Abha Agarwal
About Abha Agarwal
Abha Agarwal is the Managing Director at Avendus Capital with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and equity capital markets advisory services.
Work at Avendus
Abha Agarwal serves as the Managing Director at Avendus Capital, a position she has held since 2007. In her role, she co-heads the Consumer, Financial Institutions Group (FIG), and Business Services vertical of investment banking. Agarwal has a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and equity capital markets advisory services. She has been actively involved in large private equity buyouts over the last five years and has a proven track record of managing cross-border transactions.
Education and Expertise
Abha Agarwal has a comprehensive educational background in commerce and management. She achieved her Chartered Accountant (CA) designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, completing her studies from 1970 to 2003. She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B Com) degree from the University of Calcutta, which she completed from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, she earned her MBA from SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research between 2004 and 2006. Her expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and equity capital markets.
Background
Abha Agarwal's professional journey includes experience at notable organizations. She worked as an Analyst at Accenture for nine months in 2006 and completed a two-month internship at Hindustan Lever Limited in 2005. Her academic foundation includes studies at La Martiniere and The Bhawanipore Education Society, where she focused on commerce. This diverse background has contributed to her understanding of various sectors, including Consumer, Financial Institutions Group (FIG), and Business Services.
Achievements
Abha Agarwal has a strong track record in investment banking, particularly in managing large private equity buyouts and cross-border transactions. Her leadership in the Consumer, FIG, and Business Services verticals at Avendus Capital showcases her ability to navigate complex financial landscapes. Over her career, she has developed a deep understanding of the dynamics within these sectors, further enhancing her contributions to the field.