Arun Kumar Baskaran

Background

About Arun Kumar Baskaran

I help companies turn around, scale up, and unlock value, whether it’s fixing the balance sheet, raising capital, or leading complex M&A. As a Registered Independent Director, built a career on tough challenges: restructuring, greenfield projects, and powering sustainable growth. Passionate about building resilient businesses that last. What I Delivered As CFO Turned around ₹1,500 Cr listed firm via cost optimization, debt reduction & improved cash flow Raised ₹450 Cr (1.44x oversubscribed Rights Issue); deployed 75% to cut debt Led key M&A: Strides Shasun merger, Solara demerger, API plant acquisition Drove free cash flow via inventory liquidation, receivables factoring, GST refunds Slashed energy costs by ₹9 Cr/year with 50% green power adoption Before This Closed 8+ Strategic Deals Led cross-border M&A, including Australian pharma acquisition, UK/biotech divestiture, and a ₹2,500Cr merger (secured SEBI/RBI/FIPB approvals). Raised ₹1,500Cr via QIPO Structured and executed public offering, managing investor roadshows and regulatory compliance. Revived Underperforming Assets Turned around distressed units in textiles, manufacturing, and hospitality through valuation & recovery plans. Advised Mega Infrastructure Projects Structured deals for airports, wind farms & defense parks; secured debt/equity financing for renewables & pharma. Drove Operational Turnarounds Cut costs via green energy adoption, revamped FP & A for better budgeting & decision-making.=> Core Competencies 1. M&A Execution Buy-side/Sell-side, Cross-border Deals, Post-Merger Integration 2. Strategic Fundraising QIPOs, Private Equity, Debt Financing, Investor Roadshows 3. Financial Modeling & Valuation DCF, LBO, Comparables, Techno-Commercial Feasibility 4. Corporate Turnarounds Cost Optimization, FP & A, Sick Unit Revival, Green Energy Transitions 5. Stakeholder Leadership SEBI/RBI Approvals, Board Presentations, M&A Negotiations 6. Growth Advisory Market Intelligence, Infrastructure Projects, Business Development DM or Reach me here at mepcoarun@yahoo.com