Mumbai : The
Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) successfully hosted its 14th
Annual Convention at the Jio World Convention Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex,
Mumbai, bringing together over 1500 delegates, including senior regulators,
market leaders, policymakers, investors, and investment banking professionals.
The Convention,
themed “IPOs India: Gateway to Global
Capital, Sustainable Growth, Viksit Bharat,” focused on strengthening
India’s primary markets as a critical conduit for global capital flows and a
key enabler of sustainable economic growth aligned with the vision of Viksit
Bharat.
The Convention
was graced by Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey,
Chairman, SEBI, along with eminent dignitaries including Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO,
NSE, and Shri Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO, BSE, Shri Mahavir Lunawat,
Chairman AIBI among other key dignitaries. The presence of senior
leadership from SEBI, stock exchanges, asset managers, merchant bankers, and
issuers underscored the growing importance of India’s capital markets on the
global stage.
The Convention
featured a series of high-impact keynote addresses, fireside conversations, and
panel discussions spanning the entire lifecycle of capital formation. Key
sessions focused on the role of exchanges in capital formation, SME IPOs,
mutual funds as engines of capital formation, and reforms aimed at simplifying
market access and enhancing transparency in IPO markets. A special session on
India’s long-term capital market vision aligned IPO reforms with the broader national
agenda of sustainable growth and financial resilience.
AIBI unveiled a
series of landmark initiatives designed to strengthen the merchant banking
ecosystem and support the continued growth of India’s capital markets,
including:
·
Preparing Offer Document: Standard
Practices and Disclosures – an updated reference highlighting key standard
observations to improve efficiency in offer document preparation
·
Handbook for Issuers – a comprehensive
guide to regulatory and procedural requirements for SME listings
·
Investor Handbook – a simplified guide
to capital markets and public issue processes aimed at improving investor
awareness
·
MoU between AIBI and International Capital Market Association
(ICMA), London – aimed at fostering global
collaboration and capacity building
·
Investor Focused Prospectus Navigation Guide – designed to simplify disclosures and enhance informed
participation
·
White Paper on Capital Formation –
examining liquidity trends, capital needs, and India’s journey towards a USD 10
trillion economy
·
AIBI 2nd Annual Magazine – featuring
industry insights, regulatory updates, market data, and AIBI’s initiatives
·
Merchant Banker Compliance Referencer –
a structured compliance resource for merchant bankers
·
Investor Awareness Video – developed to
guide investors on rights and grievance redressal
·
Shadow Art – Informed Investor: A symbolic performance
highlighting the values of discipline, trust, resilience, and transparency that
underpin India’s evolving capital markets
Speaking at the
14th Annual Convention, Mr.
Mahavir Lunawat, Chairman, AIBI and CMD, Pantomath Capital said, “India is at an inflection
point where capital markets are growing more stronger with continuously
widening investor base, At AIBI, our continuous efforts are focussed on
creating a robust investment culture and enabling access to knowledge and
intelligence for better capital formation and these initiatives are a step in
that direction”
The 14th Annual
Convention reaffirmed AIBI’s commitment to working closely with regulators,
exchanges, and market participants to strengthen market integrity, enhance
investor confidence, and support sustainable growth in India’s capital markets.
As the primary markets continue to evolve, AIBI reiterated its resolve to help
shape a resilient, transparent, and globally competitive capital market
framework aligned with India’s long-term economic aspirations.