§ 01 — What It Is
A defensible answer to the question every deal turns on.
A business valuation is a reasoned, documented opinion of what an enterprise — or a stake in it — is worth for a specific purpose on a specific date. The purpose drives everything: the standard of value, the methods that apply, the regulations in play and the level of documentation a reviewer will demand.
We value operating companies, holding structures and business undertakings for transactions, shareholder changes, restructuring, succession, tax and dispute. Every engagement is led and signed by a senior valuer — an IBBI Registered Valuer for Securities or Financial Assets — who remains accountable for the opinion from scoping to defence.
§ 02 — Who Needs It
Common triggers
- Selling, buying or merging — price negotiation support or an independent fairness view for the board.
- Shareholder changes — new investor entry, buy-back, exit of a partner or family settlement.
- Regulatory filings — valuations required under the Companies Act, Income Tax Act or FEMA for share issues and transfers.
- Restructuring — mergers, demergers and slump sales requiring a supportable exchange ratio or undertaking value.
- Disputes — shareholder oppression, damages quantification or matrimonial and succession matters requiring an expert opinion.
§ 03 — Our Approach
Triangulated, not templated
Every conclusion is reconciled across the three internationally recognised approaches, weighted for what actually drives value in your business:
- Income approach — discounted cash flow built from your business's actual economics, with assumptions tested and documented.
- Market approach — comparable companies and comparable transactions, screened for genuine comparability rather than convenience.
- Cost approach — adjusted net asset value where asset intensity or early stage makes it relevant.
The result is a concluded value range — with a plain-English value narrative explaining why the number is what it is, written for the board and investor conversation, not just technical sign-off.
§ 04 — FAQ
Questions we hear before every mandate
How long does a business valuation take?
For standard mandates, an indicative valuation range within 5–7 business days and a full signed report within 10–15. Complex or multi-entity structures are scoped with a committed timeline before we start.
What information do you need from us?
Typically 3–5 years of financial statements, current-year management accounts, projections if available, the cap table, and any shareholder or transaction documents relevant to the purpose. We share a precise checklist at scoping — and work with what a business of your stage realistically has.
Will this valuation hold up with our auditor or the tax department?
That is the design goal. Reports follow IVS and ICAI valuation standards, cite the regulatory basis for the purpose at hand, and document every material assumption — the things reviewers actually challenge. The signing valuer remains available to respond to auditor or authority questions.
How is the fee structured?
Fixed fee, agreed against a written scope before work begins. No hourly meters and no scope creep — if the scope genuinely changes, we re-quote before proceeding.
Can you defend the valuation if it is challenged?
Yes — defence is part of the engagement, not an extra. The senior valuer who signed the report responds to diligence questions, auditor reviews and, where required, provides expert testimony.