Nikunj Stock Brokers Limited (NSB) has applied for SEBI registration for Merchant Banking. Post registration, the company targets to be a full-fledged Investment Bank — enabling clients to meet their strategic and financial objectives through its complete bouquet of investment banking and corporate advisory services.
This marks a significant expansion of our capabilities. As we prepare for registration, we are building the teams, relationships and processes needed to support companies across the full lifecycle of capital raising and corporate advisory — from a company's first public issue to complex takeovers, buy-backs and strategic exits.
Helping companies access public and institutional capital efficiently — with end-to-end execution from documentation to listing.
Nikunj Stock Brokers Limited intends to facilitate companies in raising capital through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), Follow-on Public Offerings (FPOs) and Rights Issues. The services include end-to-end support — from regulatory compliance, documentation and marketing to final listing on the stock exchanges. The experience of the NSBL team will help it manage IPOs in an efficient and proficient way, where timely execution of public issues, leveraging strong relationships with market regulators and stock exchanges, will be the hallmark of our working.
Nikunj Stock Brokers Limited intends to offer private placement services for the issuance of equity shares and convertible instruments. We also intend to provide our services for Qualified Institutional Placements (QIPs), which allow companies to raise funds from institutional investors.
Public and private placements of listed non-convertible debentures (NCDs), providing companies with a means to raise long-term capital.
Strategic guidance across valuation, structuring, regulatory compliance and transactions — tailored to each company's objectives.
Nikunj Stock Brokers Limited intends to provide comprehensive valuation services for various corporate needs, including mergers and acquisitions, income tax laws, FEMA laws and strategic decision-making. Our team of experts employs industry best practices to determine fair value, ensuring that all valuations are accurate and reliable.
We will also assist companies in designing and implementing Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) that align with the company's strategic goals and regulatory requirements. This includes structuring the ESOPs, determining the right mix of options and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
Nikunj Stock Brokers Limited also intends to offer advisory services for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), helping clients with certification processes and regulatory compliance in a simple way.
For companies looking to get listed directly on stock exchanges or migrate from SME to the main board, we intend to provide advisory and execution services. This includes preparing necessary documentation, liaising with regulators and ensuring a smooth transition.
Nikunj Stock Brokers Limited intends to offer advisory services for Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers (SAST), assisting companies in navigating regulatory requirements for open offers and ensuring compliance with SEBI regulations. We will provide end-to-end support from planning to execution of the open offer process.
We will also provide advisory services for share buybacks and delisting, helping companies optimize their capital structure and exit from public markets when strategic objectives require it. This includes structuring the buyback or delisting plan, obtaining regulatory approvals and executing the transactions seamlessly and efficiently.
The Merchant Banking services described above are proposed offerings. They will commence upon Nikunj Stock Brokers Limited receiving SEBI registration as a Merchant Banker.
We are committed to providing comprehensive investment banking and corporate advisory services tailored to meet clients' diverse needs, while ensuring timely and successful execution of their transactions.