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Focus Areas
Why India?
Extensive preliminary research and meetings conducted by our Management Team suggested that India, one of the fastest growing economies in the world today, had the big opportunity for alternative investments. A stable economy with GDP growth at 6.5% to 8% over the past few years, well-developed capital markets, a transparent legal system and long private sector history make India one of the best investment destinations.
Today, the Indian private equity market is characterized by successful exits, entry of high-profile global players, several new fund announcements and a spate of deals. Private Equity and Venture Capital firms have invested about US$ 2.3 billion in 2005 in India, as against a total investment of US$ 1.6 billion in 2004.
Real Estate Focus
A maturing economy and rapid urbanization has given impetus to a thriving real estate business in India. It is estimated that India will require approximately US$ 138 billion by 2010 for its housing, commercial and industrial real estate segments. From March 2005, the government allowed 100% FDI in construction and development projects and in the next 10 years, FDI in real estate is expected to go up to US$ 90 billion.
Infrastructure Development Focus
For a country on the fast track of development, India needs huge investments in infrastructure projects including power generation, highways, ports, airports, telecommunication, water supply and so on. It is estimated that sustained infrastructure development will require investments of US$ 20 to 25 billion every year. In the coming years, this is going to be the growth driver in terms of development, employment generation and general well-being for the economy, and a top priority for the government.
Why India?
Extensive preliminary research and meetings conducted by our Management Team suggested that India, one of the fastest growing economies in the world today, had the big opportunity for alternative investments. A stable economy with GDP growth at 6.5% to 8% over the past few years, well-developed capital markets, a transparent legal system and long private sector history make India one of the best investment destinations.
Acknowledged by the World Bank as one of the top reformers globally, and with curbs on foreign investments relaxed substantially, the Indian economy now has US$ 30.56 billion as Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) and US$ 93.28 billion as Foreign Institutional Investments (FII). It is also acknowledged that there is “a virtually open skies approach to investment from the United States”.
Private Equity FocusToday, the Indian private equity market is characterized by successful exits, entry of high-profile global players, several new fund announcements and a spate of deals. Private Equity and Venture Capital firms have invested about US$ 2.3 billion in 2005 in India, as against a total investment of US$ 1.6 billion in 2004.
Real Estate Focus
A maturing economy and rapid urbanization has given impetus to a thriving real estate business in India. It is estimated that India will require approximately US$ 138 billion by 2010 for its housing, commercial and industrial real estate segments. From March 2005, the government allowed 100% FDI in construction and development projects and in the next 10 years, FDI in real estate is expected to go up to US$ 90 billion.
Infrastructure Development Focus
For a country on the fast track of development, India needs huge investments in infrastructure projects including power generation, highways, ports, airports, telecommunication, water supply and so on. It is estimated that sustained infrastructure development will require investments of US$ 20 to 25 billion every year. In the coming years, this is going to be the growth driver in terms of development, employment generation and general well-being for the economy, and a top priority for the government.