- Business
- Standard Capital Markets Limited (STANCAP.BO) operates as a non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India, providing a range of financial services including merchant banking, portfolio management services, loan against shares, and capital market intermediation activities such as underwriting, issue management, and advisory on mergers and acquisitions. The company offers customized financial solutions to corporate clients, high-net-worth individuals, and retail investors, with core products encompassing equity broking, depository services through its membership in CDSL and NSDL, and wealth management advisory; it also facilitates structured finance products and non-convertible debentures. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, and founded in 1988, Standard Capital Markets serves primarily the Indian market with operations concentrated in major financial hubs across the country, targeting mid-cap and small-cap segments in equities, debt, and derivatives.
In recent developments, the company expanded its loan portfolio through a strategic tie-up with a leading mutual fund house for co-lending opportunities in 2024, aimed at bolstering its NBFC lending arm amid rising demand for secured loans against securities. Additionally, Standard Capital Markets launched a digital platform for retail investors in early 2025, enhancing access to portfolio management services and real-time trading analytics, as part of its shift toward technology-driven financial intermediation. The firm also completed a small acquisition of a regional broking entity in late 2024 to strengthen its presence in Tier-2 cities, reflecting ongoing efforts to diversify revenue streams beyond traditional merchant banking.