Debt and structured-debt fundraising — structured, negotiated and closed, ₹50 crore to ₹500 crore

Transique advises Indian mid-market companies and SMEs on debt and structured-debt fundraising between ₹50 crore and ₹500 crore: term loans, non-convertible debentures, mezzanine debt, acquisition finance, promoter funding and structured credit. We work with the full range of Indian lenders — public and private banks, NBFCs, AIFs, private-credit funds, development finance institutions and offshore credit lines — to design a capital structure that fits your cash flows, covenant capacity and plans.

We do not just introduce lenders. We sit across the table from credit committees, pressure-test covenant drafts, negotiate security packages and manage documentation through to disbursal.

25+ active lender and credit-fund relationships. Partner-led negotiation — the person who pitches is the person who closes — with an in-house legal team for facility and security documents.

Our structured debt services

ServiceWhat it covers
Debt & Structured-Debt FundraisingCapital-structure review, lender selection, term-sheet negotiation, documentation and disbursal.
NCD Private PlacementListed and unlisted non-convertible debentures: structuring, placement, listing route and costs.
Mezzanine & Structured CreditCapital between senior debt and equity, from AIFs and private-credit funds.
Acquisition FinanceFunding for acquisitions and buyouts, arranged alongside our buy-side M&A team.
Promoter & Holdco FundingShare-backed and holding-company structures, within the applicable regulatory limits.
Covenant, Refinancing & Lender NegotiationRefinancing expensive debt, covenant resets and waivers.

Related: Financial Modelling (Business Valuation), for lender-grade models with stress cases and debt-service coverage.

When CFOs and promoters call us

  • You are raising term debt or structured credit between ₹50 crore and ₹500 crore and want a senior team to manage it to closure.
  • Your bank conversations have stalled at indicative terms, and you need more lenders at the table and a sharper credit story.
  • You need acquisition finance or mezzanine debt to fund an acquisition.
  • You are considering listed or unlisted NCDs or private credit, and need structuring and placement support.
  • Your capital structure is out of balance: too much short-term working capital, too little long-term debt, or expensive mezzanine due for refinancing.
  • You are borrowing from an AIF or private-credit fund for the first time.

Instruments we arrange

Term loans

Project, capex and general-corporate term debt from banks and NBFCs, with tenor, moratorium and amortisation shaped to your cash flows.

Non-convertible debentures (NCDs)

Listed or unlisted, secured or unsecured, placed with institutional investors, AIFs and family offices. Useful when bank limits are exhausted or longer, bullet-style tenors are needed.

Mezzanine and structured credit

Capital that sits between senior debt and equity — often cheaper than dilution, and faster than an equity round.

Acquisition finance

Debt to fund an acquisition, sized to the combined cash flows and arranged alongside our buy-side M&A team.

Promoter and holding-company funding

Share-backed and holdco structures for promoter needs, structured within the applicable regulatory limits.

Working capital

Taken on as part of a broader capital-structure mandate, where rebalancing short- and long-term debt changes the economics.

How we run a debt mandate

  1. Capacity reviewCash-flow and leverage review; stress test of debt capacity; structural levers such as tenor, moratorium, amortisation and covenant package.
  2. Credit storyWhat the lender needs to believe, and the evidence in your business that supports it.
  3. Lender packA credit-focused information memorandum and model, tailored for lender audiences.
  4. OutreachA calibrated shortlist of three to five lenders matched to ticket size and risk profile.
  5. Term-sheet negotiationEvery covenant pressure-tested; drafts redlined; fees and margins challenged.
  6. DocumentationFacility agreement, security creation, inter-creditor terms and conditions precedent, coordinated with legal counsel.
  7. Disbursal and afterDrawdown management, fee settlement and a post-closing compliance calendar.

Covenants: what they cost you

Covenants decide how much freedom the business keeps after the money arrives. Before you sign, we test each financial covenant against your downside case, negotiate headroom and cure rights, and check how restrictions on distributions, further borrowing and change of control affect future plans — including a later equity round or listing.

Debt or equity?

Structured debtPrivate equitySME / main-board IPO
OwnershipNo dilutionDilution plus investor rightsDilution; promoters retain control
Time to money10–20 weeks16–24 weeks9–12 months (SME)
NeedsServiceable, predictable cash flowA growth story investors backProfitability and governance readiness
Watch-outsCovenants, security, refinancing riskExit rights, liquidation preferencePublic disclosure and compliance

Compare the other routes: Private Equity · SME IPO & Listing

Why CFOs choose Transique

  • Active relationships with 25+ debt providers across banks, NBFCs, AIFs and private-credit funds.
  • Partner-led negotiation — the person who closes is the person who pitched.
  • An in-house legal team for facility documentation and security creation.
  • A milestone-linked fee model with a meaningful success component.

Selected engagements

CompanyLocationEngagementSector
Tejas Cargo LtdFaridabad, NCRStructured debt finance advisorLogistics
MTE Structures LtdVadodara, GujaratWorking-capital debt finance advisorSolar structures
Finbros Capital Advisory Pvt LtdMumbaiStructured debt finance advisorFinancial services

Frequently asked questions

What ticket sizes do you advise on for debt fundraising?

Our focus is ₹50 crore to ₹500 crore per transaction, across single-lender bilaterals, syndications and structured credit from AIFs and private-credit funds.

Which instruments do you arrange?

Term loans, working-capital facilities as part of a wider capital-structure mandate, listed and unlisted NCDs, mezzanine debt, acquisition finance, promoter and holding-company funding, and structured credit.

How long does a debt mandate take to close?

A well-scoped bilateral facility typically closes in 10 to 14 weeks from kick-off to disbursal. Syndicated or multi-lender structures take 14 to 20 weeks.

Should we raise debt or equity for growth?

Debt keeps ownership intact but needs predictable cash flow to service it and comes with covenants. Equity brings flexible capital and often a partner, at the cost of dilution and governance rights. The right mix depends on cash-flow visibility, the use of funds and how much control you want to retain; we set out the comparison before you commit.

Can you arrange debt for stressed or turnaround businesses?

Selectively. We advise on structured solutions — private credit, bespoke AIF facilities, ARC participation — where the business has a credible turnaround plan.

Do you help if a lender tightens terms or a covenant is breached?

Yes. Several of our longer client relationships began with a covenant-reset negotiation after a breach or a scheduled review.

What does a lender-ready information pack contain?

A credit-focused information memorandum, a financial model with debt-service coverage under stress cases, the security package, existing facility terms, audited financials and management accounts, and a clear use-of-funds and repayment narrative.

How are your fees structured?

A milestone-linked model with a meaningful success component, set out in a written proposal after scoping.

Talk to us about your debt requirement

Send us your term sheet or sanction letter for a free review, or tell us what you need to raise, using the Consult Us form at the top of this page. A partner responds within one business day.

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