Avendus, India’s leading institutional financial services firm, today announced the appointment of Gaurav Arora to lead its Infrastructure & Real Assets Investment Banking business as Managing Director and Head.
Gaurav brings institutional pedigree and deal-making depth to a sector undergoing one of its most significant transformation cycles. Most recently Executive Director at UBS, he has also held senior roles at Deutsche Bank and Jefferies, where he spent nearly a decade. Across these institutions, he has built strong teams and deep sector coverage across Energy, Infrastructure, and Industrials, advising some of the most consequential mandates in the space.
On his appointment, Gaurav Arora said, “I am excited to be part of the Avendus franchise, which has established itself as a trusted advisor over the last 26 years. I see significant opportunities in the Infrastructure and Real Assets sector, which is witnessing heightened deal activity, driven by increasing institutional capital inflows and the growing financialization of assets, particularly in InvITs and REITs. I look forward to building upon the platform’s strong foundation and establishing the practice as a market leader.”
Welcoming him to the firm, Gaurav Deepak, Co-founder and CEO, Avendus said, “Gaurav is exactly the kind of leader we were looking for. His deep sector expertise, client-first approach, and institution-building mindset are closely aligned with the Avendus culture. We are excited to have him lead our highly talented Infrastructure & Real Assets team and build a market-leading franchise.”
Gaurav is an alumnus of the Indian School of Business, holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics, and graduated in Mathematics (Hons.) from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University.
About Avendus
Avendus Group is a leading financial services firm with a presence in the areas of Investment Banking, Institutional Equities, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Credit Solutions. Established in 1999 in Mumbai, India, Avendus is today present in 12 cities across India, US and Singapore. Avendus partners with the Indian entrepreneur ecosystem to provide differentiated solutions that enable clients to meet their strategic aspirations.
Avendus Capital, the investment banking arm, is consistently ranked among the top investment banks in the country on the back of its in-depth domain understanding and a best-in-class track record of domestic and cross-border transactions. Avendus’ wide range of clients is testimony to its ability to serve them throughout their life cycle – from growth stage funding to large-sized transactions, M&A advisory and access to public markets.
Avendus Capital Inc., New York and Avendus Pte Ltd., Singapore are both Avendus Group entities offering services to clients in the US and Southeast Asia respectively.
For more information, please visit www.avendus.com
