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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  • No website on the FCA register

  • Phone number

    020 7977 6900

  • Address

    8th Floor, Portsoken House, 155-157 Minories, London, EC3N 1LS, United Kingdom

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  • What kind of line 020 7977 6900 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC3N 1LS
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money · Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

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Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
02992399
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 November 1994 (31 years old)
Registered office
55 Baker Street, London, W1U 7EU
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Gaurang Balkrishna Shah Director Oct 1961 4 Jul 2012 None
Sanjeev Kumar Prasad Director May 1969 28 Mar 2017 None
Gijo Joseph Director May 1975 25 Mar 2021 None
Ashok Valiram Vaswani Director Dec 1960 27 Jun 2024 None
Tejas Jyotindra Bhatt Director Oct 1977 26 Jun 2025 None
Anil Lohidakshan Director Aug 1981 17 Nov 2025 None

In the full report: every company its directors have run

  • Confirmation that these 6 directors run no other company
  • All 23 people who have been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Kotak Mahindra (UK)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (8) All events (51)

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

15 January 2013

  • No longer regulated by the London Stock Exchange

FCA register

2008

25 June 2008

  • Regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore from this date

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1995

13 March 1995

  • Regulated by the London Stock Exchange from this date
  • Regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority from this date

FCA register

1994

21 November 1994

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 51 events

  • All 51 events in its history (8 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 40
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Firms connected to Kotak Mahindra (UK)

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Kotak Mahindra (UK). A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firm
1
share its postcode
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: the same postcode (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like Kotak Mahindra (UK)

Other firms of the same type (investment or fund manager), nearest first.

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  • Every company its directors have run, named
  • 2 background checks on its contact details
  • All 51 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Kotak Mahindra (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Kotak Mahindra (UK) Limited (FRN 171837) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as an investment or fund manager. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Kotak Mahindra (UK)’s phone number?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7977 6900 for Kotak Mahindra (UK). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Kotak Mahindra (UK) a scam or clone?
Kotak Mahindra (UK) is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Kotak Mahindra (UK)?
It is permitted to hold and control client money, which it must keep separate from its own. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Kotak Mahindra (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who runs Kotak Mahindra (UK)?
Companies House lists 6 directors of Kotak Mahindra (UK): Gaurang Balkrishna Shah, Sanjeev Kumar Prasad, Gijo Joseph, Ashok Valiram Vaswani, Tejas Jyotindra Bhatt and Anil Lohidakshan.
How long has Kotak Mahindra (UK) been in business?
The company was formed on 21 November 1994, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.

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