This document provides an overview of merchant banking in India, including:
1. It defines merchant banking and discusses the major intermediaries in the new issue market such as merchant bankers, lead managers, underwriters, and others.
2. It explains the different categories of merchant bankers registered with SEBI and the registration process.
3. It outlines the various functions performed by merchant bankers such as issue management, portfolio management, corporate counseling, credit syndication, and others.
Brief information about merchant banking institutions in india, meaning,
Origin, capital adequacy requirement, category of merchant banks, merchant bank services etc...
Brief information about merchant banking institutions in india, meaning,
Origin, capital adequacy requirement, category of merchant banks, merchant bank services etc...
This presentation covers Merchant Banking History; Categories; Services provided by them; Methods of placement; underwriting; Issue management & SEBI guidelines.
Merchant banking can be defined as a skill-oriented professional service provided by merchant banks to their clients, concerning their financial needs, for adequate consideration, in the form of fee.
This presentation covers Merchant Banking History; Categories; Services provided by them; Methods of placement; underwriting; Issue management & SEBI guidelines.
Merchant banking can be defined as a skill-oriented professional service provided by merchant banks to their clients, concerning their financial needs, for adequate consideration, in the form of fee.
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You can't sell your pi coins in the pi network app. because it is not listed yet on any exchange.
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There is no set date for when Pi coins will enter the market.
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Currently pi network is not tradable on binance or any other exchange because we are still in the enclosed mainnet.
Right now the only way to sell pi coins is by trading with a verified merchant.
What is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone verified by pi network team and allowed to barter pi coins for goods and services.
Since pi network is not doing any pre-sale The only way exchanges like binance/huobi or crypto whales can get pi is by buying from miners. And a merchant stands in between the exchanges and the miners.
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Currently there are no website or exchange that allow buying or selling of pi coins..
But you can still easily sell pi coins, by reselling it to exchanges/crypto whales interested in holding thousands of pi coins before the mainnet launch.
Who is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and resell to these crypto whales and holders of pi..
This is because pi network is not doing any pre-sale. The only way exchanges can get pi is by buying from miners and pi merchants stands in between the miners and the exchanges.
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Selling pi coins is really easy, but first you need to migrate to mainnet wallet before you can do that. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with.
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A vendor is someone who buys from a miner and resell it to a holder or crypto whale.
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Since pi is not launched yet in any exchange. The only way you can sell right now is through merchants.
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2. 1
Introduction:
The origin Of Merchant Banking is Italy. The Italian grain merchants provided funds for
commodity traders and cargo owners. Their other activities were buying, selling and shipping of
goods. The merchant Bankers were either individuals or Banking houses. Later on, the center of
merchant banking operations was shifted from Italy to Amsterdam and thereafter to London.
Merchant Banking is one of the major Fee Based/ Advisory Services. In 1969, the Greenlays Bank
commenced merchant Banking division in India. Formal Merchant Banking service was
originated. The bank started the activities relating to public issue of securities, they also
undertook financial consultancy services. In the year 1973 the State Bank of India started
Merchant Banking services. In 1974, the ICICI started research service. After 1975 many
Merchant Banking organizations came into existence. The sponsors for these organizations were
by Banks, Financial Institutions, Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFCs), Brokers and so on.
Consequently, the scope of merchant banking activities was widened.
Initially the new issue market was regulated under the provisions of the Capital issues (Control)
Act 1947 and rules made under it. In 1992, the act was repealed. The protection of the interest
of the investors was transferred to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Various
regulatory measures covering both the intermediaries as well as the activities were introduced
by SEBI for strengthening the operations of the new issues in the country. Many intermediaries
who play an important role in the process of selling new issues emerged.
Definition:
“A Merchant Banker means any person who is engaged in the of issue management either by
making arrangements regarding selling, buying or subscribing to securities or acting as
manager/consultant/ advisors or rendering Corporate advisory service in relation to such issue”.
The word “issuers” in the definition refers to an offer for sale/ purchase of securities by any bdy-
corporate/other person or group of persons on its/his / their behalf to, or from the public or,
from the holders of the securities through a Merchant Banker.
