STANDARD CHARTERED SECURITIES (INDIA) LTD.

To emerge as one of the leading providers of stock brokerage, investment banking and related services at par with the best in the world.

‘Standard Chartered Securities (India) Limited is a leading broking company with a pan-India presence, catering to the financial needs of both institutional as well as retail investors. The company was earlier known as UTI Securities Limited. On 11 January 2008, Standard Chartered Bank (Mauritius) Limited (SCBM) acquired 49% stake in UTI Securities Limited from Securities Trading Corporation of India (STCI). Accordingly, the name of the company was changed from ‘UTI Securities Limited’ to ‘Standard Chartered Securities (India) Limited’ with effect from 17 January 2008.

Subsequently, on 12 December 2008, SCBM acquired a further 25.9% stake in the company to increase its total stake in ‘Standard Chartered Securities (India) Limited’  from 49% to 74.9%.

‘Standard Chartered Securities (India) Limited’  is registered as a trading and clearing member with Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE), National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and MCX Stock Exchange Limited. The Company is also registered as Depository Participant with Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) as well as National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).

The company has a large network with pan India presence in 112 locations through 34 branches and over 135 authorised centers. Company aims to offer simplified investment solutions and to provide long-term commitment and value to its esteemed customers.

To the institutional clients such as FIIs, mutual funds, insurance companies and corporate, it offers products such as equity capital markets, equity and derivative broking and fixed income products.

Standard Chartered has a dedicated team of research analysts who work independently to provide investment and trading recommendation to its institutional and retail customers. The dedicated team of relationship managers and customer care executives offer efficient execution backed by in-depth research and expertise to customers across the country.

Institution:

The institutional division of ‘Standard Chartered Securities (India) Limited’  has been catering to the ever growing needs of the institution and corporate customers for over 15 years by providing a wide range of financial intermediation services. This consistent service has set it as the financial intermediary of choice to over 800 institutional clients which bear testimony to the continuous effort of reaching out to customers requirements.

Standard Chartered has pan India presence which ensures tailor made services for its customers at their point of presence ensuring seamless execution of their requirements. Further, their parentage with Standard Chartered Bank helps it to provide global transactional capability, to its customers.

Further the institution has been divided into three categories. They are described as under:

Equity Capital Markets:

The Equity Capital Markets division at ‘Standard Chartered Securities (India) Limited’  aims to offer entrepreneurs, companies and investors, independent financial advice and transaction execution of the highest standard. Company’s endeavor is to provide value to growing and mature companies by helping them in the creation and execution of the best possible capitalization strategy.

2.Capital Markets:

The experienced professionals offer a wide range of services such as:

• Initial public offer (IPO),
• Rights issue,
• Follow on offerings (FPO),
• Qualified Institutions placement (QIP) / preferential allotments,
• Open offers,
• Equity buyback programs,
• Private equity placements in listed companies (PIPE).

Private Equity:

Standard Chartered Wealth Managers provide advisory solutions to companies on their capitalization/ re-capitalization strategies. The services provided include:

• Advice on business plan,
• Advice on optimum capital structure,
• Due diligence and preparation of information memorandum,
• Identifying and screening of investors,
• Assistance in valuation and most effective financial structure,
• Negotiating  the terms of the deal with  investors and assisting in drafting of necessary legal documentation for closure,
• Post closure servicing for company and fund.

1.     Institutional Equities:

The institutional equities division at ‘Standard Chartered Securities (I) Limited’  caters to the investment needs of corporate and institutional clients. Its endeavour is to provide consistent quality services, enabling our clients to derive maximum benefits out of the markets. Company’s innovative approach, incisive research, responsive sales teams, and intensive execution method has enabled it to uncompromisingly service the clients in unique and different ways.

strong sales team, comprising of top equity professional, translates the research findings into actionable advice for clients, based on their specific needs. The team services more than 110 institutional clients which include leading domestic mutual funds, insurance companies, domestic financial institutions, banks and FIIs.

2.     Fixed Income Group:

The fixed income group at ‘Standard Chartered Securities (I) Limited’  caters to the debt capital market segment, providing services to an extensive clientele such as banks, primary dealers, corporate treasuries, insurance companies, mutual funds and retirement trusts. The offerings consist of all categories of debt instruments including government securities, treasury bills, public and private sector bonds and capital gains bonds.

The pan-India presence has ensured its partnership with some of the most prominent names in each of these segments and the constant endeavor to understand customers’ needs and to ensure their satisfaction at all times. Areas of function at ‘Standard Chartered Securities (I) Limited’ include:

• Retirement Trust Investment and  Advisory,
• Primary  Bond Originations and  Placements,
• Carbon Credit Advisory.