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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")
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.
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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