The major new issue Market intermediaries are: -
1. Merchant Bankers
2. Lead Managers
3. Underwriters
4. Bankers to issue
5. Brokers to an issue
6. Registrars to issue and Share transfer agent
7. Debenture trustees
8. Portfolio Managers
Categories of Merchant Bankers:
Merchant Bankers fall under four categories:-
1. Category I - Merchant Bankers of this category can carry on any activity relating to issue
management. The activities are as follows:
Preparation oi Prospectus and other information relating to issue.
Determining the financial structure,
Tie-up of financiers,
Final allotment of securities
Refund Of subscribes etc.,
3. 2
They also act Advisors, Underwriters or Portfolio Managers.
2. Category II — Merchant of this category can act as Advisors, Consultants, Co• Managers,
Underwriters and Portfolio Manager.
3. Category 111- Merchant Bankers of this category can act as underwriters, Advisors and
Consultants to an issue.
4. Category IV - Merchant Bankers of this category can act only as Advisors or consultant to
an issue.
All the categories below Category 1— were abolished by SEBI on by 5th September 1997. Those
operating below category-I have to apply for Category • I status.
Registration of Merchant Bankers:
Registration of Merchant Bankers with the SEBI is compulsory to Carry out their activities. With
9/12/1997 SEBI category I merchant Bankers. A separate certificate of Registration from SEBI is
to Carry on activities as portfolio managers.
Matters ConsideredbySEBIforgrant of certificate of registration:
1. Merchant Bankersshouldalsoa bodycorporate otherthan non- bankingfinancial company.
2. Merchant Bankers must have necessary infrastructure such as place, equipment and
manpower to effectively discharge their activities.
3. Merchant Bankers must have employed at least 2 persons with experience to conduct
merchant banking business.
4. Merchant Bankers shouldfulfillthe capital adequacy requirementof minimumnetworth(net
worth means paid up capital and free Reserves) of Rs 5 crore.
5. Any person either directly or indirectly connected with the applicant that is an
associate/subsidiary/interconnected/groupcompanycannothave acertificateof registration
from SEBI.
6. The merchant bankers/ their partners/ their directors/ principal officers should not be
involvedin any litigationconnected with the securities market,which has an advance effect
on their business.
7. The merchant bankers should have recognised professional qualification in finance, law or
business management. Their registration should be in the interest of the investors. The
applicant must be a fit and proper as per the criteria specified in the SEBI intermediaries
Regulations 2008.
Fees Payable:
The merchant bankershave topay to the SEBI the followingfees: -
1. Applicationfeesof Rs25000/-
2. Registrationfee of Rs10 Lakh(registrationisvalidfor3 yearsfromthe date of registration)
3. Renewal Rs5 Lakh.
Functions of Merchant Bankers:
1. Corporate counselling
2. Projectcounselling
3. Pre investmentstudies
4. Capital restructuring
5. CreditsyndicationandprojectFinance
4. 3
6. Issue managementandunderwriting
7. Portfoliomanagement
8. Workingcapital finance
9. Acceptance of creditand bill discounting
10. Merger,acquisitionandtakeover
11. Venture capital
12. Lease financing
13. Foreigncurrencyfinancing
14. Fixeddepositbroking
15. Mutual funds
Brief descriptionsof these functionsare givenbelow:
Corporate counselling:
A set of activities undertakento ensure the efficient running of an enterprise is known as corporate
counselling. The merchant banker is guiding in the following activities:
Diversification based on the government’s economic and licensing policies.
Appraisal of product lines, analysing their growth and profitability and forecasting future
trends.
Diagnosing sick units, assessing revival prospects for rehabilitation by way of modernisation
and diversification, suggesting suitable strategy for improving their production technology
and financial structure.
Arranging funds for rehabilitation through banks/financial institutions.
Monitoring of rehabilitation schemes.
Assisting takeover of sick units.
Project counselling:
Project counselling is the feasibilitystudy of the project with reference to various aspects such as
financial, economical, commercial, technical etc., it includes the following activities:
Reviewof projectidea,conductingfeasibilitystudyandprovidingadvice forimplementation.
Providing assistance in the preparation of project reports, conducting market surveys and
obtaininggovernmentconsents(approvals/licenses/permissions/grants) forimplementation
of the project.
Providing guidance in making investment in Indian projects in India and abroad.
