Investment Banking

Architecting India's most consequential transactions.

At PwC, we don’t just advise on deals- we architect them. Across mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, divestitures, and strategic alliances, we bring together global scale and deep local insight to navigate India's most complex transactions. We turn ambition into measurable value, and intent into outcomes that define market leadership.

Who we are

Our Investment Banking practice stands as a preferred advisor for organisations undertaking defining, value-shaping transactions in India and across global markets.

Drawing on decades of collective experience advising on mergers, acquisitions, private equity transactions, and strategic capital decisions, we help clients pursue opportunities that are tightly aligned with their long-term agenda. Our edge lies in pairing deep sector knowledge and our strong global presence with real-time market perspective—so that every recommendation we deliver is informed by evidence, insight, and conviction.

We serve a diverse client base—leading corporates, family groups, private equity and venture funds, government and public sector enterprises, sovereign investors, and global institutional capital providers—offering integrated advisory across every stage of a transaction. From opportunity identification, valuation, and deal structuring to negotiation, closing, and post-deal integration, our teams stay engaged throughout the journey. Whether the mandate involves a strategic acquisition, a divestiture, a capital raise, or a complex restructuring, our focus remains the same: execute with precision, protect downside, and unlock value that endures.

What distinguishes us is our ability to see around corners—pre-empting risks, identifying overlooked sources of value, and ensuring that the impact of a deal extends well past the day it closes.

Corporate Finance and Investment Banking

We support you with teams of global professionals who bring extensive experience and who understand your sector, culture and situation.

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Our credentials

#1

Global M&A Advisor​ by volume​

Dealogic, Mergermarket, Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, 2025​
#1

M&A Advisor for Asia Pacific ​by volume​

Dealogic, Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, Mergermarket, 2025​
#1

PE Transaction Advisor in India for 12 consecutive years (All transaction services included)

Venture Intelligence, 2025​
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Aggregate deal value, of which 40% were cross-border deals

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deals supported with in-depth financial advice over the last 10 years

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market share in advisor-led deals

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dedicated investment banking professionals across the globe

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investment banking professionals in India

Ranked #1 Transaction Advisor in 2025

2025

PE Transaction Advisor in India for 12 consecutive years

Venture Intelligence India

Ranked #1 Transaction Advisor in 2025
2025

Global M&A Advisor by volume
 

Dealogic, Mergermarket, Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters

Ranked #1 Transaction Advisor in 2025
2025

M&A Advisor for Asia Pacific by volume

Dealogic, Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, Mergermarket

Ranked #1 Transaction Advisor in 2025
2025

M&A Advisor for Asia Pacific by volume

Dealogic, Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, Mergermarket

Ranked #1 Transaction Advisor in 2025

Whether you are looking to find new deals today or prepare for the future, PwC can help. We provide you with a 'One stop shop' for your deal activity and corporate finance consulting service needs ranging from M&A activity, private equity decisions to corporate finance advisory in India

We are here to help you if you would like to

  • Make an acquisition and need a long term partner
  • Spin off a non-core business without damaging its performance
  • Sell due to succession issues
  • Assess synergies with other companies
  • Be the consolidator in a particular sector
  • Seek an alternative buyer for an existing minority stake
  • Look for investors seeking long-term yield
  • Plan to raise capital for acquisitions, expansion, refinancing
  • Strengthen your balance sheets by spinning off non-core businesses
  • Monetise assets on your balance sheets
  • Consider an IPO or are seeking IPO preparation services in India

Determining deal readiness and areas of focus at the outset of the project

We help you determine how 'fit' you are for a deal

Driving the project coordination for the deal

We lead and coordinate all the deal work streams

Managing the interaction with Stakeholders

We drive project governance discipline across the deal

Delivering quality transaction Documents

We coordinate and input into the creation of information needed for the deal

Support you through all phases of the deal cycle

We offer our clients advice and support through all phases of the deal cycle from initiation to completion.

Sell side

Sell side

We identify appropriate buyers and implement a competitive sale process to generate the best practise and conditions for our client

Buy side

We select appropriate targets that add value to your current business

Buy side
Fund raising

Fund raising

We assist you in preparing the company and finding the right type of capital and investor base

LBO

We have significant experience in structuring tailor-made solutions to ensure smooth and efficient transitions between current family management / owners

LBO

Our services

01
Operational excellence

Merger & Acquisitions

Navigate M&A with confidence. From identifying opportunities to structuring deals to executing integrations, PwC delivers end-to-end advisory across buy-side and sell-side transactions. We architect deals that drive strategic value, helping you emerge with strengthened competitive positioning and accelerated growth.

