Pe Firms

Companies

Bengaluru-based Truffles explores options to raise capital, appoints banker

Bengaluru-based Truffles Hospitality has tapped Spark Capital to scout private equity investors, with a potential ₹800 crore valuation and stake sale on the table.

2 min read12 May 2026
Companies

US PE firm Recognize, armed with $1.7 billion fund, scouts for niche IT service companies in India

Recognize, a private equity firm founded by former Cognizant CEO, emphasizes operational involvement and believes smaller IT firms will adapt to AI advancements more quickly than larger competitors.

3 min read5 May 2026
Companies

KKR plans to invest $310 million in PMI Electro to expand Allfleet electric bus platform

Private equity giant KKR will acquire a majority stake in Allfleet and minority stake in PMI Electro, marking its first climate transition investment in India.

2 min read18 Mar 2026
Companies

Hillhouse Investment acquires minority stake in Singapore-based Quest Global

The deal aims to enhance Quest's growth strategy and engineering capabilities, although financial details were not disclosed.

1 min read23 Feb 2026
Companies

PE giants line up for RedTape in deal valuing footwear maker at up to ₹5,000 crore

Private equity firms Apax Funds and Advent International are pursuing a majority stake in Indian footwear company RedTape, valuing it at ₹4,500 crore-5,000 crore. The promoters, who hold 71.79%, may sell a significant portion of their shares.

2 min read31 Jan 2026
Companies

KKR closes $2.5 billion Asia-Pacific credit fund, deploys more than half across 10 deals

The global investment firm’s second performing credit fund targets senior lending, capital solutions, and collateral-backed opportunities amid a booming private credit market in Asia.

2 min read15 Jan 2026
Companies

Pee Safe raises $32 million from OrbiMed to accelerate expansion

The fresh capital will be used to expand Pee Safe’s offline retail footprint, strengthen brand-led marketing, and expand rapidly across quick commerce and marketplaces, the company said on Wednesday

1 min read14 Jan 2026
Companies

Restaurant chain Nandhana Palace in funding talks with Pulsar, others ahead of planned IPO

The Dubai-based private equity firm is looking to fold the Bengaluru-based restaurant chain into a larger food platform as investor interest in mid-sized dining brands accelerates.

3 min read25 Dec 2025
Markets

Promoters, PE firms sell $30 billion worth of Indian stocks till June. Is this a red flag for retail investors?

Insider and promoter selling reached $11 billion in just the past month, bringing the total to $30 billion in the first half of the calendar year.

3 min read9 Jul 2025
Companies

Smart metering: The next investment frontier for PE firms in India's power sector

The way the government has structured the rollout of smart meters has created a strong foundation for investor confidence and long-term returns.

5 min read27 Jun 2025