Private Equity (PE) investments in India have grown to $10 billion so far this year from $2 billion in 2005, and has emerged as the top destination in Asia (excluding Japan) surpassing China that recorded $8.3 billion in investments so far. According to a statement from IndusView Advisors, a cross-border advisory firm, the Indian real estate and infrastructure sectors have been the key contributor to this increasing trend as it emerged favourite with 50% share in value of all PE investments with an inflow of about $5 billion in 52 deals this year. Real estate has emerged as the favourite segment with 26% share in value of all PE investments having received $2.6 billion in 32 deals, and was closely followed by telecommunications with 21% share in value of all investments at $2.1 billion. “India's private equity market can expand four-fold using deal value as a percent of gross domestic product, and maintain the top slot ahead of China, its nearest competing economy. The infrastructure sector will provide the necessary edge.” said Bundeep Singh Rangar, chairman, IndusView. […]