The Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) hosted its 14th Annual Convention in Mumbai, bringing together over 1,500 delegates from India’s capital markets ecosystem, including regulators, policymakers, investors and investment banking professionals.
The Convention, themed “IPOs India: Gateway to Global Capital, Sustainable Growth, Viksit Bharat,” highlighted the importance of primary markets in supporting sustainable growth and global capital participation.
SEBI Chairman Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey attended the Convention alongside NSE MD & CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan, BSE MD & CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy, AIBI Chairman Mahavir Lunawat and other senior dignitaries from regulatory and market institutions.
Sessions during the Convention covered capital formation, SME IPOs, exchange-led initiatives, mutual funds, market reforms and transparency in IPO processes, with a special focus on India’s long-term capital market roadmap.
AIBI launched multiple initiatives, including updated references on offer document preparation, a Handbook for Issuers, Investor Handbook, MoU with ICMA London, Investor Focused Prospectus Navigation Guide, White Paper on Capital Formation, AIBI 2nd Annual Magazine, Merchant Banker Compliance Referencer, an Investor Awareness Video and Shadow Art – Informed Investor.
Mr. Mahavir Lunawat stated, “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”.
AIBI reaffirmed its resolve to work closely with regulators and market participants to enhance investor confidence and market integrity.
