MUMBAI (India CSR): Jefferies India and the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) today unveiled the rebranded “Little Theatre supported by Jefferies”, marking a deepened association between the two institutions and reinforcing Jefferies’ continued commitment to supporting arts and cultural initiatives in India.
The theatre was inaugurated by Khushroo N. Suntook, Chairman, NCPA; Deepak Parekh, Former chairman of Housing Development Finance Corporation; Keki Mistry, Former Vice Chairman & CEO, HDFC; and Aashish Agarwal, India Country Head, Jefferies.
Associated with NCPA through its CSR initiatives for the past two years, Jefferies’ sponsorship marks a deeper, long-term association with one of Mumbai’s most respected cultural institutions.
Inaugurated in 1975, the Little Theatre plays a pivotal role in nurturing new talent and building new audiences. Equipped with a multipurpose auditorium, state-of-the-art recording studio and listening area, the 114-seat theatre provides an intimate platform for emerging musicians, dancers and poets. It also serves as a venue for film screenings, talks and seminars.
To mark the occasion, Jefferies hosted an evening bringing together members of the investor and corporate community. The programme featured a fire-side chat with Christopher Wood, Global Head of Equity Strategy at Jefferies, in conversation with Mahesh Nandurkar, MD and Head of Research at Jefferies India. The discussion focused on the outlook for Indian markets within the evolving global macro environment, along with reflections on leadership and perspectives beyond markets.
The evening concluded with a stand-up performance by Varun Grover.
Through this partnership, Jefferies aims to support platforms that foster both thoughtful dialogue and cultural expression, while contributing to the development of emerging artistic talent.
(India CSR)
