Private Equity

Private equity firms tap hot loan market to pay themselves via debt deals

Over the last four weeks alone, ten borrowers have launched more than $3.5 billion of leveraged loans and junk bonds to fund distributions for their owners

Updated On: 21 Jun 2026 | 7:04 AM IST

Medicover keeps IPO pulse steady as KKR examines India hospital deal

The hospital chain said its planned public listing remains the preferred route even as parent company Medicover AB holds preliminary discussions with KKR

Updated On: 19 Jun 2026 | 12:14 AM IST

ADIA arm plans ₹1,944 crore block deal to trim 2.3% stake in Lenskart

Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust aims to sell up to 40 million shares at a 2.8 per cent discount to Wednesday's closing price.

Updated On: 10 Jun 2026 | 8:01 PM IST

India's long-term consumption story intact despite challenges: KKR

The investment firm says rising incomes, premiumisation and financial deepening continue to support India's long-term growth outlook despite energy and AI-related pressures

Updated On: 10 Jun 2026 | 7:31 PM IST

Verlinvest stepping up India bet amid AI and geopolitical anxieties

Verlinvest is increasing investments in Indian consumer and healthcare brands, betting that its evergreen model can navigate volatility better than traditional PE funds

Updated On: 18 May 2026 | 9:59 PM IST

Active equity regains folio addition lead as market sentiment improves

Active equity schemes added around 1.5 million investment accounts, or folios, during the February-April 2026 period

Updated On: 17 May 2026 | 10:39 PM IST

True North exits FedFina with nearly 7% stake sale via block deal

Private equity firm True North has exited Fedbank Financial Services by selling its nearly 7 per cent stake to Nomura India Equity Fund through a block deal

Updated On: 12 May 2026 | 5:08 PM IST

PE investors to sell 4.3% stake in Groww parent through block deal

Peak XV Partners, Sequoia Capital and Ribbit Capital plan to pare holdings in Groww's parent through a block deal worth up to Rs 4,750 crore

Updated On: 11 May 2026 | 9:02 PM IST

Siguler Guff invests $40 million in Trimex Foods to drive expansion

Private equity firm Siguler Guff has invested $40 million in Trimex Foods to support expansion of global restaurant brands across India's growing food services market

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

Somerset Indus closes $288 mn fund, eyes larger healthcare investments

Somerset Indus has closed its third fund at $288 million, exceeding its target, and plans larger investments across healthcare, medtech, and insurance-linked sectors

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 9:18 PM IST

PE firms, HNIs slam brakes on share sales amid market volatility

Private equity firms and wealthy investors delay block trades in listed firms as volatility, geopolitical tensions and looming IPO lock-in expiries weigh on sentiment

Updated On: 20 Mar 2026 | 10:46 PM IST

India's share of global funding pie in AI stands at 0.6%, shows data

Based on data from CB Insights, total funding for AI companies in India in 2025 stood at $1.34 billion across 198 deals

Updated On: 19 Feb 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

KKR sees India nearing inflection point in equities, private markets

CIO Henry McVey expects stock markets to do well in the second half

Updated On: 19 Feb 2026 | 10:39 PM IST

Central Park unveils ₹1,200-cr luxury project Belanova along Sohna Road

Central Park will invest ₹1,200 crore in its new ultra-luxury Belanova project in Gurugram, targeting sales of up to ₹3,000 crore with phased pricing and strong early demand

Updated On: 18 Feb 2026 | 6:42 PM IST

FountainVest calls off EuroGroup Laminations deal after govt approval fails

EMS ‌last year agreed to sell its 45.7 per cent stake in the electric motor components supplier to FountainVest in a deal that envisaged a buyout offer aimed at delisting the Italian firm

Updated On: 16 Feb 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

360 One Asset rolls out ₹1,000 crore fund for defence and spacetech

The fund has been raised completely from domestic investors and its greenshoe option is now open

Updated On: 20 Jan 2026 | 9:51 PM IST

Tiger Global case: Treaty protection for grandfathered investments narrow

The Supreme Court's Tiger Global ruling narrows grandfathering protection, allowing tax authorities to scrutinise pre-2017 investments at exit under GAAR and anti-abuse norms

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

PE-VC investment in India steady at $33 bn in 2025 as mega deals slip

Private equity and venture capital investment held at about $33 billion in 2025, even as deal volumes dipped. IT and BFSI led, while manufacturing overtook healthcare in deal value

Updated On: 31 Dec 2025 | 10:57 PM IST

Foreign share in AIF fundraising falls as domestic capital picks up pace

Domestic fund raising is growing faster amid increased local interest

Updated On: 26 Dec 2025 | 11:28 PM IST

M&As, PE bets and big exits: How India's corporate story unfolded in 2025

India's corporate industry in 2025 saw major mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments and big exits. Here's a look at key deals and moves

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 2:27 PM IST