KV Murthy

K.V. Murthy is a distinguished professional with 35 years of comprehensive experience spanning project development, corporate finance, private equity, structured finance, and M&A transactions—both domestic and cross-border.

Murthy’s career has seen him serve in pivotal roles at major organizations such as Axis Bank, Mitsubishi Corporation, Samsung Corporation, and ISPAT. These roles entrusted him with critical responsibilities in driving financial solutions and structuring high-value deals.

Core Competencies & Sectoral Expertise

Project Development & Structured Financing: Throughout his career, Murthy has been instrumental in structuring financial closures across key infrastructure sectors in India—specifically in power, roads, airports, ports, and oil & gas. His expertise encompasses analyzing complex project economics, structuring multi-faceted financing models, and collaborating closely with lenders, financiers, and stakeholders to deliver funding solutions.

Corporate Finance & M&A: Murthy brings deep domain knowledge in corporate finance, facilitating strategic capital flow through equity placements, debt syndication, and PE structuring. His work extends into M&A, advising companies on business acquisitions, joint ventures, and cross-border consolidations, which involve target identification, regulatory due diligence, and deal execution.

Private Equity & Structured Finance: His experience traverses multiple financial instruments—from private equity funding to structured finance arrangements. Murthy’s nuanced approach addresses the unique needs of high-value, complex transactions, matching investor objectives with operational realities.

Government Advisory & Institutional Finance: Beyond his corporate mandates, Murthy has provided strategic counsel to government bodies in the structuring and execution of Private Sector Participation (PSP) and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) transactions. His advice supports policy formulation, implementation frameworks, and negotiation strategies that enable efficient public-private collaboration.

Academic Foundation

Murthy’s academic profile is anchored by a degree in Mechanical Engineering, complemented by a Master’s in Finance. This dual background equips him with both technical foundations and financial acumen—an invaluable combination in project evaluation, risk assessment, and capital structuring.

Summary of Expertise

• Three decades of robust experience across financing and transaction domains
• Leadership roles in top-tier institutions (Axis Bank, Mitsubishi Corporation, Samsung, ISPAT)
• Deep involvement in financing infrastructure assets—power, roads, airports, ports, oil & gas
• Proficiency in corporate structuring, M&A, private equity, and structured finance
• Advisory roles in PSP and PPP dealings with government agencies
• Strong educational base bridging engineering and financial disciplines