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Investment Banking

Investment Banking is the most rigorous finance course on the platform. Taught by a Goldman Sachs VP, you will master financial modelling, DCF valuation, M&A analysis, and IPO processes — the exact skills top banks test in interviews. This comprehensive 6-month programme covers everything from finance fundamentals and economics to advanced valuation, LBO modelling, and data visualisation tools used by top-tier banks.

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Investment Banking

What you will learn

Master financial statement analysis and ratio analysis
Build DCF, comparable company, and precedent transaction models
Understand M&A deal structuring, LBO economics, and synergy analysis
Analyse equity capital markets, IPOs, and fixed income securities
Value startups using VC structures, convertible debt, and dilution modelling
Build advanced financial models in Excel with scenario and sensitivity analysis
Create investment banking pitch decks and presentations in PowerPoint
Visualise financial data using Power BI and Tableau dashboards

Curriculum

18 modules · 18 lessons · 6 Months

Introduction to Finance and Financial Management | Key Financial Decisions | Investment Decisions | Financing Decisions | Dividend Decisions | Objectives of Financial Management | Time Value of Money and Financial Applications

Your Learning Journey

What happens after the curriculum

The course is just the beginning. Here is the full programme roadmap that takes you from learner to placed professional.

1

Soft Skills Training

Communication, leadership, critical thinking, and workplace etiquette — the edge that separates good professionals from great ones.

2

Live Internship

Work on real client briefs with industry mentors. Build experience that goes straight onto your CV before you even graduate.

3

Freelance Projects Training

Learn how to source, pitch, and deliver freelance projects. Start earning independently while you are still learning.

4

360° Placement Support

Resume building, mock interviews, LinkedIn optimisation, and direct referrals to our 200+ hiring partners across India and abroad.

5

Industry Certificate

Final milestone

Receive an inGrade-certified credential recognised by top employers. Share it on LinkedIn and let your skills speak for themselves.

Hands-on Projects

Real-world projects you will build

Every project is designed around actual business problems — giving you a portfolio that speaks louder than any certificate.

IPO Mechanics and Valuation of Public Offering

Build IPO valuation models from scratch — covering revenue & cost forecasting, 3-statement financial models, and sensitivity and scenario analysis to price a public offering.

Derivatives Options Strategy and Practical Applicability

Apply DCF, Comparable Company Analysis, and Precedent Transaction Analysis to evaluate derivatives strategies using industry-based valuation drivers.

Venture Capital and Private Equity Deal Scenarios

Understand deal structures, synergy analysis, accretion & dilution concepts, and practical deal evaluation across VC and PE transaction scenarios.

Profit and Loss Analysis of Company Balance Sheet / Statements

Analyse equity and debt markets, the IPO and fundraising lifecycle, and the role of investment banks in capital raising through real P&L and balance sheet data.

PMS and Mutual Fund Types and Strategies

Explore Portfolio Management Services and mutual fund structures — covering equity and debt markets, IPO and fundraising lifecycle, and the investment bank's role in capital raising.

Risk Management Techniques for Different Market Conditions

Apply risk management frameworks across equity and debt markets — covering IPO and fundraising lifecycle, reading financial statements, and interlinking them for holistic analysis.

Financial Statement Analysis

Build revenue & cost forecasting models, 3-statement financial models, and sensitivity and scenario analysis by reading Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow statements.

Financial Modelling (Excel-Based)

Apply DCF, Comparable Company Analysis, and Precedent Transaction Analysis using Excel — building industry-grade financial models with real valuation drivers.

Valuation Techniques

Master deal structuring, synergy analysis, accretion & dilution concepts, and practical deal evaluation across multiple valuation methodologies.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Analyse equity and debt markets, IPO and fundraising lifecycle, and the role of investment banks in structuring and executing M&A transactions.

Capital Markets Overview

Read Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow statements to understand how businesses generate value and interlink financial statements for capital markets analysis.

