Meet the visionary behind SSA’s two decades of excellence in NPL advisory.
Advising on NPL portfolio transactions in India
Deep understanding of international investor expectations
Hands-on approach with disciplined execution
Mr. Shailendra Dahakadey is the Founder and Managing Director of Special Situation Advisors (India) Pvt. Ltd., with over 22 years of experience advising on NPL portfolio transactions in India.
He works with banks and financial institutions on the sale, structuring, and execution of corporate, SME, and retail NPL portfolios, bringing together transaction discipline, investor alignment, and deep market expertise.
Over his career, he has led and advised on numerous complex NPL transactions, acting as sell-side advisor on mandates involving public and private sector banks, NBFCs, HFCs, ARCs, and distressed debt funds. His deep industry relationships enable him to structure transactions that effectively balance liquidity objectives, regulatory considerations, and value maximization.
Shailendra is a regular speaker at international distressed investing forums, bringing a strong understanding of global capital expectations and investor decision-making.
Euromoney
2014 & 2015
Smith Novak
Panelist
DDC Financial
2019
Known for his hands-on approach, execution discipline, and deep market judgment, Shailendra brings global best practices and investor insight to Indian NPL sale processes. His leadership has positioned SSA as a highly trusted advisor within the distressed debt ecosystem.
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Founder & Managing Director
Special Situation Advisors (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Shailendra Dhakadey is the Founder and Managing Director of Special Situation Advisors (India) Pvt. Ltd., with over 22 years of experience advising on non-performing loan (NPL) portfolio transactions in India.
He advises banks, financial institutions, NBFCs, HFCs, ARCs, and distressed debt investors on the sale, structuring, and execution of corporate, SME, and retail NPL portfolios. His work is defined by a disciplined transaction approach, strong investor alignment, and deep understanding of the Indian distressed asset market.
Over his career, Shailendra has led and advised on numerous complex NPL transactions, acting as a sale-side advisor on mandates involving both public and private sector institutions. His extensive industry relationships enable him to structure transactions that balance liquidity objectives, regulatory considerations, and value maximisation, making him a highly trusted professional within India’s distressed debt ecosystem.
Shailendra is known for his hands-on execution style, strong commercial judgment, and ability to deliver credible, market-clearing outcomes for sellers while meeting global investor expectations.
He is a regular speaker at international distressed investing forums and brings a strong understanding of global capital behaviour and investor decision-making. His speaking engagements include:
By combining global best practices with deep local market expertise, Shailendra plays a central role in shaping transparent, efficient, and investor-aligned NPL sale processes in India.