Completed Deals / Case Studies
With a proven track record of over 1200 successful engagements across sectors, SHS Advisory Group brings unmatched expertise in strategy, funding, government approvals, and business transformation. Due to space limitations, we’ve featured a select few representative stories here—each reflecting our commitment to results, professionalism, and client success. These stories offer a glimpse into the diverse challenges we’ve solved and the lasting value we’ve created for our clients.
- Swift CMDA Approval for Premium Bungalow Project
- Urban Planning & Real Estate Facilitation
- A leading company’s Managing Director approached SHS Advisory Group seeking end-to-end support for obtaining building plan approval and completion certificate from the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA). The 20,000 sq.ft individual bungalow project required continuous coordination with multiple departments — Assistant Planner, Senior Planner, Deputy Planner, Chennai Corporation, and other regulatory offices. Our team worked with precision, ensuring every stage met technical and procedural compliance. Through daily engagement and diligent follow-up, the entire approval process was completed in record time, reflecting SHS Advisory’s efficiency, expertise, and professional excellence in complex regulatory environments.
- Regulatory Coordination & Project Clearance
- October 2025
- Regulatory Clearance & Educational Upliftment
- August 2025
- Charitable School Secures High School Approval
- Education continuity ensured for rural underprivileged students.
- A fully charitable school in Tirunelveli district, run by a saint and supported by a corporate group and individual donors, needed approval to upgrade from 8th to 10th standard. With zero fees collected from over 300 students, the school’s growth was at risk due to procedural roadblocks. SHS Advisory Group worked pro bono for 8 months, coordinating inspections, documentation, and compliance clearances. Final approval was granted, securing future academic access and reaffirming our commitment to impact-driven advisory.
- Fast-Tracked CTO Clearance for ₹250 Crore Project
- Achieved PCB approval in under 30 days through strategic execution.
- A Tamil Nadu-based industrial project worth ₹250 crore required operational clearance from the Pollution Control Board. We managed the complete process—from preparing documentation to coordinating with departments—and secured the Consent to Operate (CTO) within just one month. Through meticulous follow-up, timely submissions, and consistent engagement with the PCB, the approval was granted without resubmission or delay. This success highlights our ability to efficiently handle complex regulatory procedures with precision and persistence.
- Government Approvals – Consent to Operate (CTO)
- May 2025
- Government Approvals & Incentive Recovery
- April 2025
- Unlocking Long-Pending Subsidy Disbursement
- Resolved a 5-year delay in subsidy release.
- A well-established Uttar Pradesh business was struggling with a subsidy of ₹5 crore that had been stuck due to bureaucratic delays and inspection discrepancies. A ₹50 lakh bank guarantee was also held back. We coordinated multiple high-level meetings, mapped procedural gaps, and initiated fast-track inspections. By ensuring full documentation compliance and correcting past procedural errors, we were able to reinstate trust between the client and government agencies. Within months, both the subsidy and guarantee were disbursed. This engagement demonstrated our ability to restore dormant incentives by precisely navigating red-tape bottlenecks and ensuring policy alignment.
- Fast-Track Relocation of High-Tension Power Line
- Relocated a 110 KV power tower within record time.
- A multinational enterprise required urgent removal of a 110 KV electric tower that obstructed a major plant expansion. The standard approval process would have caused an 8–12-month delay. We jumped into action by digitizing applications, directly engaging authorities, and accelerating clearance with on-site inspections. The entire relocation was completed within four months. This saved the client significant revenue loss and preserved their construction timeline. Our approach helped break procedural inertia by utilizing a digital-first strategy coupled with persistent follow-up with key departments.
- Infrastructure Coordination & Government Liaising
- April 2025
- Land Use Change & Regulatory Coordination
- April 2025
- Seamless Wetland to Dryland Conversion
- Accelerated land conversion for expansion.
- A Chennai-based company needed urgent land use conversion from wetland to industrial classification. With high stakes tied to upcoming infrastructure projects, delays were unacceptable. We facilitated coordinated inspections with revenue, agricultural, and DTCP departments. Our compliance audit ensured that all parameters were met. Within six months, the land was legally converted, increasing its value by over 30%. This case highlighted our mastery in land reclassification procedures and our deep network across state departments.
- Swift Recovery for Joint Venture Investor
- Retrieved blocked funds for an HNI investor.
- A High Net Worth Investor was entangled in a dispute over delayed profit-sharing from a joint real estate venture. Despite repeated efforts, no returns were received for over four years. We entered as neutral professionals, examined past agreements, and organized systematic negotiation rounds with the developer. With persuasive documentation and tactful diplomacy, the full amount was recovered within six months. This reinforced our capabilities in protecting investor interests and resolving legacy issues diplomatically.