Startup Valuation & Fundraising

Build startup financial models covering revenue models, cost structures, capital raising strategies, convertible debt, equity financing rounds, and VC structures.

Industry Case Studies

Learn from real industry outcomes

Each case study is drawn from an actual business scenario — so you understand not just the technique, but the impact it creates.

M&A

Tata Motors – Jaguar Land Rover Acquisition

Analyse deal rationale, synergies, and valuation impact of Tata's landmark global expansion — examining how an emerging-market automaker acquired a premium British brand.

$2.3B

Acquisition price

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Startup Valuation

Uber — Startup Valuation Model

Build valuation models using growth assumptions, unit economics, and market expansion strategy to assess how Uber justified its multi-billion dollar pre-IPO valuation.

$82B

IPO valuation

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Distressed Merger

Vodafone – Idea Merger

Evaluate restructuring strategy, debt challenges, and survival through consolidation — analysing how two struggling telecom giants merged to compete against Reliance Jio.

₹1.8L Cr

Combined debt load

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IPO

Zomato IPO

Assess pricing strategy, financials, and investor sentiment in a high-growth tech IPO — understanding how a loss-making startup commanded a premium market valuation.

₹9,375 Cr

IPO size raised

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LBO / Relative Valuation

Maruti Suzuki vs Tata Motors

Perform relative valuation using multiples and peer benchmarking — comparing two of India's largest automakers across EV/EBITDA, P/E, and EV/Revenue metrics.

2.4×

Valuation multiple gap

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Cross-Border M&A

Walmart – Flipkart Deal

Analyse Walmart's strategic entry into Indian e-commerce and the valuation of a high-growth firm — examining how global retail giants price emerging-market acquisitions.

$16B

Acquisition value

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before you enrol.

No prior finance or accounting degree is required. The programme starts with Fundamentals of Finance and Economics and builds progressively through financial statement analysis, valuation, financial modelling, and M&A. A basic understanding of numbers and business is all you need to get started.

You will gain hands-on proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling, DCF, LBO, scenario analysis), PowerPoint (pitch deck creation, investment banking presentations), Power BI (financial dashboards, KPI monitoring), and Tableau (advanced financial analytics and data storytelling) — the complete toolkit used by investment banking professionals.

The programme covers 18 modules across 6 months — from Finance & Economics fundamentals through Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Derivatives, Fixed Income, Asset Management, Financial Statement Analysis, DCF Valuation, WACC, Relative Valuation, Startup Valuation, M&A & LBO, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Tableau. Each module includes live sessions, assignments, and real-world projects.

Yes. You will complete 12 industry-grade projects including IPO Valuation Modelling, Derivatives Options Strategy, VC & PE Deal Scenarios, P&L and Balance Sheet Analysis, PMS & Mutual Fund Strategy, Risk Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Excel-Based Financial Modelling, Valuation Techniques, M&A Analysis, Capital Markets Overview, and Startup Valuation — giving you a strong portfolio to present to employers.

You will work through 6 real-world case studies: Tata Motors – JLR Acquisition (M&A), Uber Startup Valuation, Vodafone–Idea Distressed Merger, Zomato IPO, Maruti Suzuki vs Tata Motors Relative Valuation, and the Walmart–Flipkart Cross-Border Deal — covering the full spectrum of investment banking transactions.

Absolutely. The programme includes 360° Placement Support — covering resume building, LinkedIn optimisation, mock interviews, and direct connections with our hiring partner network of 200+ companies across India and abroad, including investment banks, NBFCs, PE/VC firms, and financial services companies.

We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee from the date of enrolment. If you are not satisfied for any reason within the first 7 days, contact our support team at support@theingrade.com and we will process a full refund — no questions asked.

Real-World Context

Related Case Studies

See how the concepts from this course play out in real companies. Each case study is a deep-dive into an actual business scenario.

Investment Banking
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