Mumbai, 27 February 2026: 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 Mr. Khushroo N. Suntook, Chairman, NCPA; Mr. Deepak Parekh, Former chairman of Housing Development Finance Corporation; Mr. Keki Mistry, Former Vice Chairman & CEO, HDFC; and Mr. 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.
About Jefferies
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies and governments.
About NCPA
The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai, is India’s premier performing arts institution and the first multi-venue, multi-genre cultural centre in South Asia. Founded in 1969 by JRD Tata and Dr. Jamshed Bhabha, the NCPA is dedicated to preserving and promoting India’s artistic heritage while presenting world-class performances across music, dance, theatre and film.
Hosting over 700 events annually, the NCPA campus houses five theatres and regularly collaborates with leading global arts institutions. It is also home to the Symphony Orchestra of India, the country’s first and only professional orchestra, reinforcing its position as one of Asia’s leading cultural centres.