Equity Capital Markets

A pioneer and leader in the equity capital markets

Highlights

  • #1 Book Running Lead Manager for Equity Offerings in FY 2010*
  • Led 15 of the 20 largest Indian Offerings from FY 2000 to FY 2010*
  • A pioneer for new capital market products in India

*Source: Prime Database

Kotak Investment Banking, a pioneer and leader in the equity capital markets, has worked on the development of some of the most path-breaking innovations in the Indian capital markets including the introduction of book building in public offers and the introduction of Qualified Institutional Placements (QIPs) in India. The firm has a strong track record of managing several industry-defining deals and has been the book runner for some landmark government disinvestments.

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Key Recent Deals

In FY2010, Kotak Investment Banking has been the lead manager to ten out of seventeen IPOs (above Rs. 2.5 billion) accounting for ~70% of the total money raised in these IPOs. We have helped companies raise ~ US$ 5.5 billion through QIPs and IPOs in FY2010. (Source: Prime Database). Some of the recent transactions include:

IPOs

  • Jaypee Infratech: In 2010, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 22.3 bn
  • SKS Microfinance: In 2010, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 16.3 bn
  • DB Realty: In 2010, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 15 bn
  • Hathway: In 2010, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs 6.7 bn
  • Gujarat Pipavav Port: In 2010, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs 5.5 bn
  • Nitesh Estates: In 2010, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 4.1 bn
  • Jubilant FoodWorks: In 2010, Sole Book Running Lead Manager, Rs 3.3 bn
  • Bajaj Corp: In 2010, Sole Book Running Lead Manager, Rs 3 bn
  • Hindustan Media Ventures: In 2010, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs 2.7 bn
  • Vascon Engineers: In 2010, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs 1.8 bn
  • NHPC: In 2009, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 60.4 bn
  • Adani Power: In 2009, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 30.2 bn
  • JSW Energy: In 2009, Book Running Lead Manager to the IPO of Rs. 27 bn
  • Pipavav Shipyard: In 2009, Co-book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 5 bn
  • Godrej Properties: In 2009, Global Coordinator and Book Running Lead Manager, Rs 4.7 bn
  • DB Corp: In 2009, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 3.8 bn
  • Mahindra Holidays & Resort: In 2009, Global Coordinator and Book Running Lead Manager, Rs 2.8 bn

Indian Depository Receipts (IDRs)

  • Standard Chartered: In 2010, Book Running Lead Manager – first-ever issuance of an IDR, Rs. 24.8 bn

FPOs

  • NMDC: In 2010, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 99.3 bn
  • NTPC: In 2010, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs 84.8 bn
  • Rural Electrification Corporation: In 2010, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs 35.3 bn

QIPs

  • Adani Enterprises: In 2010, Joint Global Coordinator and Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 40 bn
  • Bharat Forge: In 2010, Joint Global Coordinator and Book Running Lead Manager - first-ever simultaneous yet unlinked issuance of Equity and Non-Convertible Debentures + Warrants in India, Rs 6.2 bn
  • Godrej Consumer Products: In 2010, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 5.3 bn
  • Jubilant Organosys: In 2010, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 3.9 bn
  • Jyothy Laboratories: In 2010, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 2.3 bn
  • Mahindra Forgings: In 2010, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 1.8 bn
  • HDFC: In 2009, Book Running Lead Manager - QIP of NCD with Detachable Warrants, Rs. 43 bn
  • Housing Development & Infrastructure: In 2009, Joint Global Coordinator and Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 16.9 bn
  • GVK Power & Infrastructure: In 2009, Joint Global Coordinator and Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 7.2 bn
  • Cipla: In 2009, Global Coordinator and Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 6.8 bn
  • LIC Housing Finance: In 2009, Global Coordinator and Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 6.6 bn
  • PTC India: In 2009, Joint Global Coordinator and Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 5 bn
  • Nagarjuna Construction Company: In 2009, Global Coordinator and Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 3.7 bn
  • Patel Engineering: In 2009, Global Coordinator and Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 3.4 bn
  • Network 18: In 2009, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 2.1 bn
  • Sunteck: In 2009, Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 1.6 bn
  • Orbit Corporation: In 2009, Global Coordinator and Book Running Lead Manager, Rs. 1.5 bn

Rights Issues

  • Piramal Glass: In 2009, Lead Manager, Rs. 1.9 bn
  • State Bank of India: In 2008, Lead Manager, Rs. 167 bn

Landmark Transactions

  • Standard Chartered: First ever issuance of an Indian Depository Receipt
  • Bharat Forge: First eversimultaneous yet unlinked Issuance of Equity and Non-Convertible Debentures + Warrants in India
  • HDFC: First ever QIP of NCD with detachable warrants, Rs. 43 bn
  • NHPC: Largest ever PSU IPO, Rs. 60.4 bn
  • State Bank of India: Largest ever Equity Issuance in India, Rs. 167 bn
  • Reliance Power: Largest IPO in India till date, Rs. 115.6 bn
  • DLF: Largest Real Estate IPO in India till date, Rs. 91.9 bn
  • GMR: Largest QIP transaction till date, Rs. 39.7 bn
  • Mahindra Gesco: First QIP transaction exceeding, US$ 100 mn
  • Hughes Software Systems: First Book Built IPO
  • Maruti: First ‘French Auction’ in Asia
  • IPCL: First Book Built Follow-on Offering
  • HCL: First issue under 10% dilution guidelines
  • Maruti: First Book Built IPO with stand by underwriting; IFR Deal of the Year

Team Leader

Has been with the Kotak Group since 1999. He heads the Equity Capital Markets group and has been closely involved in a number of landmark initiatives in the capital markets business.

Has an in-depth understanding of the regulatory framework for capital markets designed by SEBI and the stock exchanges.

Is a chartered accountant (ACA, ACS, Grad CWA).

Leadership team