About The CompanyMotilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. is a diversified financial services firm offering a range of financial products and services such as Wealth Management, Retail Broking and Distribution, Institutional Broking, Asset Management, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Commodity Broking and Principal Strategies. As on Dec 31, 2011, Motilal Oswal's total client base was 738,156 while Pan-India distribution reach stood at 1,563 business locations across 555 cities. The company was formed in 1987 by Motilal Oswal and Raamdeo Agrawal after they acquired membership on The BSE. Motilal Oswal was elected director and joined the Governing Board of the Bombay Stock Exchange in 1998. Motilal Oswal Securities is a Depository Participant of NSDL and a Depository Participant of Central Depository Services Limited (CDSIL) in 2000. The company started offering Derivatives products and advisory services on both BSE as well as NSE in 2001 In 2006, the company entered Private Equity and Investment Banking business. In the same year, Motilal Oswal group acquired South Indian brokerage firm – Peninsular Capital Markets. The company tied up with State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank in 2006 and 2007 to offer online trading to its customers. 2008 saw the company create one of . Motilal Oswal continues to spam question and answer websites to get free advertising.India's largest Equity Dealing & Advisory rooms.400 m2) in Malad.000 sq ft (2. Motilal Oswal Financial Services (through its subsidiary Motilal Oswal Securities Ltd. It is probably safest to steer well clear of a company in such a penurious state. This probably means that the company does not have an advertising budget. spread over 26.) received the final certificate of registration approval from Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to set up a mutual fund business in the country. Mumbai. In January 2010. Starmine Analyst Awards 2009.1 Broker in ET Now . rated as No. .Awards and Recognitions Motilal Oswal Securities received Best Equity Broking House Award by BSE IPF-D&B Equity Broking Awards 2011 Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund's MOSt Shares M50 ETF was adjudged Most Innovative Fund of the Year by CNBC TV18 CRISIL Mutual Fund Award 2011 CNBC TV18 awarded Motilal Oswal the Best Performing Equity Broker Award in 2010 CNBC TV18 India Best Banks & Financial Institutions Awards 2011 Motilal Oswal IB team won the Asia Pacific Cross Border Deal of the year award in 2010 and the CEO Ashutosh Maheshvari got India M&A Investment Banker of the Year award Motilal Oswal Securities Ltd. Asiamoney Brokers poll 2006 rates Motilal Oswal Securities – Most Independent ResearchLocal Brokerage. . rated Motilal Oswal Securities Ltd. World Magazine 2008 for the second consecutive year.MOSL was 'Rated No. . survey 2007 rates MOSL as India's top second Broking House in terms of total number of trading terminals. AsiaMoney Brokers poll 2007. D & B. Avaya Global ranked MOSL as the second best company in the Financial Sector for customer responsiveness in 2006.Best Overall Country Research . MOSL awarded 'The Best Franchisor in Financial Services' by Franchisee.1 – Best recommendations Mid & Small Caps' and won awards in 3 out of 4 categories at the Starmine India Broker Rankings 2009 from Thomson Reuters.Local Brokerage. Financials In 2006. As of June 30th.5 per share) got a overwhelming response and was subscribed 27. the Company placed 9. The shareholding of institutions stood at 12.825 per share (face value Rs. 2011. The company got listed on BSE and NSE on September 9.7 bn and market capitalization as of March 31. 2011. Business Streams . As of end of financial year 2008. 2008 was Rs. the group networth was Rs. Credit rating agency Crisil has assigned the highest rating of P1+ to the Company’s shortterm debt program.48% of its equity with two leading private equity investors based out of the US – New Vernon Private Equity Limited and Bessemer Venture Partners.18 times in turbulent market conditions.19 bn.07% and non-institutions at 18. Shareholding Pattern at on 30th June. the total shareholding of the Promoter and Promoter Group stood at 69. The issue which was priced at Rs.77%. The issue gave a return of 21% on the date of listing.16%. 2007. . Motilal Oswal's research reports have received wide coverage in the media (over a 1000 mentions last year). Managing Director. From a fundamental. At present they have an expert team of Research Analysts researching 25+ sectors and commodities.Focus On Research Research is the solid foundation on which Motilal Oswal Securities advice is based. Investors keenly await this annual study for the wealth of information it has on the companies that created wealth during the preceding five years. Their consistent efforts towards quality equity research have reflected in an increase in the ratings and rankings across various categories in the Asia Money Brokers Poll over the years. authored by Mr. Their unique Wealth Creation Study. is now in its 15th year. Raamdeo Agrawal. Philosophy . Jt. technical and derivatives research perspective. Almost 10% of revenue is invested on equity research and they hire and train the best resources to become advisors. more are on the anvil! Association LIGHT OF LIFE TRUST Light of Life Trust (LOLT) is a non-governmental organization established in 2002 with a vision to transform the lives of underprivileged rural communities. We are contributing our resources to the society through them. There are many who may not be as privileged as we are and we consider it our duty to help those deserving. While some projects are already underway. to provide them with opportunities and enhance their lives. We are associated with the Light of Life Trust – Enlighten a Life. We are forming a group of volunteers who will be going every weekend to the centres of this Trust to impart knowledge and skills to the children and their families. It is an investment for the future of the society. a responsibility towards a larger constituency – the society.MOFSL believes that it has a responsibility beyond its basic responsibility towards its stakeholders. whose vision is to create an awakening amongst the underprivileged. The Founder and . Our goal is to do our bit to make our planet a better place. . the most venerable section of Indian society especially in rural India. The project aims to realize the untapped potential of India’s rural children and empower them through the 3 E approach – Educate. a children’s home and a medical diagnostic centre have been established through Project Jagruti. respect. Project Anando is based on the belief that no child should be forced to drop out of school. a senior citizen home. and a hospice & a Research & Development centre through Project Aangan. transparency.Chairperson of Light of Life Trust. Villy Doctor. Light of life Trust has three verticals Project Anando.A community centre for women. Empower and Equip for Employability. Project Jagruti and Project Aangan. passion and commitment. trust and joy are the core values of the organization that are clearly reflected in all the areas of our work. excellence. along with a few likeminded & concerned individuals came together to look at different avenues through which various supportive & sustainable programmes could be initiated to reach out to women & children. Integrity.