PE investments decline 80 pc to USD 969 mn in Oct-Nov
Mumbai (PTI): Private equity investments have declined by as much as 80 per cent in the first two months
of December quarter with the ongoing credit crunch casting its shadow on the investment space of the
country.
The private equity investment in 41 companies during the October-November period stood at USD 969.22
million, a whopping 80 per cent plunge over the same period last year.
In the last year, there were as many as 71 deals during the corresponding period attracting an investment
of USD 4,753.98 million, as per data compiled by Nexgen Capital, the merchant-banking arm of
brokerage firm SMC Global.
\"With FII selling offsetting the investment this year and slowdown in the global economy there is a lack of
clarity about the entire economic scenario in the country. Hence, PE funds are adopting a wait-and-watch
approach before investing their money,\" Venture Intelligence Founder and CEO Arun Natarajan said.
Meanwhile, analysts feel that volatility in the currency market has put pressure on the PE investors in the
country as they are confused over the valuation of the company.
\"The number of PE deals are coming down this quarter and the road ahead is also quite competitive for
the corporates as redemption pressure and lack of conviction are forcing PE players to hold back
investment,\" Nexgen Capital Equity Head Jagannadham Thunuguntla said.