Investment Banking Companies in India - A Comprehensive List (2024)

Investment Banking companies typically are located in tier- 1 cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad with major IB companies in Mumbai. As Mumbai is termed as a financial capital, thus, along with stock exchanges, insurance companies, brokerage firms, mutual funds, Mumbai also houses to investment banking companies on a large scale.

And, with the growth of tier- 1 cities in financial matters, investment banking companies are also shifting to places like Delhi NCR, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

If you’re looking to join an investment banking company then you are required to shift to these locations as cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad etc. are a hub of the financial services industry.

International Investment Banks having presence in India

Goldman Sachs

One of the top global investment banks which is well respected in its own field. It offers various services including investment banking, securities services, Global Markets, Research and wealth management.

• Headquarters: New York, US
• India Office: Bangalore
• Employees: 36,000+
• Careers Link: https://goldmansachs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/brand-2/xf-caeaaeb33c61/candidate
  

JP Morgan Chase

It is a multinational bank offering services in various financial services domain. It is the largest bank ranked by S&P Global. It started its operations by offering commercial banking services and later expanded to other areas.

• Headquarters: New York, US
• India Office: Mumbai
• Employees: 200,000+
• Careers Link: https://careers.jpmorgan.com/IN/en/home

Citibank

Founded in 1812, it started as a banking division into consumer space. Citibank is into most of the financial services activities ranging from consumer banking services to HNIs services to Corporate Banking.

• Headquarters: New York, US
• India Office: Mumbai
• Employees: 200,000+
• Careers Link: https://jobs.citi.com/

Morgan Stanley

It is a financial services Business conglomerate operating in various services including wealth management, research, investment management etc. across 36 countries.

• Headquarters: New York, US
• India Office: Mumbai, Bengaluru
• Employees: 60,000+
• Careers Link: https://www.morganstanley.com/people
  

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

It is one of the largest banks of the world operating in similar services as to other largest banks. Now, its name has changed to Bofa securities. It is different from Merrill which is a wealth management division.

• Headquarters: North Carolina, US
• India Office: Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR
• Employees: 200,000+
• Careers Link: https://www.bofaml.com/en-us/content/careers.html

Credit Suisse

It is a global Investment bank and financial services company that is also engaged in services like private equity, asset management, research etc.

• Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
• India Office: Mumbai
• Employees: 45,000+
• Careers Link: https://www.credit-suisse.com/careers/en.html

Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank is a global investment bank with its major Business into Investment Banking division. It is present across in more than 60 countries. It is into private banking, Business banking, insurance and wealth management services as well.

• Headquarters: Frankfurt, Germany
• India Office: Mumbai
• Employees: 87,000+
• Careers Link: https://www.db.com/careers/index_e.html

UBS

It is a global financial services company operating in more than 50 countries. It largely operates in four interdependent divisions- Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and Investment Banking.

• Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
• India Office: Mumbai, Pune
• Employees: 66,000+
• Careers Link: https://www.ubs.com/global/en/careers.html

Barclays Bank

Started by James Barclay, Barclays is a British originated multinational Bank currently operating across the globe. It is into services like private banking, personal banking, corporate banking and investment banking.

• Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
• India Office: Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune
• Employees: 85,000+
• Careers Link: https://home.barclays/careers/

BNP Paribus

It is a bank based out of Paris and currently is one of the largest (8^th) banks of the world. It has presence in over 70+ countries. It helps various corporates and its clients in Investment Banking solutions.

• Headquarters: Paris, France
• India Office: Kolkata, Mumbai
• Employees: 200,000+
• Careers Link: https://group.bnpparibas/en/careers

HSBC

HSBC, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, is another one of the largest banks of the world (7^th largest) spread across more than 65+ countries through 4,000 offices. HSBC first originated in Hong Kong and then later shifted to London. It is into various Businesses including commercial banking, investment banking, private banking etc.

• Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
• India Office: Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru
• Employees: 230,000+
• Careers Link: https://www.hsbc.com/careers

Leading Investment Banks of India

Avendus Capital

Avendus Capital is one of the largest Indian originated Investment Banks that offers various financial services including M&A, Due Dilligence, Private Equity, Investment Banking, private placement, restructuring, recapitalization, turnaround, and valuation advisory services.

• Established Year: 1999
• Type: Boutique Investment Banking Firm
• Business: M&A, Due Dilligence, Private Equity, Investment Banking
• Headquarters: Mumbai
• Careers Link: https://www.avendus.com/india/careers

Axis Capital Limited

Axis Capital Limited, which was earlier called as Enam Securities Private Limited and a part of Axis Bank, is one of the leading Investment Banks engaged in boutique and mid-market investment banking services. It is currently into various services including Equity Capital Markets, M&A, Structured Finance, Private Equity and Investment Banking.

