COMPANY SNAPSHOT
Orbis Financial Corporation Ltd. is a Gurugram-based Indian financial services firm established in 2009, primarily focused on delivering custodial and securities services. Here's a concise overview:
Orbis Financial has shown strong financial and operational growth, with an increasing client base and assets under custody. It continues to reinvest in technology, regulatory compliance, and geographic expansion.
Core Services
- Acts as a custodian of securities, catering to domestic and foreign institutional investors, FPIs, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals.
- Registered with multiple financial authorities as:
- Designation Depository Participant for FPIs
- Clearing Member on NSE, BSE, MSEI & MCX
- Depository Participant with NSDL & CDSL
- Offers Registrar & Share Transfer (RTA) services and Debenture Trusteeship through its subsidiary Orbis Trusteeship Services Pvt. Ltd., SEBI-registered.
Technology & Compliance
- Operates on a robust ERP-integrated trading and reporting technology platform, with ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and ISO 22301 certifications.
- Maintains a zero-conflict business model to prevent commercial bias and uphold transparency.
- Expanded its presence with an operational branch in GIFT City, Gujarat, to serve global clients and offer trusteeship services under IFSC regulation.
Leadership Team
- Atul Gupta – Chairman & WTD: Chartered Accountant, with 40+ years across finance and manufacturing sectors.
- Shyamsunder (Shyam) Agarwal – MD & CEO: CFA and CA with 20+ years, previously with ICICI, leads strategic domain initiatives.
- Supported by other key executives including Rishav Bagrecha (Investor Relations) and Manasi Gupta (Non-Exec Director).
INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
Custodial and securities services are crucial infrastructure pillars in India's financial markets. They ensure the safekeeping, clearing, settlement, and recordkeeping/ of financial securities for institutional and foreign investors, mutual funds, insurers, corporates, and sovereign funds.
Market Drivers
Rising Institutional Participation
- Growth in AIFs, FPIs, PMSs, mutual funds, and sovereign wealth inflows has boosted demand for robust custody solutions.
- India saw over ₹278 lakh crore (~US$3.3 trillion) in assets under custody by Sep 2024.
T+1 and Toward T+0 Settlement
- India’s shift to T+1 settlement in 2023 increased the need for efficient real-time custody and clearing systems.
- SEBI and market infrastructure institutions are testing T+0 (instant) settlement models—expected to transform custodial operations.
Growth of GIFT City (IFSC)
- International Financial Services Centre (Gujarat) is attracting FPIs, insurers, and global funds—driving cross-border custody demand.
Increased Digitalization & Automation
- Adoption of cloud tech, AI/ML in compliance, smart reconciliations, and digital dashboards are modernizing custody operations.
Outlook
The custodial and securities services industry in India is transitioning from basic safekeeping to a full-fledged post-trade, tech-enabled asset servicing ecosystem. Regulatory reforms, growing institutional flows, and the expansion of GIFT City are creating long-term growth potential. Players with strong tech, global linkages, and capital strength will be best placed to thrive.
LATEST SHAREHOLDING
| Shareholder Category | % Holding |
| Others (Public & Retail Investors) | 32.08% |
| Atul Gupta (Promoter) | 21.79% |
| Arpit Khandelwal (Promoter/Investor) | 18.48% |
| Madhulika Agarwal | 7.87% |
| Ashish Kacholia (Investor) | 7.80% |
| Plutus Wealth Management LLP | 6.20% |
| Orbis Foundation | 5.77% |