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Workroom Automation, a connected process automation platform for manufacturing enterprises raised Rs 6.2 crore in a seed funding round led by Equirus InnovateX Fund, with participation from Astir Ventures, Venture Catalysts Group and a group of angel investors.

Sadhika Agarwal, Equirus InnovateX Fund, said, "Manufacturers lose enormous amounts of time in planning - time best spent on the factory floor, producing. What drew us to Workroom is not just the platform's depth, but the founders' clarity on where the real bottleneck sits."

Read ETManufacturing article here: https://manufacturing.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/hi-tech/workroom-automation-secures-6-2-crore-in-seed-round-led-by-equirus-innovatex/129746984?utm_source=latest_news&utm_medium=homepage

New investment funds, Specialised Investment Funds or SIFs, are undergoing a crucial test. Launched last year, these funds offer flexible strategies. They can profit from both rising and falling markets. Current market volatility is a key indicator of their performance. Experts are watching closely to see if SIFs deliver on their promise of risk-adjusted returns.

Theoretically, this flexibility gives SIFs a distinct edge. Ankur Punj, Business Head- Wealth Distribution, Equirus Wealth, said, “Fund managers have the ability to reduce risk in the portfolio and even profit from dislocations on the short side, something long-only equity mutual funds structurally cannot do.” With the market environment turning fragile, these fledgling SIFs must quickly prove they can walk the talk.

Read The Economic Times article here: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/specialised-investment-funds-face-first-real-stress-test-in-volatile-markets-deliver-mixed-early-returns/articleshow/129712761.cms

We are delighted to highlight Vijay Agrawal, Sector Lead – Infrastructure, Equirus Capital, as he shared his perspectives at Infrastructure Conclave 2026: The Next Era of Road InvITs & Asset Management, organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).

Sharing his insights at the conclave, Vijay highlighted the strong growth potential of InvITs and REITs, with AUM expected to scale from INR 12 lakh crore to INR 50 lakh crore over the next five years. He also noted the increasing shift among Retail and HNI investors from traditional bonds to InvIT/REIT units, driven by relatively attractive returns and not subject to volatility compared to equities.

We are delighted to announce that our client, London-based Datavid, has been acquired by C5i, a leading enterprise AI & Analytics firm.

Datavid’s expertise in data engineering and AI helps organisations transform fragmented, unstructured, and siloed data into trusted, AI-ready architectures using advanced data and graph engineering, knowledge graph design, and semantic modelling. Datavid has strong delivery team across the United States, Romania and, India.

Equirus is proud to have acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Datavid and its shareholders on this transaction.

While geopolitical tensions have introduced near-term volatility, India’s IPO momentum remains fundamentally strong.

Bhavesh Shah, Head – Investment Banking, Equirus Capital, highlighted, “short-term delays are unlikely to materially affect full-year IPO activity given strong domestic liquidity and and rising retail participation." Nor is India alone. Geopolitical tensions are injecting volatility into equity markets globally as investors assess the economic fallout of unfolding developments. Among emerging nations, India is now the second hottest IPO destination after the Czech Republic, which raised $4 billion through listings in Q1 2026. In Q1 2025, India held the top spot, according to LSEG, he added.

Read The Times Of India article here: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/cos-hit-pause-on-ipo-button-as-west-asia-conflict-rages-on/articleshow/129598160.cms

As geopolitical tensions in West Asia reshape global investment sentiment, India’s structural strengths continue to stand out.

Sharing perspective with Business Standard, Vijay Agrawal, Sector Lead – Infrastructure, Equirus Capital, said, "India offers macro stability, domestic demand depth and long-term appreciation potential, which become particularly valuable during periods of geopolitical uncertainty.”

Read article here: https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/west-asia-war-nudging-realty-investors-diversify-from-dubai-126031500307_1.html

After a gruelling two-year correction, India’s private capital market is shedding its skin to prioritise real distributions over paper gains.

Sharing perspective with AsianInvestor, Bhavesh Shah, Head – Investment Banking, Equirus Capital, highlights how investor behaviour is evolving in this new phase.

“The capital, while abundant, is selective, with a sharper quality bias and rigour in valuations.” He also highlighted growing investor interest in AI-related themes. “Pharma and BFSI (banking, financial services and insurance) will be the other sectors that will see some action,” he added.

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India private capital moves past correction into new era | Alternatives | AsianInvestor After a gruelling two-year correction, India’s private capital market is shedding its skin to prioritise real distributions over paper gains.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Snigdha Sharma as a Director - Investment Banking (BFSI) , Equirus.

Nirav Shah, Sector Lead - BFSI, Equirus Capital, said, “India’s financial services sector is entering a phase of structural expansion, driven by financialization of savings, regulatory evolution and rapid growth of new-age financial institutions. This creates significant opportunities for strategic capital raising and consolidation across the ecosystem. Snigdha’s deep sector expertise and relationships will help us further strengthen our franchise and build on the strong momentum in this segment.”

Snigdha Sharma, Director – Investment Banking (BFSI), Equirus Capital, highlighted, “I am delighted to join Equirus at this exciting juncture, as the BFSI sector continues to witness strong momentum in capital markets and strategic transactions. Equirus has built a strong reputation in investment banking, and I look forward to working closely with the team to deepen our BFSI coverage, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the firm’s continued growth."

Read article here: https://bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.com/articles/equirus-group-appoints-snigdha-sharma-as-director-investment-banking/129504303

In an authored article with Mint, Sandeep Walunj, Chief Growth Officer – Equirus, shares his perspective on Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) and their evolving role between traditional mutual funds and alternative investment products.

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SIFs explained: Where these new funds fit in an investor’s portfolio | Mint SIFs sit between mutual funds and PMS, offering advanced strategies like long–short equity and derivatives exposure—but investors must understand the risks before allocating capital.