iDeCK offers strategic and financial consultancy services to governments, corporates, and national and international organisations, providing innovative solutions across the entire lifecycle of infrastructure development. With extensive experience navigating economic booms, slowdowns, and cautious growth phases, we support clients in developing bankable, sustainable projects that equitably distribute risks and responsibilities.
Our multidisciplinary teams are customised for each assignment, blending diverse skills to adopt a creative and cross functional approach. Known for delivering practical and implementable solutions, iDeCK empowers clients with the tools and expertise needed to make informed decisions, attract private investment, and achieve lasting outcomes in infrastructure and development projects.
iDeCK delivers comprehensive business consulting services to governments, multilateral organizations, corporates, family-managed businesses, and industry associations. We assist the clients in crafting entry strategies, navigate the complexities of expanding their operations, whether entering new sectors within India or stepping into the Indian infrastructure space. Our entry strategy services provide actionable insights into the business, economic, and political factors that impact investment decisions, enabling informed and strategic choices.
iDeCK is also adept at preparing business plans and restructuring organisations, with a proven track record of turning around government-promoted entities for profitability and sustainability. Our expertise spans strategy, policy advisory, operations improvement, and corporate finance, offering clients holistic support in enhancing competitiveness and driving sustainable growth. By addressing the unique needs of each client, we enable them to realign their focus, improve performance, and achieve measurable outcomes in a dynamic business environment.
iDeCK provides financial advisory solutions to ensure infrastructure projects are financially viable and sustainable. Our approach includes financial structuring, identifying suitable funding sources, and implementing effective risk mitigation measures tailored to client requirements. We offer debt restructuring to help alleviate cash flow stress, ensuring projects remain standard assets for financiers. With extensive interaction with investors, banks, and financial institutions, iDeCK also undertakes project appraisals and manages funding mandates for both corporates and governments.
We support clients in fund syndication to achieve timely financial closures by arranging term loans, working capital funding, equity placements, and foreign currency funding options such as ECBs and FCCBs. Other offerings include underwriting debt, M&A funding, and private placement of bonds and debentures. With a team of experienced professionals, iDeCK delivers transparent and balanced financial solutions designed to meet diverse project needs efficiently.
iDeCK conducts detailed feasibility studies to evaluate the viability of projects, enabling clients to make informed decisions about moving forward. These studies provide a comprehensive assessment of various critical aspects, ensuring a clear understanding of the project’s potential and challenges. Our feasibility studies encompass key elements such as market dynamics, competitive landscape, project costs, revenue forecasts, projected returns, and associated risks. Additionally, we analyse the legal and regulatory environment to ensure compliance and alignment with applicable frameworks.
By combining meticulous research and analytical rigor, iDeCK delivers actionable insights that empower clients to assess the economic, technical, and operational feasibility of their projects. These studies not only help identify opportunities and mitigate risks but also provide a solid foundation for successful project planning and execution. With iDeCK’s expertise, clients can confidently navigate the complexities of infrastructure development and make strategic, data driven decisions.
Project structuring is a critical process that ensures the alignment of diverse stakeholder interests while addressing legal, regulatory, and financial considerations. At iDeCK, we focus on creating defined frameworks that balance responsibilities, mitigate risks, and enable seamless collaboration among partners. This involves capital structuring, where financial resources are allocated effectively to ensure project viability and sustainability. Our approach integrates stakeholder inputs to address potential conflicts and aligns the project with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks. The structured plan is then translated into comprehensive contracts that clearly outline the roles, responsibilities, and risk sharing mechanisms for each partner.
By prioritising clarity and precision in project structuring, iDeCK enables all stakeholders to operate with confidence, minimising ambiguities and fostering smooth project execution. Our expertise ensures that every project we structure is designed to deliver value while maintaining transparency and accountability throughout its lifecycle.
iDeCK supports government and private sector clients in developing and navigating Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects to ensure optimal outcomes. For government entities, we provide innovative ideas, implement effective marketing strategies to attract potential bidders, and design streamlined processes that are transparent, well documented, and efficient. Our approach prioritises delivering impact by balancing stakeholder interests and ensuring sustainability.
For private sector clients, we offer advisory solutions to assist in bidding for infrastructure projects through the PPP route. This includes guidance on bid preparation, understanding project requirements, and aligning strategies with government frameworks.
iDeCK provides comprehensive transaction advisory services, combining expertise in due diligence, valuations, and economic analysis to ensure successful and informed decision-making. Investors, lenders, and investees often face challenges in accessing complete and accurate information, which is critical for evaluating transactions. Our approach bridges this gap by offering tailored technical, financial, and commercial due diligence services.
We collaborate with clients to understand the purpose of the transaction and develop strategies for achieving their objectives. From initial evaluation to negotiations, we advise on transaction structures, financial terms, valuations, and economic considerations. Our insights ensure that clients are well prepared to navigate complex scenarios and identify optimal investment opportunities. With a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and business dynamics, we analyse the target’s operations and propose investment structures while highlighting key issues that could influence outcomes.
iDeCK offers advisory services to support companies in establishing greenfield and brownfield projects in India. Our location planning services evaluate potential sites across India for manufacturing units, office spaces, or other facilities, considering multiple parameters to identify the most suitable options. We also assist with land or facility scouting, helping clients find office spaces, empty land, warehouses, or factory sheds based on their requirements.
For projects requiring government allotted land, we provide land allotment support, managing documentation and liaising with agencies to ensure a seamless process. Additionally, our program management support includes vendor identification, stakeholder coordination, project monitoring, and reporting to ensure timely and successful project execution. With a structured and proactive approach, iDeCK has helped numerous clients establish greenfield and brownfield setups, ensuring smooth and efficient project delivery.
iDeCK serves as the fund management agency for the Project Development Fund (PDF), entrusted by the Government of Karnataka to drive project development activities for infrastructure initiatives. The PDF supports private participation by funding key activities, including scope definition, technical and demand studies, financial viability analysis, project structuring, bid documentation, and bid process management. iDeCK also assists government agencies in negotiations and agreement finalisations with private developers.
To further facilitate private sector investment, the Government of Karnataka has vested iDeCK with the Project Investment Fund (PIF), which is utilised for infrastructure investments as debt or equity. As investment managers, we identify promising projects, conduct appraisals, finalise terms of investment, and manage investment portfolios.
These strategic initiatives underscore iDeCK’s commitment to fostering public-private partnerships and enabling impactful infrastructure development in Karnataka, ensuring sustainable and efficient project outcomes.
iDeCK collaborates with governments at international, national, state, and local levels to enhance efficiency, impact, and governance outcomes. Through institutional reform, capacity building, and innovative governance solutions, we strengthen the effectiveness of public administration. Our expertise spans policy development, long term planning, fiscal management, e-governance, international trade, and administration. Leveraging a multidisciplinary team of in-house consultants, external experts, and institutional partnerships, iDeCK combines insights from natural and social sciences, engineering, and management. This ensures comprehensive, customised solutions for projects ranging from short term to multi year initiatives.
iDeCK’s Development Consulting Practice focuses on social sectors like education, health, and livelihoods, alongside technical services such as renewable energy and forest management. Our sustainability work includes disaster management, climate change mitigation, and corporate social responsibility.