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During the past decade, the underlying strength of the Indian economy and the growth potential of small and mid-sized businesses in India has generated significant interest among institutional investors. There is no shortage of entrepreneurial ambition and potential and there are numerous mid-sized businesses flourishing across the country meeting diverse consumer needs and demands.

India is a "young nation", with projected average median age of 37.3 years by 2050. It offers the promise of a strong consumer market combined with a large working population. Income levels are expected to triple by 2025.

Strong democratic roots, improved regulatory processes and procedures have created new avenues of growth opportunities and instilled confidence among entrepreneurs.

The Central Government initiated "Make in India" campaign has elevated India as a manufacturing destination on the world stage - India has become 6th largest manufacturing economy in the world. The focus is on driving economic growth and improve the quality of life of citizens by enabling industrial and urban infrastructure development. The thrust on industrial corridors present numerous advantages as investment destinations for driving investments across industrial, physical, urban and social infrastructure.

There is increasing interest amongst overseas investors, particularly. North American and European businesses to access investment / business opportunities in the Indian marketplace. The complexities of handling cross-border transactions demands intimate understanding of local laws and regulations to ensure that transaction structures are legally valid and consistent with local practice.

India is a competitive market with a well-established local private equity industry and strong networks. The stringent market entry requirements can be overcome through co-investments.

India has a relatively mature private equity industry. Most global private equity funds are present in India and many more are actively seeking to participate in the growth opportunity presented by the Indian marketplace. A major part of the growth and positive perception is the result of structural and fundamental policy reforms initiated by the government in the past few years.While Technology, Financial services and Healthcare sectors have attracted the bulk of the private equity investments in the country, Industrials and Business Services sectors have generated significant investment interest.