India

Best bank – ICICI Bank
Best equity house – Kotak Investment Banking
Best debt house – Standard Chartered
Best M&A house – JM Morgan Stanley

ICICI Bank is the analysts’ favourite in India. The second-largest bank by assets has, they say, done a fantastic job establishing itself as one of the industry’s key players. Although many also point out that HDFC Bank is a strong contender for the best bank in India award, it still really maintains itself as a small niche player in housing loans.