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Professionals
It doesn’t get better than this - Axis Capital is at the top of the Investment Banking league. In 2024, it was rated India’s Best Investment Bank and Best Securities House in 2024 by Euromoney Securities, and the Best Investment Bank (Domestic) by Finance Asia.
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Students & Interns
Our mentorship program aims to equip a new generation of experts to navigate and eventually command a fast-changing capital market. If you have a passion for equity market dynamics from any angle.
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Intern Testimonials
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ACL gave me invaluable exposure to finance and refined my research and communication abilities. My mentors gave me hands-on experience in market research, a strong understanding of the Internet and Telecom Sectors and a chance to write reports on trends in these sectors.
Siddhant Mehta
NMIMS, MumbaiEquity Research
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Derivatives was very new to me when I joined - today, I am confident about holding a conversation about it for hours. On the trading floor, I was amazed at trader-client relationships, at how the spoken word is bond as traders execute massive orders in seconds, just on the word of a client.
Manasa Basvaraju
SPJIMR, MumbaiEquity Broking
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My internship at Axis Capital was an exceptional experience that offered great learning from experienced senior management and real-time exposure to the fast-paced world of investment banking.
Kushal Shah
IIM, AhmedabadInvestment Banking
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I received invaluable exposure to finance and investments, sharpened my analytical skills and deepened my understanding of strategic planning. My mentor included me in training programmes and offered insightful guidance at every step.
Sachita
IIM, JammuInvestment Banking
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My Axis Capital experience offered me a unique blend of mentorship and practical learning, significantly enhancing my understanding of the investment banking process and preparing me for future challenges in finance. Thank you for the incredible opportunity that I had at Axis Capital!
Aman Agarwal
London School of EconomicsInvestment Banking
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At ACL, I got the perfect exposure I needed for building a career in the field of investment banking. I am extremely thankful for this opportunity and hoping to work with/at Axis Capital again in the future.
Ashvin Sikka
Shiv Nadar UniversityInvestment Banking
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The onus of inclusion is on those who are included, not on those who are excluded
Objective
We seek to create an inclusive, equitable, culturally competent, supportive, and safe environment where our employees model behavior that enriches our workplace. Axis Capital is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Human Capital
Our human capital is our most valuable asset, which helps us to differentiate ourselves in an increasingly complex and highly competitive world. It is our belief that the collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self- expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not just our culture, but our values too.
Safe Workspace
We are committed to creating workplaces that are safe and inclusive, where employees feel empowered to contribute, speak up, and bring their best to work every day.
Culture of Inclusion
We celebrate our employees’ differences across multiple identity groups, both visible and invisible, that make our employees unique. We strive to create a culture that allows the uniqueness of each one to access opportunities in realizing their potential.
- At Axis Capital, we meaningfully embrace and encourage different perspectives and believe we are made stronger by our unique intersectional combination of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental ability, varied backgrounds, cognitive skills, culture, age, race, and ethnicity.
- Our culture of inclusion, and focus on health and well-being, helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can function at their best.
- When we collaborate with others who have different points of view, it creates a greater mix of ideas and spurs innovation – this is the crux of our reputation and the company’s achievements.
Axis Capital’s M&A practice is led by
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Deepak Sharma Managing DirectorDeepak Sharma heads the M&A practice and the Financial Sponsors Group at Axis Capital. He is responsible for both the strategic and operational aspects of the firm’s overall advisory business, including senior level relationship management, new business development and overall client delivery oversight. In a long and stellar career, he has been involved in transactions involving leading Indian corporates, multinationals, financial sponsors and government organizations. Having started his career with Arthur Andersen, Deepak has also worked with global financial institutions like Lazard and Rabobank. He joined Axis Capital from Lazard Mumbai where he had led that firm’s advisory for industrials, infrastructure, building materials, energy and natural resources. Deepak is a recipient of the Roll of Honor from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta and is an Electrical Engineer from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
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Deepak Sharma Managing Director
Deepak Sharma heads the M&A practice and the Financial Sponsors Group at Axis Capital. He is responsible for both the strategic and operational aspects of the firm’s overall advisory business, including senior level relationship management, new business development and overall client delivery oversight. In a long and stellar career, he has been involved in transactions involving leading Indian corporates, multinationals, financial sponsors and government organizations. Having started his career with Arthur Andersen, Deepak has also worked with global financial institutions like Lazard and Rabobank. He joined Axis Capital from Lazard Mumbai where he had led that firm’s advisory for industrials, infrastructure, building materials, energy and natural resources. Deepak is a recipient of the Roll of Honor from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta and is an Electrical Engineer from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
