Blackstone eyes $100 billion India investment over five years
What Happened
Blackstone COO Jonathan Gray said the investment giant wants to increase its India investments from about $50 billion to $100 billion over the next five years. It sees opportunities across private equity, real estate, infrastructure, credit and growth equity, while also highlighting healthcare, financial services, energy and digital infrastructure as attractive areas.
Key Takeaways
Gray described India as Blackstone’s best-performing market and said its strong public markets make it easier for investors to deploy and exit capital. Despite near-term concerns including higher energy costs and weaker market sentiment, he remains positive about India’s long-term growth prospects.