- Strategic Recovery & Trouble Handling
- April 2025
- Business Turnaround & Financial Structuring
- February 2025
- Turning Around a Legacy Hospital
- Revitalized a 47-year-old hospital into a profitable venture.
- A High Net Worth Investor was entangled in a dispute over delayed profit-sharing from a joint real estate venture. Despite repeated efforts, no returns were received for over four years. We entered as neutral professionals, examined past agreements, and organized systematic negotiation rounds with the developer. With persuasive documentation and tactful diplomacy, the full amount was recovered within six months. This reinforced our capabilities in protecting investor interests and resolving legacy issues diplomatically.
- Media House to Multiplex Mogul
- Restructured a media firm for massive revenue growth.
- A struggling media company approached us with aspirations of industry relevance. We advised a reverse merger with a listed firm, enabling swift market entry. After full promoter buyout and equity raise, we helped them acquire a distressed theatre chain with 120 screens. Revenue skyrocketed from ₹1 crore to ₹80 crore. Our strategy also included film release models, distribution partnerships, and capital planning. The company attracted leading investors for the next funding round. This case showed how corporate restructuring can reimagine potential.
- Strategic Investment & M&A Advisory
- December 2024
- Corporate Stabilization & HR Conflict Resolution
- December 2024
- Restoring Workplace Harmony in a Conflict Zone
- Mitigated internal employee unrest.
- A manufacturing firm in Tamil Nadu was facing repeated disruptions by former employees demanding compensation. These conflicts lowered morale and productivity. We conducted on-ground diagnostics, engaged workers directly, and facilitated reemployment and amicable settlements. In rare cases, legal notices were issued to persistent disruptors. Within five months, operations resumed without conflict. Our proactive human-centric approach reinstated trust, improved staff retention, and restored daily operations.
- From Rejection to ₹800 Crore Valuation
- Funded a hardware startup through equity restructuring.
- A hardware firm failed to raise funds despite multiple attempts due to high valuation expectations. We assessed the business and advised a bold move: accept 75% equity dilution in return for ₹100 crore funding through hybrid instruments. Post-funding, the company grew aggressively, scaled production, and built a strong customer base. It is now valued at over ₹800 crore. The story proves how humility in valuation coupled with sharp financial structuring can yield exponential growth.
- Investment Banking & Equity Advisory
- December 2024
- Government Incentives & Policy Facilitation
- November 2024
- Unlocking ₹500 Crore Incentives with Government Collaboration
- Enabled subsidy through Global Investor Meet engagement.
- We partnered with a Tamil Nadu-based manufacturer tied up with a Japanese company. They were unaware of state incentives. We facilitated their participation in the Global Investors Meet, prepared a comprehensive DPR, and aligned with employment policy mandates. With strategic meetings and DPR refinements, the client secured a GO approving incentives tied to a ₹500 crore investment. This solidified our reputation as specialists in unlocking untapped government value.
- Reviving Dormant Subsidies in Uttar Pradesh
- Reopened closed subsidy files and added new benefits.
- A Lucknow-based industrial client sought help in retrieving an old subsidy and identifying new schemes. We analyzed the project timeline, submitted revised documentation, and engaged with DIPP and DIC officials. Our team also identified fresh opportunities like electricity rebates and infrastructure subsidies. The client is now poised to receive multiple benefits. Our strong understanding of multi-state policies allowed seamless navigation of central and state-level schemes.
- Incentive Revival & State Liaising
- July 2024
- Regulatory Clearances & Environmental Compliance
- June 2024
- Multi-Tier Approvals for a Defense Pioneer
- Securing layered approvals for a defense-focused metal company.
- A defense equipment firm in Tamil Nadu required multiple regulatory approvals—ranging from environmental clearance to operational licenses. We navigated a five-stage process: Government MOU signing, Town and Country Planning (DTCP) approvals, Consent to Establish (CTE), Environmental Clearance, and Consent to Operate (CTO). We worked closely with SEIAA and various departments to fast-track each level. Our coordination ensured all documents were airtight, and presentations addressed both legal and ecological concerns. The client launched operations without delay and became fully compliant. This case stands as an example of how layered government procedures can be simplified through a structured, department-wise roadmap supported by expert follow-up.AA
- Negotiating Pandemic-Era Relief with Precision
- Releasing locked bank guarantees and extending subsidy timelines.
