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Private Equity
What is Private Equity?
Private equity is an alternate mode of private financing, which is composed of funds and investors that directly invest in private companies, What is Private Equity (PE)?or that engage in buyouts of public companies, resulting in the delisting of public equity. These companies are not listed or traded on any stock exchanges.
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KKR deepens India healthcare push with $200 mn Healthium MedTech plan
The private equity firm is focusing on entering areas such as cardiology, orthopaedics, and diagnostics, as India's medtech market is projected to grow to $50 billion over the next five years
 "KKR deepens India healthcare push with $200 mn Healthium MedTech plan")
An IPO's on the table for near future: Equirus Group MD Ajay Garg
India is entering a sustained public-market boom - with rising entrepreneurial listings, deeper capital access, and a robust long-term outlook, says Garg
 "An IPO's on the table for near future: Equirus Group MD Ajay Garg")
BS BFSI Summit: PEs on way to become mainstream in India: Industry leaders
Private equity firms are now the largest source of FDI in India, with rising domestic capital and strong exit markets pushing the sector toward mainstream status, top fund managers said
 "BS BFSI Summit: PEs on way to become mainstream in India: Industry leaders")
India's PE-VC investments hit 3-yr high at $26 bn, exits at 4-yr low though
Equirus Report: India's PE-VC Deal Value Jumps 38%, AUM Crosses Three-Year Peak
 "India's PE-VC investments hit 3-yr high at $26 bn, exits at 4-yr low though")
PE real estate investments fall 15% in H1 FY26 amid global crises: Report
Residential sales improve developers' cash flows as uncertainty in commercial real estate continues, report says
 "PE real estate investments fall 15% in H1 FY26 amid global crises: Report")
Consumer space hits four-year high with ₹21,200 crore in deals: Report
F&B and apparel sectors led deal activity, with private equity accounting for 99 per cent of total value in September, according to Equirus Capital's latest report
 "Consumer space hits four-year high with ₹21,200 crore in deals: Report")
KKR, Blackstone turn India into Asia's buyout HQ after China slow down
Seven global funds now have their Asia private equity heads or co-heads based in Mumbai, including Blackstone's Amit Dixit and KKR's Gaurav Trehan
 "KKR, Blackstone turn India into Asia's buyout HQ after China slow down")
Balaji Wafers in talks with leading PE firms to sell up to 10% stake
PE funds, flush with record capital, are eyeing opportunities in India's branded consumer, technology, and healthcare sectors
 "Balaji Wafers in talks with leading PE firms to sell up to 10% stake")
Best of BS Opinion: India's new-age economy gets a data reset
Today's Opinion pieces explore a new data framework, the Bima Sugam initiative, the real impact of the GST rate cuts, and what the startup ecosystem really needs
 "Best of BS Opinion: India's new-age economy gets a data reset")
Capital support for defence, aerospace sectors critical, says Ravi Kapoor
The fund is focused on aerospace & defence, along with allied areas such as space and communications, says Kapoor
 "Capital support for defence, aerospace sectors critical, says Ravi Kapoor")
Antfin exits Eternal with ₹5,370 crore stake sale at ₹285 floor price
Antfin Singapore Holding to exit Eternal (formerly Zomato) with Rs 5,370 crore block deal at Rs 285 per share, days after selling entire Paytm stake for Rs 3,800 crore
 "Antfin exits Eternal with ₹5,370 crore stake sale at ₹285 floor price")
Indira IVF's $408 million India IPO may see EQT, founders exit stake
The company, backed by private equity firm EQT AB, plans to submit the so-called draft red herring prospectus later this month
 "Indira IVF's $408 million India IPO may see EQT, founders exit stake")
Multiples PE to acquire 32% stake in VIP Industries from promoters
Multiples Private Equity will acquire up to 32% of VIP Industries from the promoter group, led by the Dilip Piramal family, with an open offer to retail investors
 "Multiples PE to acquire 32% stake in VIP Industries from promoters")
Best of BS Opinion: US trade deal or not, India must cast its net wider
Today's pieces cover a wide expanse, from India's trade deals with the rest of the world to China's attempt to trip Indian manufacturing, to the world's struggle to enforce rules
 "Best of BS Opinion: US trade deal or not, India must cast its net wider")
Infomerics Valuation and Ratings eyes strategic investor to grow biz
While organic growth remains the focus, Infomerics would also scout for acquisition in analytics and technical support space
 "Infomerics Valuation and Ratings eyes strategic investor to grow biz")
Motilal Oswal Alternates exits all investments from its second realty fund
MO Alternates has exited all 14 investments in its Rs 489 crore IREF II real estate fund, delivering 18.3% IRR despite regulatory and market disruptions
 "Motilal Oswal Alternates exits all investments from its second realty fund")
Physis Capital raises ₹200 crore, eyes 15+ startup deals by mid-2025
Backed by SUD Life, Haldiram's and others, Physis Capital aims to support 15+ high-impact startups with investments between $1-1.5 mn and top-ups up to $4 mn
 "Physis Capital raises ₹200 crore, eyes 15+ startup deals by mid-2025")
PAG elevates India head Nikhil Srivastava to co-head of private equity
Nikhil Srivastava, who currently leads PAG's India PE arm, has been named co-head of private equity and joins the firm's management committee amid a leadership transition
 "PAG elevates India head Nikhil Srivastava to co-head of private equity")
Private equity, M&A drive 3x jump in real estate capital in FY25
Real estate sector raises ₹32,852.6 crore in FY25 from 17 deals as Reits and InvITs gain traction, despite underperformance of listed realty stocks
 "Private equity, M&A drive 3x jump in real estate capital in FY25")
Stiff competition in PE/VC fund landscape as more players join in
In 2024, global funds accounted for 50-55 per cent of the total number of funds, from 40-50 per cent in 2016. At the same time domestic funds are also flexing their muscles
 "Stiff competition in PE/VC fund landscape as more players join in")
