Investment Banking for Energy & Utilities
[ 01/04 ] · WHY NOW
Renewables & Storage Deepen Opportunity Pipelines
Ambitious renewable targets and emerging storage pilots expand the pool of bankable clean-energy projects
Grid Modernisation Strengthens Capex Visibility
Transmission expansion, smart meter rollout and grid digitalisation drive sustained investment clarity
Industrial Decarbonisation Gains Momentum
Electrification, fuel-switching and captive/behind-the-meter models accelerate adoption across heavy industry
Gas Infrastructure Unlocks New Demand Corridors
CGD build-out, pipeline networks and downstream gas systems open scalable growth avenues
[ 02/04 ] · OUR FOCUS
What We Focus On
A detailed look at the operational, compliance and analytics levers we evaluate to strengthen your IPO readiness
PPA/offtake quality, counterparty health and payment cycle
Tariff, escalation and change-in-law constructs
CUF/PLF, grid curtailment, availability benchmarks and outage records
Capex schedule, COD track record, punch-list closure and LD exposure
Working-capital cycle, receivable ageing, regulatory assets and true-ups
[ 03/04 ] · DELIVERABLES
Our Deliverables
A comprehensive, end-to-end IPO execution stack delivered with precision and consistency
PPAs and offtake quality, permits and regulatory consents, tariff and change-in-law clauses, disclosure gaps
DRHP Chapter Set
Evidence trails for CUF or PLF history, availability and curtailment, receivables ageing and true-ups, LD or penalty logs, AMI install and billing metrics
Indicative Pricing Bands
Renewables, transmission, distribution or AMI and CGD comps, with InvIT references where relevant; sensitivities to CUF or PLF, availability, tariff path and DSCR
Anchor Map
Targeted domestic and global energy or infrastructure investors with presoundings and diligence packs
IR Toolkit
KPI pack (CUF or PLF, availability, DSCR, receivable days, install rate and AT&C loss), analyst deck and earnings model
*Timelines are indicative and depend on issuer readiness, audit completion, legal diligence, SEBI observations and market conditions. We do not guarantee pricing or allotment
[ 04/04 ] · FAQs
Answers to Common Questions
Learn about S45's IPO services, process, and what to expect
What is S45?
S45 is an AI-enabled Investment Bank helping Indian companies go public on SME and Main Board. We pair sector bankers with proprietary analytics for readiness, pricing, bookbuilding, listing, and post-IPO investor relations
What exactly do you do?
Three things end to end:
1) Source – eligibility, Demand Thesis (cohort view), teach-ins.
2) Diligence – Readiness Scan, data room, DRHP/RHP with auditors, counsel, and the Lead Manager.
3) List – price-band work, bookbuilding and allocation with Registrar/RTA, listing day and 30/90-day investor relations
Who is your merchant banking partner?
We execute IPOs with Narnolia as Category-I Merchant Banker (Lead Manager). S45 runs AI-led readiness, demand mapping, pricing support, and after-market investor relations
Which sectors do you cover?
Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, Chemicals, Consumer, Energy, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials, Technology, Agriculture, Education, and Hospitality. Each has bankers with India-specific operating and regulatory depth
What does the IPO process involve and how long does it take?
Pre-filing readiness → DRHP (SEBI) → RHP → pricing & bookbuilding (or fixed-price where applicable) → allotment with Registrar/RTA (ASBA/UPI) → listing (NSDL/CDSL) → post-IPO IR.
For SME, market maker coordination applies. Main Board is typically 6–12 months from engagement to listing, depending on audit readiness, SEBI observations, and market conditions. SME timelines can be as short as 2–3 months. We map a realistic calendar for your current state
How do you determine pricing and who are the key investor categories?
We build a valuation range using sector comps and cash-flow methods, then refine it with pre-IPO soundings and demand during the bookbuild. We do not guarantee a price or allocation. Indian IPOs allocate to QIBs (institutions), NIIs/HNIs (larger-ticket applicants), and Retail. Anchor investors may participate before the issue opens, per rules.
What are SEBI's core disclosure needs and what if we are not IPO-ready yet?
SEBI requires three years of audited financials, risk factors, related-party transactions, promoter details, use of proceeds, material contracts, and litigation. All SEBI observations must be addressed before the RHP. If you are not ready, we run a Readiness Scan and give a clear plan covering governance, disclosures, board independence, controls, and investor messaging. Many teams work with us 12–18 months before filing.
How does S45 charge and what about investor introductions?
A retainer for readiness and filing work plus milestone-linked fees tied to issue execution. Terms are discussed upfront and documented in the engagement letter. Investor previews are cohort-level only before mandate. Investor identities are shared after NDA or mandate, and outreach is coordinated with the Lead Manager.
Do you coordinate market makers for SME and support post-listing IR??
Yes. For eligible SME issues we shortlist market makers, align obligations, and integrate this into the post-listing liquidity plan. We also set an investor relations calendar, prepare earnings materials, target investors, and coordinate with analysts for coverage and liquidity over the first 30/90 days and beyond.
Do you guarantee timelines, pricing, or allotment?
No. Outcomes depend on SEBI review, market conditions, and investor demand. Our job is to prepare you thoroughly, map demand, and execute with discipline
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