Having worked with promoters across India’s SME ecosystem, one pattern is clear: many operationally strong businesses struggle to scale mainly because they are financially unprepared for growth - in other...
In India, a special situation is not defined merely by distress. It emerges when a business faces stress at the intersection of complexity, urgency, and information asymmetry, creating both risk...
In an earlier post, we highlighted how admission under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code sharply curtails strategic flexibility, marking one of the last points at which promoters...
Indian markets are down over 12% since January. The rupee has slipped past 95 to the dollar. Geopolitical tensions have added a layer of uncertainty that no model can fully...
For owners of unlisted, mid-cap businesses, fundraising is not an event - it is a strategic inflection point. One that demands speed, flexibility, and absolute clarity on how capital will...
Private credit is rapidly reshaping global capital markets. India’s largest private credit deal, the $3.4bn Shapoorji Pallonji refinancing, signals a shift. Large corporates are now turning to private...
In stressed situations, the insolvency process typically unfolds in phases. By the time a company enters the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), most strategic choices have already been made but...
Leverage, when used with discipline, turns capital into a multiplier of strength. It separates those who merely grow from those who endure. Yet without foresight, the same leverage can quickly...
Private and structured credit has emerged as that bridge offering bespoke capital solutions beyond the limits of conventional lending. From growth and M&A to last-mile real estate, refinancing, special...
For years, Indian banks were restricted from financing corporate acquisitions, allowing NBFCs, AIFs, and offshore lenders to dominate the M&A funding landscape. The rationale was caution: acquisition loans were viewed...
In today’s dynamic business environment, companies often find themselves facing unanticipated disruptions - be it financial stress, operational inefficiencies, or external shocks. These situations call for more than just conventional...