• Established Year: 2005
• Type: Wholly owned subsidiary of Axis Bank
• Business: Equity Capital Markets, M&A, Structured Finance, Private Equity, Investment Banking
• Headquarters: Mumbai
• Careers Link: https://www.axiscapital.co.in/careers

Edelweiss Financial Services Limited

Edelweiss Financial Services Limited is a part of Edelweiss group which was co- founded by Rashesh Shah in 1995. The group is into various services including Credit facilities, Investment & Advisory, Insurance, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Corporate Advisory etc. and it is operating various divisions through different subsidiaries. The competitors of Edelweiss are Centrum India and SMC Finance.

• Established Year: 1995
• Type: Part of conglomerate Edelweiss group
• Business: Credit, Investment & Advisory, Insurance, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Corporate Advisory
• Headquarters: Mumbai
• Careers Link: https://www.edelweissfin.com/edelweisscareers

JM Financial Institutions Securities

JM Financial Services is a complete solution provider of all the financial services from Investment Banking to Wealth & Asset Management to Mortgage Lending & Distressed Credit to brokerage services. It is well known company for Private Equity Services as well and currently operates in midmarket business.

• Established Year: 1998
• Type: Financial Services group
• Business: Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Mortgage Lending, Distressed Credit, Asset Management
• Headquarters: Mumbai
• Careers Link: https://www.jmfl.com/Careers

ICICI Securities Limited

ICICI Securities is a technology-based firm present across 77 cities of India and providing all the integrated services to its clients which includes Investment Banking, Institutional Broking, Retail Broking, Private Wealth Management, and Financial Product Distribution.

• Established Year: 1995
• Type: Technology-based firm and a part of ICICI Bank
• Business: Investment Banking, Institutional Broking, Retail Broking, Private Wealth Management, and Financial Product Distribution
• Headquarters: Mumbai
• Careers Link: https://www.isecpwm.com/careers.html

IDBI Capital

IDBI Capital, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDBI Bank, is a leading financial services company providing a complete package of services including Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Institutional Broking & Distribution, Retail Broking & Distribution, Fund Management, Private Wealth Management, and Research.

• Established Year: 1993
• Type: Wholly owned subsidiary of IDBI Bank
• Business: Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Institutional Broking & Distribution, Retail Broking & Distribution, Fund Management, Private Wealth Management, and Research
• Headquarters: Mumbai
• Careers Link: https://idbicapital.com/careers.asp

O3 Capital Global Advisory Services

O3 Capital, edge to edge competitor of Avendus Capital, is a mid-market Investment Banking Company involved in the business which includes Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, and Alternate Asset Management. O3 capital has hired experienced professionals into the company and has opened offices in countries other than India as well.

• Established Year: 1993
• Type: Mid-Market Investment Bank
• Business: Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, and Alternate Asset Management
• Headquarters: Mumbai
• Careers Email: careers@o3capital.com
  

Veda Corporate Advisors

Veda Corporate Advisors is a Chennai based boutique and mid-market Investment Bank. It is one of the largest Investment Banks of Chennai. And like other IBs, it also employs people with high professional acumen and serves clients in services like Mergers & Acquisitions, Structure Debt Finance and Private Equity.

• Established Year: 2003
• Type: Boutique Investment Banking Firm
• Business: Mergers & Acquisitions, Structure Debt Finance, Private Equity
• Headquarters: Chennai, Bengaluru
• Careers Link: https://vedacorp.com/careers/

Spark Capital

Spark Capital is one of the leading mid-market Investment Banks of India which is located in Bengaluru. It is engaged in services including Investment Banking, Institutional Equities, Fixed Income Advisory and Wealth Advisory and it is very active in deals closures. Spark Capital always managed to maintain themselves to be on the league table.

• Established Year: 2001
• Type: Mid-Market Investment Banking Firm
• Business: Investment Banking, Institutional Equities, Fixed Income Advisory and Wealth Advisory
• Headquarters: Bengaluru
• Careers Link: http://sparkcapital.in/careers/

Unitus Capital

Unitus Capital, founded in 2008, is India’s first established Impact based Investment Banking Company. It is engaged in services including Structure Debt Finance, Private Equity and Corporate Advisory for companies that are creating impact in the lives of the individual. For Example, Environment related companies, Food & Agriculture, Micro Financing, Fin-tech etc.

• Established Year: 2008
• Type: Impact based Investment Banking Firm
• Business: Structure Debt Finance, Private Equity, Corporate Advisory
• Headquarters: Bengaluru
• Careers Email: info@unituscapital.com

MAPE Capital Advisors

MAPE is a leading Investment Bank of India engaged primarily into M & A and Private Equity. It also provides other services including Corporate Advisory, Debt, Real Estate Financing etc. MAPE is ranked as top 10 Investment Banks of India on the basis of their number of transactions.

• Established Year: 2001
• Type: Mid- Market Investment Banking Firm
• Business: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Corporate Advisory, Debt, Real Estate Financing
• Headquarters: Bengaluru
• Careers Link: http://www.mapegroup.com/careers.html