Steptrade Share Services Invests around ₹52 Crore Across High-Impact Sectors via Chanakya Opportunities Fund

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Steptrade Share Services, an investment company focused on SMEs, has invested approximately ₹52 crore in over 20 high growth unlisted companies during FY 2024-25 through its first fund, Chanakya Opportunities Fund I. It plans to invest Rs 20 crore more by end of this year in next gen IPO-bound companies.

Launched as a Category II AIF, Chanakya Opportunities Fund I is India’s first SME exchange focused AIF.

Steptrade, through Chanakya Fund, has invested in critical and next-gen sectors including renewable energy, defence, water management, and infrastructure, reinforcing StepTrade’s long-term commitment to building a sustainable and resilient economic ecosystem in the country.

Even as India is striving to become a self-reliant country, known as Aatmanirbhar Bharat, sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture and defence are playing a key role in this vision.

The government in its 2025-26 Union Budget has increased the defence budget by 9.5% to enable local companies boost manufacturing of hi-tech arms and ammunition.

Modern technologies are being used to clean wastewater, helping the environment and public health. The infrastructure sector, including roads and buildings, is aiding national development and improving the country’s global image. The 2025 Budget reduced taxes on many raw materials, lowering production costs.

India’s renewable energy capacity has reached 459.65 GW, fueled by solar panels, pumps, and wind turbines. The PM-KUSUM scheme, promoting solar energy in agriculture, is central to this growth. The 2025 budget allocates 29% more funding for solar energy than last year.

“StepTrade Share Services is proud to be a part of this growth journey. Our vision for Steptrade has always been to look beyond immediate returns and focus on long-term, transformative growth. With a laser sharp focus on the SME and microcap space, we aim to amplify the voices of companies with untapped potential and unparalleled growth opportunities,” said Director of Steptrade Share Services Kresha Gupta.

Under her leadership, the firm continues to emphasize research-backed, conviction-driven investing within the SME and micro-cap universe.

Notably, three portfolio companies have already gone public, reflecting the fund’s robust investment thesis and disciplined approach to value creation.

Backed by one of the most sophisticated CRM infrastructures in the industry, Steptrade Share Services continues to set benchmarks in the AIF domain.