Avendus, India’s leading institutional financial services firm, announced the appointment of Gaurav Arora as Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure & Real Assets Investment Banking. The move signals Avendus’s intent to deepen its presence in a sector undergoing one of its most significant transformation cycles.
Arora, most recently Executive Director at UBS, brings nearly two decades of deal‑making experience across Energy, Infrastructure, and Industrials. He has previously held senior roles at Deutsche Bank and Jefferies, where he spent close to a decade building strong teams and advising on some of the most consequential mandates in the space.
On his appointment, Gaurav Arora said: “I am excited to be part of the Avendus franchise, which has established itself as a trusted advisor over the last 26 years. I see significant opportunities in the Infrastructure and Real Assets sector, which is witnessing heightened deal activity, driven by increasing institutional capital inflows and the growing financialization of assets, particularly in InvITs and REITs. I look forward to building upon the platform’s strong foundation and establishing the practice as a market leader.”
Welcoming him, Gaurav Deepak, Co‑founder and CEO, Avendus, remarked: “Gaurav is exactly the kind of leader we were looking for. His deep sector expertise, client‑first approach, and institution‑building mindset are closely aligned with the Avendus culture. We are excited to have him lead our highly talented Infrastructure & Real Assets team and build a market‑leading franchise.”
Arora is an alumnus of the Indian School of Business, holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics, and graduated in Mathematics (Hons.) from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University.
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