About Us

Keynote is a Full Service Investment Bank and Brokerage house offering integrated financial advice and services. Founded in 1993 and registered as SEBI Category I Merchant Bank, it has been promoted by professionals with over three decades of rich experience in financial and capital markets.

Since inception Keynote has remained committed to offering quality Investment Banking solutions combined with integrity and creativity through every challenging scenario. Our services enable our clients to access Capital Markets, Corporate Finance Advisory, Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory, ESOP Advisory, Equity/Debt Placements and Restructuring.

Keynote has over two decades of experience in the Equity Capital Markets, Corporate Finance and Advisory and a track record of over 400 transactions under its belt as a mark of its success. Markets, Corporate Finance and Advisory and a track record of over 400 different transactions.

Over the years, Keynote has developed a strong bond with business groups in the mid-market segment and a deep relationship with domestic & global institutions, mutual funds & FIIs investing in India.

It is committed to long term relationships and has a proficient and skilled team invested in its clients and their business.

Board of Directors

Vineet Suchanti (Managing Director)

Mr. Vineet Suchanti holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Finance from the University of Rochester, New York, USA. He plays a key leadership role in originating business opportunities and advising clients on fundraising strategies, mergers, and amalgamations. Mr. Suchanti has been instrumental in transforming Keynote into a premier investment banking boutique, aligning its processes and services with international standards of quality, innovation, and professionalism.

Mrs. Rinku Suchanti (Executive and Woman Director)

Mrs. Rinku Suchanti completed her graduation (Bachelor of Commerce) in the year 1993-94 from South City College from Kolkata University and holds the Diploma in Interior Design from Jenson & Nicholson from Kolkata. She has wide experience in interior designing and administration. She gives her inputs in the areas of administration, electronic & digital communication as a Director on the Board of Keynote Financial Services Limited. She is providing an administrative support to the management of the company.

Rakesh Choudhary (Non- Executive Director)

Mr. Choudhary has graduated (Bachelor of Commerce) from the University of Mumbai. In his career of over three decades, he has had exposure to diverse lines of services and businesses in the Capital Markets ranging from stock broking and derivatives trading to lending and Institutional Sales. As Managing Director, he has been responsible for the day-to-day functioning and the growth initiatives of the Stock broking, Investment advisory & Financing operations at Keynote. He drives the Investment Advisory & Research function, spearheads the Institutional & the HNI Brokerage business and manages the lending business through the NBFC arm of Keynote. He is very well networked and an active participant of Block Placement transactions in the Equity markets. His exposure to various transactions adds the experience required to continuously assess risks and rewards. His acute Market Intelligence and pulse for on ground market developments are huge strengths in determining and understanding trends in the markets.

Ravindranath Cheerakuzhi Puthan Menon (Independent Director)

Mr. Menon is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in banking and financial law. After earning his law degree and enrolling with the Bar Council of Kerala, he practiced at the Kerala High Court from 1981 to 1993. He also holds an LL.M. from Amity University, Mumbai. In 1993, Mr. Menon joined Bank of India as Chief Officer (Law), rising to the rank of Assistant General Manager, where he led the bank’s Northern Zone Legal Department. In 2002, he moved to Exim Bank as Deputy General Manager, later becoming Chief General Manager of the Legal Group, a position he held until his retirement in June 2019. He then served as Legal Advisor till December 2019. In 2016, Mr. Menon was seconded to the New Development Bank (NDB) in Shanghai, established by BRICS nations, where he reported to President K.V. Kamath and set up the bank’s Legal Department. Since January 2020, he has been engaged in independent legal practice in Mumbai, appearing before the High Court, NCLT, DRT, and DRAT.

Mr. Menon is also an academic contributor and speaker. He authored the study material for the Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Banking for the JAIIB course of the Indian Institute of Bankers and regularly lectures at Bank of India’s Management Development Institute and the Institute of Company Secretaries.

Riaz Thingna (Independent Director)

Mr. Riaz Thingna has over 30 years of experience in tax and regulatory advisory services, with a strong focus on both domestic and international taxation. His areas of expertise include direct tax, inbound and outbound investments, business restructuring, international tax advisory, and FEMA regulations. Mr. Thingna is currently a Partner at Grant Thornton.

Pankaj Joshi (Independent Director)

Mr. Pankaj Joshi, Started career in Engineering Consulting in Chemical/ Petrochemical Sector in 1992. After completing MBA (Finance) joined Exim Bank of India to later serve as the Resident Representative with Exim Bank of India at Johannesburg, South Africa to finance and facilitate India’s International Trade with countries of Africa and close interaction with Multilateral Funding Agencies. Started own venture in 2003 in area of Debt Servicing and NPA management for 17 years. Shifted out in 2017 for professional ambitions to undertake assignment as Insolvency Professional registered with the IBBI and managed over a dozen corporate insolvency assignments including Liquidations.