India is the fastest-growing economy in the world, which has investors optimistic about the country. According to the EY-IVCA study, private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) funds invested $6.9 billion in May 2024, which is 54 pc more on a year-over-year (YoY) basis.
According to the research, PE/VC investment in real estate and infrastructure grew by 67 pc annually from $1.5 billion in May 2023 to $2.5 billion in May 2024. This represents an 183 pc increase over April 2024.
According to the data, there were 100 deals in May 2024, up from 69 in May 2023, a growth of 45 pc year over year.
From $3 billion in May 2023 to $4.4 billion in May 2024, pure play PE/VC investment has grown by 47 pc.
In May 2024, the real estate industry ranked highest with $2.5 billion in investments. The Financial Services industry, which got a $1.6 billion investment, came next.
Infrastructure has always been a PE/VC favorite. This sector has received 17 pc of PE/VC investment during the last five years. Roads and highways are the industry in which PE/VC has spent the most in terms of value, behind renewable energy.
In May 2024, growth investment deals made by PE/VC investors will account for the largest deal type. Their value amounted to $2.5 billion, or 36 pc of the entire investment. Buyout investment deals valued at $2.3 billion came next.