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Deepak Sharma Managing Director
Deepak Sharma heads the M&A practice and the Financial Sponsors Group at Axis Capital. He is responsible for both the strategic and operational aspects of the firm’s overall advisory business, including senior level relationship management, new business development and overall client delivery oversight. In a long and stellar career, he has been involved in transactions involving leading Indian corporates, multinationals, financial sponsors and government organizations. Having started his career with Arthur Andersen, Deepak has also worked with global financial institutions like Lazard and Rabobank. He joined Axis Capital from Lazard Mumbai where he had led that firm’s advisory for industrials, infrastructure, building materials, energy and natural resources. Deepak is a recipient of the Roll of Honor from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta and is an Electrical Engineer from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
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Transaction Details for ION Energy Inc
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₹ 10,400 MnIPO Dec 2021
The transaction involved Endurance purchasing 51% stake in Maxwell Energy System Pvt. Ltd (Maxwell), a subsidiary of ION Energy Inc. (renowned energy tech start-up) with remaining 49% to be purchased in a phased manner over 5 years – Maxwell is engaged in the business of development, manufacturing, assembly and selling of advanced electronics in the form of battery management systems (BMS) and battery focused power distribution units for electric vehicles and energy storage systems – Endurance is one of the leading automotive component manufacturers having a diverse range of technology intensified products with operations in India and Europe. ETL is engaged in designing / engineering, manufacturing of aluminium castings, suspensions, braking systems and transmissions – Maxwell’s BMS is the first specific EV product in Endurance’s portfolio, Endurance plans to leverage Maxwell’s deep technical expertise developed over the years and its BMS deployment experience in Indian and European conditions – Endurance aims to offer its products to multiple new customers, including Indian automotive OEMs and battery pack manufacturers
Axis Capital acted as exclusive Financial Advisor to ION Energy Inc. – Axis Capital ran a global competitive process and reached out to potential acquirers from North America, Europe & Asia – Extended comprehensive transaction support to the client team ranging from deal conceptualisation & structuring, buyer outreach, negotiations, due diligence coordination and transaction documentation, besides assisting in overall transaction process management -
₹ 10,400 Mn
IPO Dec 2021
The transaction involved Endurance purchasing 51% stake in Maxwell Energy System Pvt. Ltd (Maxwell), a subsidiary of ION Energy Inc. (renowned energy tech start-up) with remaining 49% to be purchased in a phased manner over 5 years – Maxwell is engaged in the business of development, manufacturing, assembly and selling of advanced electronics in the form of battery management systems (BMS) and battery focused power distribution units for electric vehicles and energy storage systems – Endurance is one of the leading automotive component manufacturers having a diverse range of technology intensified products with operations in India and Europe. ETL is engaged in designing / engineering, manufacturing of aluminium castings, suspensions, braking systems and transmissions – Maxwell’s BMS is the first specific EV product in Endurance’s portfolio, Endurance plans to leverage Maxwell’s deep technical expertise developed over the years and its BMS deployment experience in Indian and European conditions – Endurance aims to offer its products to multiple new customers, including Indian automotive OEMs and battery pack manufacturers
Axis Capital acted as exclusive Financial Advisor to ION Energy Inc. – Axis Capital ran a global competitive process and reached out to potential acquirers from North America, Europe & Asia – Extended comprehensive transaction support to the client team ranging from deal conceptualisation & structuring, buyer outreach, negotiations, due diligence coordination and transaction documentation, besides assisting in overall transaction process management -
₹ 10,400 Mn
IPO Dec 2021
The transaction involved Endurance purchasing 51% stake in Maxwell Energy System Pvt. Ltd (Maxwell), a subsidiary of ION Energy Inc. (renowned energy tech start-up) with remaining 49% to be purchased in a phased manner over 5 years – Maxwell is engaged in the business of development, manufacturing, assembly and selling of advanced electronics in the form of battery management systems (BMS) and battery focused power distribution units for electric vehicles and energy storage systems – Endurance is one of the leading automotive component manufacturers having a diverse range of technology intensified products with operations in India and Europe. ETL is engaged in designing / engineering, manufacturing of aluminium castings, suspensions, braking systems and transmissions – Maxwell’s BMS is the first specific EV product in Endurance’s portfolio, Endurance plans to leverage Maxwell’s deep technical expertise developed over the years and its BMS deployment experience in Indian and European conditions – Endurance aims to offer its products to multiple new customers, including Indian automotive OEMs and battery pack manufacturers
Axis Capital acted as exclusive Financial Advisor to ION Energy Inc. – Axis Capital ran a global competitive process and reached out to potential acquirers from North America, Europe & Asia – Extended comprehensive transaction support to the client team ranging from deal conceptualisation & structuring, buyer outreach, negotiations, due diligence coordination and transaction documentation, besides assisting in overall transaction process management