Arranging and negotiating foreign collaborations, amalgamations, mergers and takeovers.
Pre- Investment studies:
It is a detailed feasibility study to evaluate alternative avenues of capital investment in terms of
growth and profit prospects. Activities related to pre- investment studies are:
Analysing environment and regulatory factors
Identification of raw material sources
5. 4
Estimation of demand
Estimation of financial requirements
Capital Restructuring Services:
Itaimsto reduce the costof capital andmaximise theshareholderswealth.Merchantbankersprovide
the following services related to capital restructuring:
Determination of optimum capital structure conforming to legal requirements.
Getting consent of controller of capital issue for capitalization of reserves by way of issuing
bonus shares.
Credit Syndication:
It refers to the activities connected with credit procurement and project financing, aimed at raising
Indianandforeigncurrencyloansfrombanksandfinancial institutions,are collectivelyknownascredit
syndication. The activities are:
Estimating the total cost of the project and drawing up a financing plan for the total project
cost.
Preparing loan application for financial assistance from term lenders/financial
institutions/banks and monitoring their progress, including pre- sanction negotiations.
Selecting institutions and banks for participation for financing.
Issue Management and underwriting:
It is concernedwiththe activitiesof the managementof the public issuesof corporate securities,viz.
equityshares,preference sharesanddebenturesof bondstoprocure moneyfromthe capital market.
Portfolio Management:
Portfoliomanagementismakinginvestmentdecisionsinmarketable securitiesformaximisingreturns
with minimum risk. The services are as follows:
Providing advice on selection of investments
Carrying out a critical evaluation of investment portfolio
Collecting and remitting interest and dividend on investment
Undertaking investment in securities.
Safe custody of securities in India and overseas.
Undertaking review of provident fund investment, trust investment, etc.
Working capital Finance:
It isthe fundrequired to meet the day to day expenses of an enterprise. The related activities are:
Assessment of working capital requirements
Facilitating sanction of credit facilities speedy disbursements
Acceptance credit and bills discounting:
6. 5
It means activities relating to acceptance and discounting of bills of exchange and advancement of
loans on the strength of such instruments.
Merger and acquisitions:
The merchantbanker arranges for negotiatingmergersandacquisitionsbyofferingexpertvaluation
regarding the quantum and the nature of consideration and other related matters. The activities
relating to merger and acquisition are:
Conducting SWOT analysis in order to help formulate guidelines and directions for future
growth.
Conductingstudiesforlocatingoverseasmarkets,foreigncollaborationsandprospectivejoint
venture associates.
Obtaining approvals from shareholders and other stakeholders.
Monitoring the implementation of merger and amalgamation schemes.
Venture Capital financing:
It is the seed of capital in the form of equity financing for high risk and high reward projects.
Lease financing:
Leasing is one of the fund based financial services of merchant banker. Leasing means “letting out
assets on lease” for use by the lessee for a particular period of time. Merchant bankersprovide the
following services:
Providing advice on the viability of leasing
Providing advice on the choice of a favourable rental structure.
Foreign currency financing:
It is the fundprovided forforeigntrade transactionsinthe formof export-importtrade finance,euro
currency loans. The role of merchant bankers in this regard are:
Assisting the study of turnkey projects and construction of contract projects.
Liaison with RBI, EXIM, ECGC and other institutions
Providing assistance in opening and operating bank accounts abroad
Assisting in obtaining export import facilities and letter of credit
Providing guidance on forward cover for exchange risk
Arranging foreign currency guarantees
Arrangingvarioustypesof foreigncurrencyloanssuchas euro-currencyloans,syndicationof
euro loans, bank guarantees, etc.,
Brokering fixed deposits:
The merchant bankers render the following services:
Working out the quantum of procurement of fund in the form of deposits from the public
7. 6
Drafting of advertisement for inviting deposits and filing a copy of it with the registrar of
companies for registration.
Arranging payment of interest amounts.
Advising on the terms and conditions of fixed deposits of the company.
Mutual Funds:
They are institutions that mobilize the savings of innumerable investors for the purpose of
channelizing them into productive investment in a wide variety of corporate and other securities.
Investmentofthe fundisinadiversifiedportfolioof sharesanddebenturesbelongingtowellmanaged
and growing companies.