Building trust, clarity and long-term value in capital markets
In today’s capital markets, investor relations is no longer a compliance-led function. It has become a strategic bridge between companies and the investment community, shaped by higher investor expectations, increased shareholder activism, the growing influence of proxy advisory firms, and a sharper focus on ESG and long-term performance.
Grant Thornton Bharat’s Investor Relations Advisory Services help companies design, set up and manage effective IR programmes that clearly communicate companies’ value proposition.
Our team fosters two-way dialogue with the investment community, delivers critical market insights, provides strategic guidance, and strengthens investor confidence. In today’s dynamic environment, this proactive approach enables companies to build long-term stakeholder value.
Navigating key investor relations challenges
Effectively communicate your equity story by developing compelling IR collaterals.
Provide informed guidance to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.
Empower investors with clear and consistent insights into your pre and post IPO journey.
Proactively address evolving ESG regulations with tailored solutions.
Preparing to go public: Investor relations for IPO-ready companies
For companies preparing to access public markets, investor relations play a defining role well before the IPO launch. Our IPO investor relations advisory team partners with IPO-bound organisations to build strong foundations for long-term investor engagement.
We help shape your equity narrative, identify the right investor segments and prepare leadership teams for market interactions. Through structured communication and disciplined execution, we support companies in navigating IPO complexity and positioning themselves effectively with the investment community.
Our pre-IPO investor relations support includes:
- IR readiness assessment from a listed-company perspective
- Setting up a dedicated IR function aligned with business strategy
- Designing IR strategy, governance frameworks and standard operating procedures
- Coaching the C-suite and IR teams for effective investor and analyst engagement
- Developing focused and credible investor presentations that bring the equity story to life
- IR collateral support for pre-IPO and early investor roadshows
- Creating a targeted list of investors and analysts to optimise outreach
- Designing an investor microsite as part of the corporate website
During the IPO phase, our advisory support focuses on clarity, consistency and responsiveness:
- Refining and communicating a compelling equity story to the market
- Supporting investor roadshows and one-on-one meetings
- Assisting with relevant sections of the offer document to ensure alignment with the IR narrative
- Evaluating investor and analyst feedback and supporting management responses
For listed companies, investor relations must continuously evolve to reflect performance, strategy and market expectations. Our investor relations advisory services for listed companies cover both strategic and operational IR requirements.
Strategic IR
- Conducting investor and analyst perception studies
- Benchmarking IR practices against peers and industry leaders
- Identifying and targeting potential shareholders to strengthen the investor base
- Designing and executing shareholder satisfaction surveys
- Integrating ESG priorities into IR strategy and investor communications
- Providing strategic guidance on engagement with proxy advisory firms
- Leveraging technology solutions to improve IR effectiveness
Operational IR
- Refreshing the equity story through updated investor presentations
- Supporting impactful disclosures for clear analyst and investor communication
- Enhancing visibility through structured and continuous market outreach
- Delivering timely market intelligence on trends, peers and investor sentiment
- Managing quarterly and ongoing IR activities through retainer-based support
- Providing secondment or loaned IR resources to strengthen in-house teams
- Developing annual reports and integrated reports aligned with strategic priorities
Why choose Grant Thornton Bharat
Experienced team
Deliver expert guidance from professionals who have led successful IPOs and IR transformations across industries.
Flexible resourcing
Scale IR resources with secondment and loan staff options tailored to your needs.
Proven results
Drive stronger engagement through clearer disclosures and enhanced market visibility.
ESG expertise
Apply best practices in corporate governance and ESG to strengthen IR strategy and meet stakeholder expectations.
Market intelligence
Generate insights on market trends, competitor activities and investor sentiment.
Technology-driven insights
Use advanced analytics to track shareholder data, identify target investors and provide actionable insights.
Clear, impactful messaging
Create compelling narratives that highlight value, performance and strategic direction.
