Best Investment Banks in India 2026: Top Companies to Know

Humpy Adepu

Kotak Investment Banking – Market leader in IPOs, strong M&A advisory, deep corporate relationships and consistent deal pipeline across sectors.

ICICI Securities – Full-service investment banking, equity capital markets expertise and strong domestic distribution network for large public issues.

Axis Capital – Leading deal maker in equity offerings, infrastructure financing and cross-border transactions with strong institutional investor access.

SBI Capital Markets – Dominates PSU disinvestment, project finance and debt syndication with unmatched government and corporate connectivity.

JM Financial – Renowned for structured finance, private credit and mid-market advisory with strong institutional client base.

Avendus Capital – Tech and startup specialist, private equity deals, high-growth sector expertise and strong global investor network.

Edelweiss Financial Services – Diversified financial solutions, restructuring advisory and capital market transactions across emerging sectors.

HDFC Bank Investment Banking Arm – Strong balance sheet backing, corporate advisory capabilities and leadership in large capital market transactions.

Nuvama (formerly Edelweiss Wealth IB) – Focused institutional equities, wealth-linked deal flow and growing presence in capital market transactions.

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