- A major corporation approached us post-COVID-19 to resolve issues related to bank guarantees issued during an MOU with the government. Their capital subsidy period was expiring, but the pandemic had delayed investments. We prepared a compelling proposal detailing pandemic-related disruptions, investment progress, and future commitments. Through repeated follow-ups and personal engagement with state officials, we pushed for a two-year extension and bank guarantee release. The request is now under final consideration. Our case showcases our strength in combining regulatory insight with empathetic negotiation, particularly during crisis recovery scenarios.
- Policy Advocacy & Financial Risk Mitigation
- May 2024
- Financial Modeling & Investor Outreach
- April 2024
- Business Park Expansion with Global Aspirations
- Funding a multi-million-dollar growth plan for a business park.
- A Tamil Nadu-based real estate company running an industrial park sought to diversify into multiplexes and global B2B brands. We designed a strategic roadmap to raise $20 million in phases. Our services included preparing detailed financial models, feasibility studies, investor memorandums, and helping appoint critical project personnel. Our structured approach transformed the business park into an emerging commercial hub. The client has since secured interest from several institutional investors. This illustrates our capability to support vision-led expansions with solid financial grounding.
- Auto Components Firm Goes Global
- Enabling expansion and strategic alliances.
- We collaborated with a rubber-based auto components leader with ₹500 crore turnover. We facilitated their participation in the Tamil Nadu Investors Meet, secured DTCP approval, and initiated the Consent to Operate process. Simultaneously, we connected them with Malaysian automotive majors to explore offshore partnerships. We also initiated funding and policy support for their expansion. This success shows how aligning domestic policy advantages with global outreach can position a company for sustainable growth.
- Strategic Partnerships & Government Liaising
- April 2024
- Financial Structuring & Valuation Advisory
- April 2024
- Empowering a Certification Leader’s IPO Journey
- Prepared roadmap for IPO or private investment
- A company specializing in ISO, AS, and industry certifications wanted to scale. With over 40% EBITDA margins, the company was ripe for capital infusion. We began with structuring their financials, normalizing cash flows, and preparing valuations. Our team developed pitch decks, information memoranda, and helped position them for both IPO and private equity. We also highlighted their role in third-party audits and lean manufacturing support. This engagement reflects how back-end structuring can position even mid-sized B2B firms for investor attention.
- Conflict Resolution in Steel & Defense Sector
- Mitigated land dispute-related clearance delays.
- A startup in the steel and defense equipment space faced strong resistance from local communities, slowing down all factory clearance procedures. We stepped in to explain employment opportunities, community development plans, and environmental safeguards. We also worked with the municipal authorities to expedite approvals. As a result, project delays of over 8 months were resolved within weeks. The episode highlights how community engagement and professional intervention can unlock stalled industrial activity.
- Trouble Handling & Liaison Strategy
- November 2023
- Regulatory Navigation & Crisis Resolution
- October 2023
- Defusing Public Petition Pressure for a Manufacturer
- Cleared departmental hurdles caused by public complaints.
- A manufacturing unit in South India was paralyzed due to mass petitions submitted by local residents. These objections caused clearance delays despite full regulatory compliance. We approached senior state officials with economic data on employment, GST, and power usage to reinforce the project’s importance. At the local level, we engaged with communities to clarify misconceptions. Within a week, all necessary approvals were obtained. This case affirms our ability to clear logjams caused by social resistance or misinformation.
- Reclaiming Stuck Investment in a Hospitality Project
- Helped a luxury hotel investor recover funds and assets.
- An HNI client invested in a hospitality project but received no communication from the investee for five years. We reviewed all documents, analyzed the investment trail, and crafted a negotiation strategy. Upon establishing contact, we used professional mediation to reach a settlement. The client not only recovered their capital but also secured a property interest. This engagement illustrates our capacity to blend documentation audit with strategic diplomacy to ensure financial restitution.
- Strategic Negotiation & Asset Recovery
- September 2023
- Sustainability Consulting & Project Structuring
- August 2023
- Enabling Green Energy Adoption for a Textile Mill
- Facilitated solar energy investment for captive usage.
- A textile mill with high electricity usage and surplus land was unaware of its solar project potential. We identified the opportunity, educated the client on ROI, and structured the funding model using bank loans and capital subsidies. We also prepared a DPR and coordinated with renewable energy departments for approvals. Today, the client is set to reduce operational costs and carbon footprint. This success illustrates our foresight in green project conceptualization and execution.
- Unlocking Approvals for Industrial Growth
- Obtaining key DTCP approvals and tapping subsidy benefits.
