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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mr. D K Aggarwal

Chairman & Managing Director

Mr. DK Aggarwal is a promoter and one of the key architects of success of the SMC Group. He has recently been conferred upon with “The Distinguished Entrepreneurship Award”- by one of the apex business chambers of India “PHD Chamber of Commerce”.

Innovation in offerings, Branding, Research and Arbitrage are his forte. He has more than 25 years of experience in Equity, Commodity, Debt, Forex, Real Estate, Fund Management and Risk Management. He is an eminent speaker and regularly presents his views and expertise on various market related issues through print and television media. He is also a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

Mr. Anurag Bansal

Director

Mr. Anurag Bansal is a rank holder and fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and a member of Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI). He has extensive experience of over 24 years with SMC in Capital Markets.

His roles and responsibilities include management and supervision of Investment Banking Business, Institutional Equities Business and Distribution Business apart from legal and other strategic functions of the organization. His rich experience and efforts have helped SMC establish as a reliable name and renowned brand in the country.

Ms. Shweta Aggarwal

Director

Shweta is a finance professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She graduated from Delhi University and is a member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. She holds an MBA in Strategy and Finance from the London Business School.

Since joining her family business in 2006, she has successfully led various critical initiatives including establishing the investment banking arm, fundraising from multiple marquee investors and forging global alliances for SMC. Shweta is responsible for the Investment Banking division at SMC.

Shweta speaks English and Hindi. In her spare time, she loves to travel and practice yoga. To explore her creative side, she likes to draw and paint.

KEY PEOPLE

Mr. Sarvesh Saxena

Head – Equity Capital Market

With two decades of unparalleled expertise in the financial landscape, our Head of Equity Capital Market is a seasoned professional driving strategic excellence and financial growth. Armed with an MBA degree, they possess a holistic understanding of business dynamics, coupled with hands-on experience from esteemed institutions like ICICI Bank, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Fortune Financial Services and Pantomath Capital.

With a remarkable track record of advising more than 200 corporates across diverse industries such as infrastructure, automobiles, FMCG, heavy industries manufacturing, electronics and media, pharmaceuticals, real estate, and beyond, he possess a deep understanding of various sectors' intricacies.

His strategic acumen and proficiency in fundraising strategies have been instrumental in raising substantial capital for various ventures, demonstrating their ability to deliver tangible results, solidifying his reputation as a trusted IPO advisor (Initial Public Offer) in the industry.


Mr. Darshan Piyush Trivedi

Senior Vice President

Darshan has over 17 years of experience in Advisory Services, Fundraising via Private Equity, Venture Capital, IPOs, and Mergers & Acquisitions. He began his career in 2008 with Batlivala & Karani Securities, where he rose to Head of Investment Banking by 2018.

Darshan has led deals across sectors such as Pharma, Healthcare, Chemicals, FMCG, Packaging, Business Services, and Education. Recently, he facilitated an IPO for a chemical company and raised funds for pharmaceutical firms through global PE funds.

He holds an MBA from Cardiff University and a Master’s in Commerce from Gujarat University.

Mr. Suhas Satardekar

Vice President

Over 18 years of experience in Equity Capital Markets, Corporate Finance & M. A.


Strong execution track record of Domestic & International capital market transactions in the areas of FCCB, GDR, IPO, FPO, QIP, OFS, Rights, Buyback, Open Offers.

Handled transactions across sectors such as, Retail, Engineering, Jewellery, Media & Entertainment, Infrastructure, Logistics, Metals & Mining, Pharma, Power, BFSI, Real Estate.

Previously associated with IDBI Capital, Fortune Financial Services and Centrum Capital.


MMS Finance from Mumbai University.


Mr. Pawan Lingayat

Vice President

Over 14 years of experience in domestic/cross-border M&A, joint venture, PE/VC fundraising, acquisition financing, structured debt, and stresses asset financing

Experience in advising Indian, Japanese, Korean, European, and American companies.

Advised clients across multiple sectors including IT/ technology, electric vehicles, healthcare, chemicals, materials, industrials, and real estate

MBA Finance from Pune University, Business Strategy Certificate from Cornell University

Mr. Ankit Khokhani

Assistant Vice President

10 years of experience in transaction advisory – cross border/ domestic M&A, private equity, debt fund raising and more

Notable experience of closing transactions and working in varied sectors including TMT, Industrials, Consumer, Logistics, Healthcare, etc. amongst others

M.M.S. (Finance) from University of Mumbai, B.M.S. (Finance) from University of Mumbai

Mr. Akshay Mahalaxmikar

Asst. Vice President

Over 9 years experience in PE/M&A advisory.

Transaction experience across sectors such as Chemicals, Business Services, Auto Ancillaries, IT & ITeS, Industrials, Healthcare & Pharma.

Previously associated with KNAV, Aarayaa Advisory, L&T

MBA(Finance), B.E. (E&TC)