Valuation goes far beyond financial metrics. It’s shaped by investor sentiment, market cycles and the strategic story a company tells about its future. For today’s CFOs, understanding these dynamics is crucial in managing expectations, guiding investor conversations and positioning the business for sustainable growth.

In this session, Amit Agarwal, Group CFO at DCM Shriram, draws on decades of experience across sectors including healthcare, pharma, chemicals, agri-inputs and paper to explore what truly drives valuation at different stages of a company’s journey. From shaping the strategic narrative to optimising capital structure and performance, he will share practical lessons on how CFOs can influence valuation in real, tangible ways, especially when it comes to fundraising, investor confidence and long-term value creation.