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Private equity investments in Indian real estate up 59 pc to $6.7 billion in 2025
New Delhi, Dec 30: Private equity capital deployed into Indian real estate reached $6.7 billion in 2025, a 59 per cent year‑on‑year rise over 2024, a report said on Tuesday.
Office leads private equity inflows in 2025; overall real estate investment at USD 3.5 billion: Knight Frank India
New Delhi, December 28: Private equity investments in Indian real estate moderated in 2025, declining 29 per cent year-on-year, but office assets continued to anchor investor interest, according to Knight Frank India.
Total investment in real estate at $3.5 billion in 2025: Report
Mumbai, Dec 28: Private equity investments in India's real estate sector stood at around $3.5 billion in 2025, a new report said on Sunday.
Bharti Enterprises, Warburg Pincus announce strategic investment in Haier India
New Delhi, December 24: Bharti Enterprises and the global investment firm Warburg Pincus have announced their investment in Haier India. This new partnership aims to help Haier India grow faster in the coming years. According to a press release, Bharti Enterprises and Warburg Pincus will together own 49 per cent of the company once the deal is finished. The Haier Group will keep another 49 per cent, while the people who manage Haier India will own the small remaining part.
PE and VC Investments in India reach 88 pc of 2024 levels, up 4 pc in Nov
Mumbai, Dec 23: Private equity and venture capital (PE and VC) investments in India increased by 4 per cent in November compared to October in value terms, a report said on Tuesday, adding that in 2025 so far, PE and VC investments have reached 88 per cent of last year’s levels.
India's IPO market gains momentum, boosts PE exits: KPMG report
New Delhi, December 23: India's IPO market has shown strong momentum in 2025, emerging as a key exit route for private equity (PE) investors, according to KPMG's Pulse of Private Equity Q3'25 report.
Private Equity investment in India slows in 2025, but long-term outlook remains strong: KPMG
New Delhi, December 22: The Private Equity (PE) investment in India has been relatively soft in 2025 primarily been driven by concerns about US tariff policies and other geopolitical issue, said a KPMG report on Monday.
Private Equity investment in India relatively slows in 2025 amid global uncertainty: KPMG
New Delhi, December 21: Private equity (PE) investment activity in India slowed in 2025, reflecting broader global uncertainty linked to geopolitical developments and evolving trade policies, according to KPMG's Pulse of Private Equity Q3'25 report.
India logs record 270 deals worth $11.4 billion in Nov: Report
New Delhi, Dec 15: India’s deal activity hit a record high in November 2025, with a total of 270 transactions worth $11.4 billion, including IPOs and qualified institutional placements, a new report said on Monday.
Private equity, venture capital deals count reach decade high of 1,761 in 2025: Report
Mumbai, Dec 9: Private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) investments in India have surged to their highest levels in a decade, with financial sponsors executing 1, 761 deals between January and November this year, a report said on Tuesday.
ChrysCapital doubles down on India's growth story, raises record $2.2 billion fund
Mumbai, Nov 30: ChrysCapital has doubled down on India’s growth story by raising a record $2.2 billion for its latest fund, the largest private equity corpus ever assembled by an India-focused firm.
India's PE and VC investments up 9 pc to $5.3 billion in Oct: Report
New Delhi, Nov 28: Private equity and venture capital investments in India touched $5.3 billion in October 2025 up 9 per cent month-on-month, driven by a tenfold surge in private investments in public equity (PIPE), a report said on Friday.
India's alternative investment ecosystem surges to over Rs 23 lakh crore in assets
Mumbai, Nov 21: India's alternative investment ecosystem has entered a defining phase, with portfolio management services (PMS) and alternative investment funds (AIFs) collectively crossing Rs 23 lakh crore in assets (as on September 2025) in the last 10 years, a report showed on Friday.
Corporate deals in country hit six-quarter high in Q3 CY25, recording USD 44.3 bn in transactions: PwC
New Delhi, November 4: The corporate deal market in the country continued its strong growth momentum in the third quarter (July-September) of calendar year 2025 (Q3 CY25), recording 999 transactions with a total value of USD 44.3 billion, according to a report by PwC.
India clocks record deal activity worth $44.3 billion in Q3: Report
New Delhi, Nov 3: India’s deal market showed strong growth momentum between July and September 2025, with 999 deals worth $44.3 billion, a new report said on Monday.
Indian pharma and healthcare sector witnessed $3.5 billion deals in Q3 2025: Report
New Delhi, Oct 28: The pharma and healthcare sector in India witnessed robust deal momentum valued at $3.5 billion in Q3 2025, according to a report on Tuesday.
Global PE investments reach $1.5 trillion in Jan-Sep, India highly attractive destination
New Delhi, Oct 28: Global private equity (PE) investment hit $1.5 trillion in the first three quarters of 2025, despite a slowdown in deal activity, a report said on Tuesday.
Private market investors expect stronger liquidity and exit opportunities: Goldman Sachs
New Delhi, October 27: Private market investors are generally optimistic about the investment environment and have greater expectations for generating liquidity across a number of exit routes, according to a Goldman Sachs Asset Management release.
Indian real estate sees record 42 deals worth $2.9 billion in Q3 2025
New Delhi, October 24: The real estate sector recorded a record-breaking 42 transactions valued at USD 2.9 billion in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, marking the highest quarterly deal volume to date.
India's real estate sector records highest-ever deal volumes in Q3 2025: Report
New Delhi, Oct 24: India's real estate sector recorded 42 transactions totalling $2.9 billion in Q3 2025, marking the highest quarterly volume to date, a report said on Friday.
