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The world’s top two PE firms are scouting for secondary portfolio deals in India

Livemint

Livemint · 1m ago

The world’s top two PE firms are scouting for secondary portfolio deals in India

Global private equity giants Blackstone Inc. and KKR & Co. are contemplating secondary portfolio deals in India, potentially marking their first involvement in the country's developing secondary market. The two largest investment firms, with trillions in assets under management, are exploring these transactions to expand their investment reach. If realized, this would signify a significant milestone for India’s financial sector and demonstrate growing interest from major international firms in its market opportunities.

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