About Centrum Capital Limited

Centrum Capital Limited (CIN: L65990MH1977PLC019986) is a diversified financial services company based in India. Established in 1977, the company has evolved into one of the country’s leading financial institutions, offering a wide array of services to institutional and individual clients. Centrum operates across multiple sectors, including Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Retail & Institutional Broking, Lending, and Alternative Investments.

With a strong national presence and growing international operations, Centrum serves clients in South East Asia, the USA, the UK, and Europe. The company has built a reputation for offering customized financial solutions, combining the expertise of a large corporation with the personalization and agility of a boutique entity. Centrum is committed to creating sustainable growth for its clients by adhering to robust governance standards and delivering innovative services across its various business verticals.

Led by seasoned industry veterans, Centrum has made significant strides in areas such as affordable housing finance, MSME lending, and digital banking with the launch of its subsidiary, Unity Small Finance Bank. The company has also expanded its footprint in wealth management, managing assets of over ₹38,000 crores.

Centrum Capital Limited Business Segment

Centrum Capital operates through various segments, including:

• Investment Banking: Offers services in Equity Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Debt Syndication, and Infrastructure Advisory.

• Wealth Management: Serves high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and family offices, managing assets of ₹38,000+ crores.

• Retail & Institutional Broking: Provides research and trading services for retail and institutional investors.

• Lending: Includes affordable housing finance, MSME lending, and microfinance, underpinned by the operations of Unity Bank.

• Alternative Investments: Focused on private credit, with successful exits from funds, including a 17% IRR from its maiden fund.

Centrum Capital Limited Key Management

• Chandir Gidwani – Founder and Chairman Emeritus

• Jaspal Singh Bindra – Executive Chairman

• Rishad Byramjee – Non-Executive Director

• Mahakhurshid Byramjee – Non-Executive Director

Latest Updates on Centrum Capital Limited

• Unity Bank: Expanding its presence across India, Unity Bank launched several initiatives, including digital personal loans, savings accounts, and the Freedom Account, alongside partnerships with fintechs like BharatPe. The bank has grown its deposits to ₹11,900+ crores, with net advances rising to ₹10,985 crores.

• Investment Banking: Centrum’s Investment Banking division continued to close high-profile deals, including a ₹3,500 crores QIP for Bank of Maharashtra and multiple rights issues. Additionally, the company joined Terra Alliance, a global network of investment banks, enhancing its cross-border M&A advisory capabilities.

• Wealth Management: The Wealth business grew by 30% YoY, managing over ₹38,000 crores in assets. Centrum Wealth expanded its presence by opening new offices in Dehradun and Nagpur, alongside launching the ‘Wealthverse 2.0’ platform for enhanced client servicing.

• Affordable Housing Finance: Centrum Housing Finance made significant strides, with AUM crossing ₹1,600 crores. The business is set to expand further, leveraging its national reach and strong operational capabilities.

• Modulus Alternatives: The private credit business successfully exited its maiden fund, delivering an IRR of 17%, and is now raising its second fund with a focus on healthcare and clean energy sectors.