Federal Bank board approves 9.99 pc stake sale to Blackstone for Rs 6,196.5 crore
Mumbai, Oct 24: Federal Bank on Friday announced that its Board has approved the sale of a 9.99 per cent stake to an affiliate of US-based private equity firm Blackstone.
India's consumer, retail sector sees 6 pc rise in deal activity at $3.4 billion in July-Sep
New Delhi, Oct 23: India’s consumer and retail sector witnessed robust deal momentum in Q3 2025, recording a total of 132 transactions valued at $3.4 billion -- up 6 per cent in volumes and 9 per cent in value compared to Q3 2024, including public market activity, a report showed on Thursday.
India's auto deals surge to $4.6 billion in Q3 2025 in strongest quarter ever
New Delhi, Oct 22: India's automotive sector's deal value touched $4.6 billion with 30 transactions in the July-September (Q3) 2025 period, marking the strongest quarter in over a year, a report said on Wednesday.
India's financial services deal value jumps 39 pc in Q3 2025: Report
New Delhi, Oct 13: India's financial services sector saw 61 deals totalling $7.8 billion in Q3 2025 -- up 39 per cent in value in quarterly terms fuelled by three billion-dollar transactions, indicating sustained institutional confidence and strong public market activity, a report said on Monday.
Data from 20 private equity funds leaked in hacking attack in S. Korea
Seoul, Sep 22: Data from around 20 asset management firms in South Korea were breached in a hacking incident earlier this month, industry sources said on Monday.
Indian businesses record M&A worth $11.4 billion in August, highest in value since June '22: Report
New Delhi, Sep 8: Indian businesses have seen 89 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals worth $11.4 billion in August, registering a record monthly volume and the highest value since June 2022, a report said on Monday.
CCI approves PSA India takeover, V.I.P. Industries stake deal
New Delhi, Aug 27: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Wednesday approved two significant acquisitions, strengthening business activity across the maritime and consumer goods sectors.
Financial watchdog looking into MBK Partners over Homeplus takeover
Seoul, Aug 27: The country's financial watchdog sent staff to MBK Partners Ltd.'s office on Wednesday, to investigate any irregularities in the process of the private equity fund's acquisition of now-troubled retailer Homeplus.
Indian firm makes 3rd biggest deal in June as M&A activity slows down in Asia Pacific
New Delhi, July 29: Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) activity in Asia Pacific region fluctuated throughout the year, declining in June as dealmakers awaited clarity to emerge on global trade negotiations, a report said on Tuesday.
India sees 21 pc rise in deal volumes in first half of 2025: Report
New Delhi, July 28: India’s deal landscape witnessed a strong start this year with both mergers and acquisitions and private equity activity gaining momentum in the first half (H1 CY25), outperforming the same period in 2024, a report said on Monday.
India's investment activity declined in Q2 CY, pvt equity investment down by 26% in value: PwC Report
New Delhi, July 28: India witnessed a slowdown in deal investment activity in the second quarter of calendar year 2025, with both volume and value showing a decline, according to a recent report by PwC India.
India's financial services sector see 79 transactions worth Rs $5.6 billion in April-June
New Delhi, July 21: The financial services sector in the country recorded 79 transactions valued at $5.6 billion, including initial public offerings (IPO) and qualified institutional placement (QIP) activity, in the April-June period (Q2), a report said on Monday.
India Inc. likely to see surge in deals as global headwinds ease: Report
New Delhi, July 9: Although India Inc. witnessed a subdued dealmaking environment in Q2 2025 due to global uncertainty, signs of resilience are emerging, especially with foreign investors taking the lead in inbound M&A and public markets showing signs of revival, according to a Grant Thornton report released on Wednesday.
India's M&A activity hits $61.3 billion in H1 2025, highest since 2022: Report
New Delhi, July 2: India's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity remained strong in the first half of 2025, with total deal value touching $61.3 billion, a new report said on Wednesday.
India's commercial, residential real estate market shows strong fundamentals in H1 2025
Mumbai, June 26: Private equity (PE) investment in India’s office real estate sector in the first half this year reflected measured optimism, driven by asset quality, prime locations and long-term tenancy visibility, according to a report on Thursday.
India's Family Offices diversifying assets to global, alternative funds: Report
New Delhi June 26: While 25 per cent of Indian family offices continue to prioritise wealth preservation, many are now actively diversifying into global and alternative assets, highlights the recently launched EY-Julius Baer report, The Indian family office playbook.
PE, VC investments in India reach $2.4 billion across 97 deals in May
Mumbai, June 23: Private equity and venture capital (PE-VC) investments in India stood at $2.4 billion across 97 deals in May, according to a report released on Monday.
Private equity investments to revive in India in second half of 2025: Report
New Delhi, June 11: Private equity (PE) activity in India is expected to revive in the second half of 2025 as market valuations stabilise and exit opportunities improve, according to a report on Wednesday.
Deal volumes remain resilient in India in April, early-stage investments up: Report
New Delhi, May 7: The private equity (PE) landscape in April remained steady in terms of deal volume, clocking 139 transactions — a marginal 1 per cent rise — continuing its consistent monthly trend between 130 to 140 deals, a report showed on Wednesday.
Climate resilience tools to hit USD 1.3 trillion by 2030, opening doors for private players: Report
New Delhi May 7: Global demand for climate adaptation and resilience (A&R) solutions could reach USD 0.5 to USD 1.3 trillion by 2030, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).