ALKA Banerjee Queen of Equity Game

Alka Banerjee - Queen of the equity cult




Even though Alka Banerjee reached American shores in 1994, it is best to call her a global citizen who keeps travelling and often lives out of a suitcase. As managing director of strategy and global equity indices at S&P Dow Jones Indices, Banerjee is often criss-crossing the world. Her travel brings her to India often where she oversees a joint venture with the Bombay Stock Exchange called Asia Index Pvt Ltd.

In her dual role, as the head of indices globally, and head of the Indian JV, Banerjee is firmly clued into what is happening locally. She says: “India is at an exciting time today and I see a lot of dynamism and growth in the country. I have been coming to India on professional visits for the last 15 years and the change in mood is dramatic. I have seen a lot of changes which have happened for the better in the last decade but now I sense that change will be much more rapid and constructive.”

The GIW study found that her imagery and influence is strong in the community where she matters most: investors. Online conversations about her are almost entirely about her domain expertise.

Banerjee feels India helped develop her personality as well as her work ethic. “I am who I am because of my Indian parenting, my Indian schooling and the Indian value system that I grew up with.”

Banerjee is keen to promote index-based investing across the world. “Every country needs robust capital markets... and a complete range of transparent, cost effective and liquid products accessible to all. I see myself helping to bring this message to all the countries around the world.