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Pantomath Capital names Namrata Shanbhogue as executive director – investment banking
Veteran banker with two decades of deal experience joins the firm
MUMBAI: Pantomath Capital has brought in a seasoned dealmaker to sharpen its investment banking edge. The firm has appointed Namrata Shanbhogue as executive director – investment banking, adding nearly two decades of experience across investment banking and payments to its leadership bench.
Shanbhogue joins from Axis Capital, where she served as senior vice president in the financial sponsor group. There, she worked closely with private equity and venture capital investors, leading private fund-raising mandates for corporates across sectors such as medical devices and fintech. Before that, she spent over five years with Axis Bank in senior roles.
Her longest stint was with Enam Securities, where she rose from analyst to vice president in just over a decade. During that period, she worked on a wide range of transactions including IPOs, private equity deals, rights issues, mergers and acquisitions, and structured finance assignments across industries such as media and entertainment, pharma, telecom, retail, power equipment and fintech. She was also closely involved in several high-profile fund-raising exercises for major corporate groups.
Mahavir Lunawat, chairman and managing director of Pantomath Capital, said the appointment would strengthen the firm’s investment banking franchise. He noted that Shanbhogue’s capital markets experience and execution track record would add significant value as the firm expands its sector focus and scale.
Shanbhogue said she was joining at a time when India’s capital markets were gaining depth and momentum. She added that the firm’s entrepreneurial culture and long-term client approach aligned closely with her professional outlook, and that she looked forward to working with the leadership team to deliver capital solutions across sectors.
She holds a PGDM in finance and general management from Mumbai Educational Trust and a Bachelor of Commerce in accounting and finance from R A Podar College.
The appointment comes amid a broader leadership build-out at Pantomath Capital, which recently brought in Mitul Shah as managing director for coverage and investment banking, focusing on industrials, engineering and the auto sector.
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Origen Realty names Preeti Rai as president- sales & strategy
Veteran hire signals push into Gurugram market with growth ambitions
GURUGRAM: Origen Realty has appointed Preeti Rai as president for sales and strategy, as the company gears up to enter the competitive Gurugram property market.
The move brings in a seasoned industry hand with over two decades of experience across residential and commercial real estate. In her new role, she will lead the company’s sales operations and go-to-market strategy, with a focus on building a strong foothold in Gurugram and driving early momentum.
Origen Realty management said the appointment marks a key milestone in its expansion plans. Origen Realty management said the hire will help sharpen execution and strengthen the company’s sales-led growth strategy as it steps into a new market.
Preeti Rai said, “I look forward to being part of Origen Realty at a pivotal stage in its journey and contributing to building a strong presence in the Gurugram market.”
Before joining Origen Realty, she served as senior vice president for sales and marketing at Elan Group. Her career also includes stints at major developers such as DLF Universal Ltd, Today Homes and Infrastructure, Paras Buildtech Pvt Ltd and Ambience Infrastructure Ltd, where she built expertise across channel sales, leasing, and end-to-end deal execution.
Known for her focus on strategy and team leadership, Rai is expected to play a central role in shaping Origen Realty’s market positioning and sales ecosystem in the region.
As Gurugram’s real estate market continues to attract fresh investments and new entrants, Origen Realty’s latest leadership hire signals its intent to compete with a clear, sales-driven playbook.