02
Sustainability

Private Equity & Debt Fund Raise

Raise capital with conviction. We position your organization to access markets with clarity and confidence. We craft compelling investment narratives, connect you with institutional investors, and build the credibility that transforms capital access into strategic opportunity.​

03
Good governance

Divestment or Spin-off​

Reshape your portfolio with precision. We guide you through strategic optimization, carve-out strategy, valuation certainty, and flawless execution. The result? A leaner, focused organization positioned for accelerated growth and market leadership.​

04
Resilience

Strategic Alliance

Growth rarely happens alone. PwC advises on partnerships that matter-joint ventures, collaborations, and alliance structures designed to expand capabilities, penetrate markets, and unlock operational synergies that strengthen competitive positioning.​

05
Resilience

Asset Sales / Management Buyouts

Transition assets and ownership with confidence. We ensure every element-valuation, structuring, investor alignment, is precisely calibrated. We navigate complexity so you can focus on value creation and sustainable growth.

06
Resilience

Monetisation of Asset via Sale / Lease / Joint Venture

Unlock asset value across multiple formats. Whether structured sales, sale-leasebacks, or joint ventures, PwC extracts maximum value while preserving strategic flexibility. We engineer solutions balancing immediate capital needs with operational autonomy.


End-to-end Advisory Services

End-to-end Advisory Services

Our services include

Buy-outs and Buy-ins
Buy-outs and Buy-ins
Deal origination
Deal origination
Divestment consulting in India
Divestment consulting in India
M&A Advisory
M&A Advisory
Fund raising
Fund raising
Initial Public Offerings
Initial public offerings (preparation)

End-to-end Advisory Services

End-to-end Advisory Services

Sectors

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Sectors

We specialise across:

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Notable transactions

01

Exclusive financial advisor to PALMONAS for raising funds from Xponentia Capital and Vertex Growth Fund  | Retail & Consumer | 2026

02

Exclusive financial advisor to Haldiram Foods International Private Limited for raising funds from Temasek, Alpha Wave and International Holding Company (IHC) | Retail & Consumer | 2025

03

Exclusive financial advisor to Tata AutoComp Systems Limited for acquisition of IAC Sweden | Industrials | 2025

04

Exclusive financial advisor to Baby Memorial Hospital Limited (KKR Owned) for acquisition of Meitra Hospital | Pharma & Healthcare | 2025

05

Exclusive financial advisor to Wipro Enterprises Pvt Ltd for acquisition of Lauak Group | Industrials | 2024

06

Exclusive financial advisor to J S Auto Cast Foundry India Private Limited for sale of business to Bharat Forge Limited | Industrials | 2024

07

Exclusive financial advisor to Paradeep Phosphates Ltd for acquisition of Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited | Industrials | 2024

08

Exclusive financial advisor to Ind-Swift Laboratories Limited for sale of business to Synthimed Labs | Pharma & Healthcare | 2023

People

Partner & Investment Banking head, Retail & Consumer

Partner, Industrials

Partner, Health Industries

Partner, Industrials

Partner, Financial Services

Partner, Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Partner, Health Industries

Managing Director, Retail & Consumer

Managing Director, Industrials

Managing Director, Health Industries

Managing Director, Industrials

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Insights

FAQs

We provide end-to-end advisory services including Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity & Debt Fundraising, Divestments/Spin-offs, Strategic Alliances, Management Buyouts, and Asset Monetization through sale, lease, or joint ventures

We specialize across multiple sectors including Retail & Consumer, Industrials (automotive, aerospace & defence, logistics), Pharma & Healthcare, Financial Services, and Technology, Media & Telecommunications‍

Our edge lies in combining global scale with deep local insight, backed by 2,600+ dedicated professionals globally. We've been ranked #1 PE Transaction Advisor in India for 12 consecutive years and #1 Global M&A Advisor by volume‍

Transactions & Deal Experience

We've supported 4,200+ deals with in-depth financial advice over the last 10 years, representing $418 billion in aggregate deal value, with 40% being cross-border transactions

We serve leading corporates, family business groups, private equity and venture funds, government and public sector enterprises, sovereign investors, and global institutional capital providers‍

Service-Specific Questions

Our M&A services span the entire transaction lifecycle—from opportunity identification and structuring to negotiation, closing, and post-deal integration—for both buy-side and sell-side mandates

We craft compelling investment narratives, connect you with institutional investors, and build credibility that transforms capital access into strategic opportunity

We guide clients through strategic portfolio optimization, carve-out strategy development, valuation certainty, and flawless execution to create leaner, more focused organizations

Geographic Reach

We operate across 60+ countries worldwide with 95+ investment banking professionals in India and 2,600+ globally‍

Yes, 40% of our deals are cross-border transactions, and we're ranked #1 M&A Advisor for Asia Pacific by volume

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