Mr. Ajay Garg is the Director and Chief Executive Officer of the SMC Group. A Rank holder and Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), he brings close to three decades of comprehensive experience in securities, commodities, and currency markets, with deep insight into the complexities of the capital markets.
In his role, he leads the core businesses of Broking and Clearing services at SMC and also oversees the NRI and FPI verticals. His responsibilities encompass business development, risk management, technological innovation, brand strategy, and marketing for the entire group. With a steadfast belief in the power of technology, he has played a pivotal role in modernizing the company’s operations and expanding its national and international network of brokers and sub-brokers.
Under his visionary leadership, SMC has developed a range of proprietary platforms and tools aimed at simplifying and enriching the trading experience. These include Auto-Trender, an in-house research-based analytical tool; SMC ACE, a robust mobile trading app; Algo Trader; Robo Advisory-enabled platforms; and the Portfolio Health Checker. These innovations have contributed significantly to transforming trading from a complex task into an intuitive and seamless experience for investors.
Mr. Garg’s dynamic leadership and future-oriented thinking have earned him several notable accolades. He was named ET’s Most Promising Business Leader of Asia in 2019 at The Economic Times Asian Business Leaders Conclave in Singapore. In 2021, he was recognized among the Top 10 Group CEOs by CEO Insights Magazine. He was also awarded Entrepreneur of the Year (Innovation in Financial Services) by Times Now and Franchise India in 2015.
Beyond his corporate responsibilities, he plays an active role in shaping the broader financial landscape as the Alternate President of the Commodity & Capital Market Participants Association of India (CPAI), contributing to industry development and regulatory dialogue.
Driven by innovation, strategic foresight, and a strong commitment to excellence, Mr. Ajay Garg continues to steer the SMC Group toward sustained growth and leadership in the financial services sector.
| OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS | ||
| S. No. | Company Name | Designation |
| 1 | SMC Global IFSC Private Limited | Managing Director |
| 2 | SMC Insurance Brokers Private Limited | Director |
| 3 | Dee Faces Herbal Private Limited | Director |