Investment Banking

As India’s most experienced advisor with over four decades of track record, we work diligently to identify the optimal transaction partners for our clients. Over the years, we have been instrumental in conceptualising and executing some of the most complex and large transactions in India, especially in areas of designing unique transaction structures ideally suited to meet our clients’ objectives.

A customised approach and timely advice enables our clients, both domestic and international giants across sectors and geographies, to leverage lucrative opportunities in order to further their business plans. Based on a deep understanding of industry trends and relationships with India’s leading corporate groups, we help companies maximise the strategic and financial value of each transaction.

Our M&A bankers have executed some of the most complex acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring, take-over defence, de-merger, slump sale, financial advisory and multi-firm mergers

We are a leader in advising institutions for fund raising and for lead managing equity, debt and related offerings. Our clients rely on us for strategic advice, whether it is for Initial Public Offering, Follow-on Public Offering, Rights Offering or Qualified Institutions Placement. We provide creative solutions to solve clients’ problems by innovating new products dovetailing the needs of corporates and investors.

With our vast global and local distribution reach, and understanding of international and domestic investors, we are able to bridge the gap between the providers and issuers of capital.

Our process focus in merchant banking business is on timely and effective execution of ideas for clients. We have a track record of executing complex deals in challenging time frames, without compromising on confidentiality. We take pride in lead-managing some of the most complex, innovative, large equity and debt offerings in India and internationally, by Indian issuers.

We have a dedicated team focussing on private equity players operating in India - bringing together private equity investors and corporate houses.

Besides having active coverage of corporates in India, we possess an understanding of private equity investors’ approach and their requirements. We advise companies on fundraising strategies, as well as private equity investors on their investment approach. This involves ideation, preparation of private placement materials, structuring the transaction, negotiation on financial and strategic terms, facilitating due-diligence and deal closure.

The various types of deals executed under private equity include - Venture Capital, Growth Capital, Pre-IPO, Acquisition Financing, Private Equity Investments in Public Enterprises, Buy-outs and Structured Finance.