About Us
What we are
We are a wealth management Company. We do stock broking in the traditional way through our 150+ branches. We also have new tech platforms for broking. We offer zero brokerage and flat fee brokerage plans. We are also a non-banking financial company. We lend money against property, securities and gold. We are one of the first corporate brokerages in India. Established in 1992. We are an Associate of DOHA BANK of QATAR.
ASSOCIATE OF DOHA BANK
As a testimony for our commitment to world-class service standards and impeccable track record, the company was chosen by Doha Bank of Qatar in 2007 for its maiden investment in India. Doha Bank holds substantial stake in DBFS and is actively involved in the management. Doha Bank’s international reach and exposure help DBFS to constantly adopt best practices across the globe and to position as a global financial institution. Doha Bank is one of the largest commercial banks in the State of Qatar. It has three branches in India, at Mumbai, Kochi and Chennai. Doha Bank is recognized as a dynamic, modern bank with enduring traditional values. The bank has achieved very impressive results in over two decades of its history. Doha Bank has received numerous awards in recognition of its achievements. Doha Bank was adjudged as the ‘Best Regional Commercial Bank’ – The Banker Middle East for the 4th straight year. Doha Bank was recently awarded as ‘Bank of the Year – Qatar Domestic Trade Finance’ by Asian Banking & Finance. Additionally, Doha Bank has in the past claimed various other awards such as, ‘Bank of the Year’ – The Banker, ‘Best Commercial Bank in the Middle East’ – Global Banking & Finance, ‘Bank of the Year’ – ITP Group, , ‘Best Bank in Qatar’ – IAIR Award and ‘Best Bank in Qatar’ – EMEA Finance.
NRI FOCUS
Thanks to our tie-up with Doha Bank, we have significant presence in the Middle East. We are one of the very few Indian Brokerage companies that can directly service customers in the region. We offer various products that are tailor-made for NRI investors. Through tie-up with various banks like Doha Bank, AXIS Bank, IndusInd Bank, IDBI Bank and Federal Bank, we are offering PIS (portfolio investment scheme) for NRI investors. Other specialized products for NRIs include portfolio management scheme (NRI-PMS), Mutual Funds, National Pension Scheme (NPS) etc.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Prince George
Managing Director
Prince George has more than 26 years experience in the field of stock broking and related financial services. He pioneered the first corporate brokerage in Kerala as early as 1992 which is now known as DBFS. Mr. Prince George was chosen for “Young Business Man Award” by Times of India Group for the year 2009 and was one of the final round Nominees in the “Asian Age Icon d' Youth 2011”.
C K Krishnan
Director
C K Krishnan is a Nominee Director representing Doha Bank in the Board of Directors of DBFS since 2015. He is a seasoned Banker with more than 25 years of banking experience at various functional capacities and managerial positions. C K Krishnan retired as the Chief Wholesale Banking Officer at Doha Bank, Qatar.
M C Jacob
Independent Director
M C Jacob is Independent Director at DBFS. He is a retired banker having more than 40 years of varied experience in the Finance and Banking sector. Post retirement in 2012 as Chief General Manager of State Bank of Travancore, he also acted as Director on the Board of State Bank of Travancore as public nominee. Mr. Jacob has also been into financial and management consulting and training.
Binny C Thomas
Whole-time Director
Binny C Thomas has more than 26 years experience in the field of stock broking. As the first Director of DBFS, Binny C Thomas has contributed substantially to its growth. Mr. Binny C Thomas is Whole-time Director of DBFS Securities Ltd. . and has been looking after the overall administration of the group.
Paul Thomas
Executive Director
Paul Thomas is Executive Director of DBFS Finance & Leasing (India) Ltd. and is heading operations of the NBFC. Starting his career as a member of Cochin Stock Exchange, Mr. Paul has deep knowledge about the stock market and has keen interest in research and portfolio management. Mr. Paul has also associated with Chit business and non-banking financial services
J Kurian Nellanickal
Director
J Kurian Nellanickal, is one of the first Directors of the Company and has held executive positions in the Holding Company. Besides brokerage and financial services, he has interests in various other businesses.
Prof. Jose T Pampackal
Director
Prof. Jose T Pampackal is a Retd. Professor, who has keen interest in Capital Market and related topics. For more than two decades he has closely followed the markets as a researcher. Prof. Jose T Pampackal commands in-depth knowledge in capital market and thanks to his visionary insights been able to advise and guide many businesses in the brokerage industry.
Suresh Yezhuvath
Director
Suresh Yezhuvath has held executive position in various group companies and is more focused on business development and marketing of the group. Mr. Suresh had held executive positions at DBFS during 2004 to 2017.