SBI Capital Markets Limited (commonly known as SBICAPS) is an Indian investment bank headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest commercial bank, and operates as the merchant banking and corporate advisory arm of the SBI group.
| Type | Subsidiary (Public sector) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Investment banking, financial services |
| Parent | State Bank of India |
| Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Area served | India and select international markets |
| Services | Merchant banking, project advisory, debt capital markets, equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, structured finance |
Overview
SBI Capital Markets functions as a full-service investment bank, offering advisory and intermediation services to corporates, financial institutions, and government entities. Its principal lines of business include project advisory and structured finance, equity capital markets, debt capital markets, mergers and acquisitions advisory, and private equity advisory. The firm also undertakes assignments for public sector undertakings and is regularly engaged in domestic infrastructure financing transactions.
Background
SBICAPS was set up to provide merchant banking services that complemented the lending business of the State Bank of India. As a subsidiary of a public sector bank, it serves a broad client base spanning private corporates, public sector undertakings, central and state government bodies, and multilateral agencies. The company operates through a network of regional offices in major Indian cities and has overseas presence to support cross-border transactions.
Subsidiaries
SBI Capital Markets has historically operated through specialised subsidiaries focused on specific segments of the financial services industry, including ventures in trustee services and securities-related businesses, allowing it to deliver an integrated suite of investment banking products under the broader SBI group umbrella.
Activities
- Project advisory and structured finance: advisory on infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects, including syndication of rupee and foreign currency loans.
- Equity capital markets: management of initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, rights issues, and qualified institutional placements.
- Debt capital markets: arrangement and placement of bonds, debentures, and other debt instruments for corporates and government issuers.
- Mergers and acquisitions: buy-side and sell-side advisory, valuation, and transaction structuring.
- Private equity and restructuring: advisory on fund-raising, financial restructuring, and stressed-asset resolution.
Significance
As the investment banking subsidiary of the State Bank of India, SBI Capital Markets is among the most prominent merchant bankers in India and plays a notable role in domestic loan syndication and project finance, particularly for large infrastructure projects in sectors such as power, roads, ports, and urban infrastructure. It is registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as a merchant banker.
Related topics
- State Bank of India
- Investment banking in India
- Securities and Exchange Board of India
- List of investment banks in India
- Merchant banking
- Project finance
References
- Wikidata entity: Q7388952
- State Bank of India, annual reports and disclosures regarding subsidiaries.
- Securities and Exchange Board of India, register of merchant bankers.