Bankim Brahmbhatt

Some Lesser Known Facts About Bankim Brahmbhatt

• Bankim Brahmbhatt hails from Gujarat, India.

• After completing his education in India, Bankim moved to the USA in the early 1990s.

• Bankim started his professional career in the telecom and carrier communication industry.

• In 1993, he founded Bankai Group, which initially focused on telecom trading and later expanded into technology and network services.

• Over time, Bankim has expanded his business to various regions, including the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

• Under Bankai Group, Bankim launched a fintech and digital transformation division, Pinnacle, that supports mobile payments and financial services in developing markets.

• Bankim also launched and managed telecom ventures like BridgeVoice and Broadband Telecom.

• Brahmbhatt gained international recognition after being named in Capacity’s Power 100 List, which honours the top 100 leaders in the global telecom industry.

• In August 2025, Bankim’s companies filed for bankruptcy.

• According to the lawsuit filed by BlackRock, HPS, a major private-credit firm recently acquired by BlackRock, began lending to Brahmbhatt’s companies in 2020. Its exposure grew from $385 million in 2021 to roughly $430 million by 2024. European banking giant BNP Paribas helped finance these loans.

• Initially, when Brahmbhatt was questioned, he assured HPS officials there was “nothing to worry about,” but soon after, he stopped responding to all communication. HPS officials also revealed that several emails and invoices submitted as proof of receivables were false.

• After the lawsuit, when reporters visited his New York office, it was found locked and abandoned. Neighbours claimed they hadn’t seen anyone there in weeks. His luxury cars are also parked outside his office.

• According to some reports, as of November 2025, Bankim has fled the USA and is living in India.

• In an interview, his lawyer has denied all allegations and called the claims in the lawsuit “baseless and unfounded” and added that they are only on paper.

• Bankim Brahmbhatt often speaks about supporting young entrepreneurs.

• He has been actively involved in global business networking events, showing interest in international collaboration.

• Bankim Brahmbhatt enjoys travelling and going on vacation with family.