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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")
India PE/VC investments dip 14% in Q1 amid cautious sentiment: Report
Number of deals down 20% Y-o-Y to 284 in this period
 "India PE/VC investments dip 14% in Q1 amid cautious sentiment: Report")
Blackstone's Q1 profit rises on robust private equity, credit performance
Policy uncertainty under President Donald Trump, especially regarding tariffs, has led to choppy markets and dampened the appetite for deals
 "Blackstone's Q1 profit rises on robust private equity, credit performance")
PE investments in India down to 7-year low in Q1 2025: Top deals so far
This marks the weakest start to a year by value since 2018. The number of PE deals also decreased by 16.7% year-on-year due to global economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions.
 "PE investments in India down to 7-year low in Q1 2025: Top deals so far")
Nabard, HSBC invest around Rs 80 crore for 10% equity stake in OPL
The funding will be used to drive innovation in digital ecosystems, according to a statement
 "Nabard, HSBC invest around Rs 80 crore for 10% equity stake in OPL")
PE in Indian realty continues to soften amid global headwinds: Anarock
From a peak of $6.4 billion in FY21, investment volumes declined to $3.7 billion in FY25
 "PE in Indian realty continues to soften amid global headwinds: Anarock")
Dollar Tree to sell Family Dollar for $1 billion to private equity firms
The discount-retail chain, which Dollar Tree bought in 2015 for about $9 billion, will be acquired by Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management
 "Dollar Tree to sell Family Dollar for $1 billion to private equity firms")
Venture capital, private equity funds bet big on traditional sectors
Investments in the BFSI segment went up 3.5x in 2024 over the previous year, touching $ 1.1 billion through 42 deals in which 47 per cent were above $50 million.
 "Venture capital, private equity funds bet big on traditional sectors")
Private equity's next leap hinges on local fund needs and buyouts
Ramnath warned against the trend of HNIs making direct investments, circumventing fund managers, which has been on the uptick since the COVID-19 pandemic
Secondary deals to drive PE exits as IPO window narrows: Ranu Vohra
Vohra expects deal activity to remain robust, though with a different "complexion" than the IPO-fuelled boom of 2024
 "Secondary deals to drive PE exits as IPO window narrows: Ranu Vohra")
India's venture capital funding rises 43% to $13.7 billion in 2024
report noted that the consumer technology, software and SaaS (including generative AI), and fintech sectors attracted over 60 per cent of the total funding
 "India's venture capital funding rises 43% to $13.7 billion in 2024")
Healthcare clocked $30 billion investment in 2 years, says report
The report states that hospitals in India undertook M&A deals worth $6.74 billion and attracted $4.96 billion from private equity (PE) investors
 "Healthcare clocked $30 billion investment in 2 years, says report")
CVC Capital Partners closes $4.85 billion strategic opportunities fund
The fund has maintained the size of its predecessor while expanding its investor base, according to a company press statement
GMR Airports raises Rs 1,100 cr through non-convertible bonds issuance
The bonds have a coupon rate of 5 per cent and a tenure of 36 months
 "GMR Airports raises Rs 1,100 cr through non-convertible bonds issuance")
Create an ecosystem for banks to offer equity support to startups: CS Setty
Setty said the country's largest lender has been active on the debt support front when it comes to startups, pointing out that it lends directly to such enterprises or through dedicated funds
 "Create an ecosystem for banks to offer equity support to startups: CS Setty")
PE firms tap platform model to build scalable biz, boost efficiency
One of the latest examples is Carlyle combining auto component manufacturers Roop Automotives and Highways Industries to build an auto parts platform
Private equity investors see public markets driving exits in India
Healthcare and life sciences are emerging as key sectors for private capital, with significant deal flow and exits
 "Private equity investors see public markets driving exits in India")
PE/VC investments in India off to a strong start in 2025: EY IVCA report
The report highlights a favourable macroeconomic environment, strong fiscal health, and stable government policies as key drivers of India's PE/VC ecosystem
 "PE/VC investments in India off to a strong start in 2025: EY IVCA report")
India's buyout market expands, but valuation concerns persist: PE leaders
India's market remains distinct from its global counterparts, Mehta added
 "India's buyout market expands, but valuation concerns persist: PE leaders")
Avendus Capital attracts domestic insurers hunting for private funds
Avendus Capital, the investment bank, which is backed by KKR & Co, is raising as much as Rs 3,000 crore ($343 million) for its Future Leaders Fund III
 "Avendus Capital attracts domestic insurers hunting for private funds")
