A rapidly growing economy has enriched the investing landscape for private equity firms such as Warburg Pincus in India with an unprecedented breadth of opportunity that outshines the rich multiples, said its senior leadership. Read more: Warburg Pincus chiefs say the biggest shift in India is convincing business families to let go of emotionally held … Read more
The next 20-25 years will be the era of India, which over the next decade or more is going to grow at 8-10 per cent, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said on Wednesday. Speaking at a fireside chat with billionaire Mukesh Ambani on ‘Investing For a New Era’, the CEO of the US multinational investment management … Read more
As India and the US spar over India’s import of Russian oil, there is much more at play than India’s need for cheap energy. The trade talks stalemate between the two countries points at issues beyond India’s refusal to open its market to certain American products. India doesn’t merely want cheap oil or a fair … Read more
Stringent classification of Russia-origin fuels could create difficulties for Indian exporters. (AI image) Russia oil sanctions impact: Indian exporters will likely face challenges from the European Unin’s decision to sanction oil supply with Russia as its source of origin. The European Union’s ban on Russian crude-derived fuels, set to take effect from January 21 next … Read more
The Indian passport has climbed eight spots to rank 77th on the Henley Passport Index 2025, up from 85th last year, a notable rise despite gaining visa-free access to just two additional countries. Indian passport holders can now travel visa-free or with visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations. The Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on … Read more
A Bengaluru-based professional has triggered a wide online discussion after questioning whether it is worth staying in India, despite earning a combined annual income of ₹60 lakh with his wife. In a Reddit post, the 30-year-old shared his daily struggles, raising concerns about poor infrastructure, tax burdens, and the overall quality of life in the … Read more
India may take nearly 75 years just to achieve one-fourth of US income per capita, as per a recent World Bank report that offers the first extensive blueprint for developing countries to overcome the “middle-income trap.” More than 100 countries, including India, China, Brazil, and South Africa face serious challenges in becoming high-income countries in … Read more
Describing 2023 as a year of ‘special achievements’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country is replete with self-confidence and the momentum should continue in 2024. Addressing the nation through the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ broadcast, Modi mentioned the G20 summit, passing of the Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament, landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the … Read more
Investors have about $2 trillion of funds available to invest, and about $100 billion to $150 billion of that is focused on India, according to Anu Aiyengar, JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s global head of mergers and acquisitions. “As we look at a combination of the inflows into the Indian market, as well as the exits … Read more