TOKYO (Reuters) – Indian companies backed by private equity (PE) funds have recorded faster sales growth and than rivals who do not have such financial partners, according to a study released on Tuesday.

Employees' wages at PE-funded Indian companies also outpaced their peer group.

“Private equity (and) venture capital investment, when chosen and leveraged well, can help Indian companies … in several ways that add significant value to the Indian economy,” said Arun Natarajan, founder and chief executive of research […]