Citi India has appointed Raj Rathi as Head of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in India, effective June 2026, as the bank looks to strengthen its dealmaking leadership in a fast-evolving market.
Based in Mumbai, Rathi will lead Citi’s M&A franchise in the country, driving strategic advisory across complex and high-value transactions while deepening client relationships across priority sectors. He will also assume sector coverage responsibility for Digital Infrastructure, Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), and select B2B commerce companies.
In his role, Rathi will work closely with teams across Investment Banking, Markets, and other product groups to deliver integrated solutions to clients. His appointment comes at a time when Citi is looking to build on its strong advisory platform in India.
Rathi brings over 15 years of experience in investment banking, M&A, and investment advisory. He joins Citi from Dream Sports, where he served as Head of Strategy and Corporate Development, leading strategic partnerships and inorganic growth initiatives, including deploying approximately $150 million across multiple investments.
Citi has been consistently ranked the #1 M&A advisor in India by deal value in 2024 and 2025, reflecting its strong execution capabilities and deep client relationships.