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Why Private Equity Funds Are Key to India’s Healthcare Growth Story?

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  India’s healthcare sector is at a crossroads — caught between soaring demand and limited infrastructure. Urban hospitals are bursting at the seams, while rural regions still struggle with basic access to care. Amid these challenges, one powerful force is quietly but steadily reshaping the system: private equity funds .   In recent years, India has witnessed a surge in healthcare innovation — from telemedicine platforms and diagnostics startups to multi-specialty hospital chains. But innovation needs more than just good ideas; it needs capital, strategic direction, and long-term vision. That’s exactly where private equity investment in India has stepped in — and is now driving real, measurable impact.   Let’s explore why equity investment in India , especially through PE firms, has become the backbone of the country’s healthcare transformation.     The Rising Demand Meets Infrastructure Gaps   India is home to over 1.4 billion people, but the ratio of...

Private Equity Investment in Singapore Post COVID-19

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It will be very early to draw any conclusions about the long-term impacts of the Covid-19 crisis, but the top private equity firms in Singapore most prepared to endure this crisis will benefit more.   Given the darkness surrounding the Covid-19 crisis, it is impossible to assess the longer-term impact on private equity industry performance. It will depend on the duration of the lockdown and the trend of the subsequent recovery. High-valuation deals done before the slowdown may ultimately suffer as company performance comes under pressure. Investment Competition for attractive deals will likely decline, to private equity’s benefits. With the public markets discouraged and potential corporate buyers holding onto their investments, private equity funds are well-positioned to be the buyer for any deal that does come up for sale. Fund Raising For investors who have survived the 2008-09 economic crises, the current crisis is unlikely to shake their confidence.  The drop in fu...

Private Equity Investment in Healthcare: Is It a Viable Option?

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Healthcare is one of the largest sectors in India, with a market size of $194 billion in 2020. The Indian healthcare sector, which is supposed to reach $372 billion by 2022, is growing fast due to increasing coverage, the extent of services, expenditure by public and private players, and the growing demand for quality healthcare. Services offered by the Indian healthcare sector are cost-competitive compared to their counterparts in developed nations. The public healthcare system in India comprises primary and secondary centers. India’s private healthcare sector is witnessing rapid growth due to the availability of quality treatment compared to public healthcare services. The low spending in public healthcare has made the private sector fill the gap in healthcare services. Sensing the need for substantial investment in healthcare, the government laid down policies to attract private equity firms in the Indian healthcare sector. Substantial growth in demand for quality healthcare and ...