What we do Dam Capital Advisors Ltd is a leading Indian investment bank offering equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, structured finance advisory, broking, and research services. |
Founded in 1,993 |
Market share Holds 12.1% market share in IPOs and QIPs as Book Running Lead Manager in 2024, fastest growing investment bank in India. |
Problem solved Facilitates capital raising, financial advisory, and market access to companies, investors, and institutions through expert investment banking and broking services. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves corporate clients, institutional investors including FIIs and DIIs, across multiple sectors and geographies globally; primarily B2B. |
Key management Dharmesh Anil Mehta, Managing Director & CEO, with 25+ years of investment banking experience leading growth. |
Our journey and innovations Established in 1993 with multiple name changes, listed in 2024. Expanded into merchant banking, research consulting, and established subsidiaries in USA and asset management. |
Where we operate India primarily, with subsidiary in USA and clients across US, UK, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Middle East. |
Top products or what we offer Equity Capital Markets (IPOs, QIPs), M&A advisory, private equity, structured finance advisory, institutional equities broking, and research. |
Top brands DAM Capital - recognized as #1 in ECM transactions market share (12.1%) in 2024, strongest merchant banking franchise, leading research coverage with 209 stocks. |
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Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue is driven by cyclical capital market transactions and recurring institutional equities broking and research. |
Our industry position Among India’s top investment banks with leading market shares in ECM and robust institutional equities franchise. |
Financial highlights FY25 consolidated revenue ₹250.2 Cr, PAT ₹103.8 Cr, showing strong growth and profitability. |
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Order book Mandated for 24 IPOs with 16 DRHPs filed, including 14 left lead banker assignments showing strong deal pipeline. |
Whats driving growth Growth driven by active ECM deal flow, expanding institutional client base, diversification, and focused execution in advisory services. |
Our future plans Continue pipeline execution, expand merchant banking and asset management offerings, enhance technology and client reach. |
Our green promise Committed to sustainable business practices; CSR spending exceeded mandated amount in FY25; preparing BRSR for future reporting. |
Our people and values Employees: 126 with strong expertise; focus on talent retention via ESOP scheme; culture of integrity, transparency, and client centricity. |
Key challenges ahead Market volatility in capital markets, regulatory changes, and competition in investment banking space. |
Interesting facts Achieved 12.1% IPO market share in 2024; executed 96 ECM transactions raising over ₹1.6 lakh Cr since 2019; listed through IPO in Dec 2024. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates market risks via diversified deal pipeline, stringent compliance, and focusing on high-quality mandates. |
