Akshita Singal
Work Experience
IDFC Bank June '18 – Present
Analyst, Client Coverage, Investment Banking Division
Responsible for end-to-end deal execution including teasers, information memorandum, pitch books, due diligence and other aspects of
deal execution across sectors. Extensive experience of databases including Bloomberg, MergerMarket, CapitalLine and VCCEdge
Assisted in preparation of presentation material for National Conference on Inorganic Growth conducted by ACMA
Summer Internship
Pernod Ricard India Private Limited April '17 – May '17 (9 Weeks)
Title: Project Re-Construction
Framework Development, which captures all relevant information for brand level profitability across all 31 regions across India by
analyzing profitability of top 5 selling SKUs across each and analyzing the key reasons for deviation in profitability within regions.
Allocated Distribution cost to all 31 regions to their most reasonable cost previously incurred. Developed a framework for splitting of
Custom Duty by segregating all three components as different line of P&L. Documented the process for managerial communication
Education
Year Qualification Institute CGPA/ %
2018 MBA (Finance) Management Development Institute, Gurgaon 6.13/10.0
2015 B.Com. Panjab University, Chandigarh 75.67
2012 XII, ISC Sat Paul Mittal School, Ludhiana 87.4
2010 X, ICSE Sat Paul Mittal School, Ludhiana 93.4
• Secured second highest marks in Cost Accounting (98/100) during 2nd year amongst 300 students 2014
• Awarded Certificate of Merit in Commerce in Class 11th for securing first position in the final examination amongst 120 students 2011
Professional Certifications
• Completed “Alternative Approaches to Valuation and Investment” course on Coursera securing 96% grade 2016
• Cleared IPCE (CA inter) Examinations, secured 366 marks out of a maximum of 700 2013
Live Projects/Training
Moolchand Hospital (Live Project) September '17 – December '17 (3 Months)
Analyzed the infusion of technology and entry of private players in the Indian healthcare industry. Derived insights from primary and
secondary research about preference shift and trust deficit among consumers. Recommended action plan based on the derived insights
London School of Economics and Political Science (Training) July '15 (3 Weeks)
Title: Course on Judgement and Decision Making for Management
Gained knowledge of how to take decisions in tough situations and avoid decisions traps where stakes are high and have multiple
conflicting objectives. Acquired understanding of how to perceive risk and act when there are risk and uncertainties involved. Applied
these concepts to bring effeciencies in the planning and strategy departments of the organisation to generate different alternatives
Emerging India Value Advisors Private Ltd. (Training) May '14 – June '14 (6 Weeks)
Title: Equity Research for Kajaria Ceramics
Prepared an Equity Research Report on Kajaria Ceramics by considering the Macroeconomic Situation, Industry Overview,
Business Description, Competitive Positioning, Financial Analysis, Operational Strengths and Managerial effectiveness
Nikka Mal Pyare Lal Jain (Training) June '13 – July '13 (6 Weeks)
Title: Analysis of numerous aspects effecting Jewellery business
Developed an effective & efficient model for sales analysis product wise, store wise, salesperson wise and purity wise. Coordinated outlet
verification drive (Retail & Wholesale) in Punjab market under the reward program for retailers and wholesalers. Analysed and audited
promotional trade schemes in the northern India region based upon the sample outlets obtained from eight different Indian cities
Position of Responsibility
• Core Senior Team Member, Imperium — The Flagship event of MDI, Gurgaon 2017 – 2018
MDI Gurgaon • Responsible for meeting fundraising targets, corporate sponsorship and relationship,
managing publicity and promotions and conceptualizing and managing fests
Sat Paul Mittal School, • House Captain 2009 – 11
Ludhiana • Leadership role for two consecutive sessions and won Best House Cup in one year
Extra Curricular Activities
• Campus Finalist of the Insight case competition, conducted by Gartner 2017
• Secured first position, The BingeWatchers Quiz, Imperium- MDI with over 100 participanants 2016
• Won Basketball tournament, King of Kings Sports Fest, MDI Gurgaon amongst six teams from college 2016
Key Interests
Sudoku • Solving Sudoku puzzles for the last nine years with best time (Expert level) of 314 seconds
Salsa • Trained under Gautam Sharma. Performed at mulitple fests and participated in numerous Salsa Socials
Debating • Part of Debsoc — Debate society of college, participated in inter-college debate competitions and fests