- A manufacturing firm in Tamil Nadu faced challenges obtaining necessary approvals, accessing government incentives, and identifying energy-saving opportunities. We conducted a compliance audit, prepared required site plans, and coordinated with PWD, Pollution Control Board, and Guidance Bureau. After persistent follow-ups and strategic presentation, we secured DTCP industrial approval. Alongside, we unlocked additional grants and introduced carbon credit avenues, significantly improving the firm’s cost-efficiency and environmental footprint. This engagement reflects our commitment to helping industries unlock growth through process clarity and aligned approvals.
- Government Clearances & Subsidy Structuring
- July 2023
- Investment Banking & Franchise Strategy
- July 2023
- Framing Growth for a Restaurant Chain
- Secured investment and structured expansion plans.
- A regional restaurant chain struggled with funding to scale operations. We crafted an engaging investor pitch and ran structured financial projections using DCF and comparable analysis. After screening and onboarding relevant investors, we presented a phased expansion model involving franchising, snack manufacturing, and mini-hall formats. Multiple investor meetings led to capital infusion that unlocked the next stage of their growth. This success underscores how data-driven fundraising and strategic modeling can turn scalable ideas into funded realities.
- Elevating Five Industries with INR 250 Crores Investment
- Mobilizing investment and policy support across sectors.
- SHS Advisory Group collaborated with five companies from sectors including automotive, alternators, healthcare, and defense. Each sought to secure funding, industry recognition, and government incentives. We facilitated their investment presentations and aided participation in a Tamil Nadu MSME event. Our role included grant identification, investor pitching, and application support. All five clients secured MoUs and over ₹250 crore investment commitments collectively. This case reflects our ability to scale impact across industries by leveraging policy platforms and structured advocacy.
- Transaction Advisory & Investor Engagement
- June 2023
- Asset Protection & Strategic Divestment
- May 2023
- Fraud-Proofing a Land Investment for a Wind Power Investor
- Addressing fraudulent land registrations and securing holdings.
- A windmill investor faced land parcel fraud where dual registrations caused ownership disputes. We began by auditing titles and gathering legal documentation. Engaging legal counsel, we filed objections and initiated corrective actions. Simultaneously, we advised divestment of risk-prone parcels and redeployed capital toward fenced, verified lands. Additionally, we proposed planting high-yield trees to create recurring revenue. Our dual-track plan of legal remedy and sustainable land use demonstrated how intelligent strategy can turn adversity into structured recovery.
- Launch Blueprint for a Community Supermarket Chain
- Developed end-to-end strategy for new supermarket venture.
- The chairman of a medical institution approached us to help build a supermarket chain for the community. We conducted a comprehensive market study to analyze footfall trends and product gaps. Our planning included phased funding requirements, organizational hierarchy, CRM strategies, and a location-based pricing matrix. We also structured a marketing plan with promotion budgets and seasonal campaigns. The result was a detailed business plan that the client used to successfully raise funds and launch operations. This shows how well-rounded planning leads to confident execution.
- Business Planning & Retail Advisory
- March 2023
- Vendor Intelligence & Strategic Sourcing
- February 2023
- Tracing a Critical Chinese Vendor for a Manufacturer
- Located elusive overseas supplier to resolve sourcing crisis.
- A Tamil Nadu-based sub-assembly manufacturer had long tried and failed to locate a key Chinese vendor crucial to their production chain. Our team used a blend of industrial networks, global trade directories, and indirect market links to find the vendor’s latest contact details. Once traced, we bridged the connection and facilitated commercial discussions. The resulting partnership restored supply flow and improved component quality. This demonstrates how precision research and global reach can solve even persistent sourcing gaps.
- Defusing a Contractor Dispute for an Auto Parts Maker
- Settled payment conflict through evidence and dialogue.
- An auto parts manufacturer in Uttarakhand disputed a payment with their contractor, who claimed non-receipt. We conducted a thorough financial audit, reviewing bank proofs, receipts, and transaction records. With evidence in hand, we initiated transparent discussions and helped both parties understand the error chain. Ultimately, the contractor accepted payment had been made, and all pending work resumed. The case underscores our skill in resolving operational bottlenecks with minimal friction and full documentation.
- Dispute Resolution & Compliance Review
- January 2023
- Strategic Mediation & Investor Representation
- January 2023
- Financial Recovery for a Chennai-Based HNI
- Retrieved overdue JV returns through methodical intervention.
- An HNI investor entered a JV to build and sell flats in Chennai. Years passed without the developer sharing the profit. The investor approached us to resolve the deadlock. We reviewed original JV documents, organized communication trails, and initiated negotiations. By acting as a professional intermediary, we secured the client’s full dues along with interest—without litigation. This case affirms how third-party involvement can rebuild trust and ensure financial accountability in long-drawn business relationships.
From September 12 (2025)