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Private equity investment is the type of investment which helps firms and individuals gain some amount of control and many a times total control over other companies in search of good returns. It is type of investment which is done to take control of the private company or any public entity which is planned to turned private. Although the money used for investment is completely private it is used to take control of both public companies or private companies. This industry has evolved a lot in last 2 decades and still the basic principles has remained the same over all these years. The firms invest in the company to buy the rights to the company and then the earnings are used to make the reverse payment to themselves. The number of deals in terms of PE funds in India has increased significantly in the past few years as a result of the startup revolution. Many large companies in India today thrive because of the timely support from large private equity firms and venture capitalists....

Private equity is a type of finance which are not traded as stocks in exchange market and instead are those assets which consist of securities and debts.  This type of investment is popular among new investors who would like to make a risk free investments and earn a marginable profits from other companies. A private equity firm is an organisation or an individual which makes investments in other companies and organizations for buyout, or their development and growth of these companies which is organised on basis of some loosely affiliated strategies. PE Funds India There are some clever ways which private equity firms have adapted lately to make these funding. After a series of loss suffered by many of such private firms they have now started to make smart investments. The following are some major steps that can be taken ahead or during the process of PE fund in India : Smart Pre-Analysis: It is very important to make clever judgment about the future of a product or c...

Real estate market is a complex and transitory industry. It won’t be wrong to say that investing in this market is equivalent to gambling because the returns might be multifold and you might have to bear great losses as well. The productivity of this market is never guaranteed. If you are planning to invest in the Real estate Fund in India then you need to keep certain factors in your mind to gauge your chances of success. First and foremost, you need to have a proper understanding of prevalent economic trends. Factors like politics, rates of natural guests and petroleum, and oil production are the major deciding factor of the economic trends and one must check it before investing in the real estate market. The second thing that majorly affects the real estate trends are interest rates. PE funds in India are also affected by the interest rates. It is a well known fact that increased interest rates were the major culprit behind the real estate crash of 2007 and had a major i...

Investing is not as complicated as it looks if you follow the right methods to invest. It’s actually pretty simple; you're basically using your money to work for you so that you don't have to work overtime to increase your earning capacity. One needs to know about the two asset classes that exist, there is the public sector and then the private sector. The public sector is one available to the general public, meaning that the shares, stocks, bonds and such are all out there ready to be bought and/or sold by almost anyone with the means to do so. Basically, the public sector is open to all, and if one has the right amount of money they can invest to a certain degree in a company open on such a platform. The private sector on the other hand is one where investing is not that easy, as this sector is not open to the common person. Private sector or as it is usually also called, the alternative asset class includes various kinds of areas within it, namely private equity, real esta...

Real estate in its traditional sense falls in two categories ownership interest where the title can be transferred to another investing party with the full risk attached to the asset and leasehold interest where the rightful owner leases the property to the investing party without transferring the risks. But in investment finance sense, it is an asset class consisting of investment in property through debt and equity. Private Vs Public Markets The decision to invest I real estate has two fronts. Number one is deciding on the kind of exposure you are willing to accept. You can either invest in public markets or in private markets which are dominantly done through private equity funding organisations like Everstone Capital. Type of exposure determines the returns you are likely to receive and the risks you might face against your investment. Private markets are more stable as cited by some experts but that is all subjective as no statistic has been able to substantiate that. In ...

Investing in real estate is a big step for any person, and it can be a little overwhelming at first, but there are many advantages of investing in real estate and it is a great way to diversify ones portfolio in many perspectives, tax perspectives being one of them. If you wish to invest in real estate, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Doing a full market study before investing is very important, as it will give you an idea about the market value and the most popular areas that you can invest in. Those who are regularly involved in real estate know the business very well, but for those who are new to it, knowing everything about it in the beginning itself can be a daunting task. Below are a few things one should keep in mind before entering the real estate arena. The first and the most important thing to do is study the local market trends and pricing in the area you wish to invest. For example, you should look for places where the price of property is accelerati...

Investing is not as complicated as it looks, and if you follow the right methods to invest, it’s actually pretty easy; you’re basically using your money to work for you, so that you yourself don’t have to work overtime to increase your earning capacity. One has so many options these days, you can invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds or real estate, and all of them don’t even require huge investment, contrary to popular belief. GETTING YOUR FINANCES Knowing the state of your finances is a very crucial step before investing, as you need to know the amount of money you can invest. Apart from the cost of living, payments for credit card balances and loans can reduce the amount of money you have to invest. Fortunately, investing doesn't require a significant sum to start. BASIC KNOWLEDGE It’s not necessary to be a financial expert to invest, but you do need to be aware of some basic terminology. Knowing the differences between stocks, bonds, mutual funds and understanding compl...

Looking at it from an amateur point of view, investing looks really complicated. You have the money and you want to put it somewhere so it grows with an interest. It’s kind of like you let your money to do your work as it keeps increasing itself. While it’s common to invest in stocks, bonds, real estate etc, new trends have also come up. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind before your next investment:  Finding the money The most important step and the most basic one is getting the money that you want to invest. You have to keep in mind your expenditure like credit card payments, bills, loans etc to chuck out a sum worth investing. Thankfully, it doesn’t take a lot to begin with. Learning the basics You don’t have to be a financial expert to begin investing, but a basic knowledge of the popular terminology will help a lot. Such as you have to know the difference between stock and bond, mutual fund and loan. Some complex topics which have been gaining traction, like pri...

A hedge fund somewhat resembles a mutual fund, but has a number of peculiarities that one needs to understand. Hedge funds employ various strategies that are not usually found in case of mutual funds. The term "hedge" can be misleading for a common man. A hedge fund is actually hedged, for example, a fund involving a long-short strategy would select the most profitable securities for purchase and the least profitable ones for short sale. A hedge fund may be in the form of a real estate fund. India is a growing economy so there are foreign investors willing to invest in hedge funds in the country. There are many different strategies that can be adopted to get a better return on the capital you invest. Some basic strategies that an investor should know are: • Convertible Arbitrage- This is a long-short equity strategy. Instead of buying stock in one company and selling short the stock of another, convertible arbitrage buys convertible securities, usually convertible...

In the recent years, construction and engineering industries have shown keen interest in private equity. In fact, all the companies that have taken help of private equity firms have prospered even when there was economic slowdown. This is because private equity firms make investments for at least four five years. The idea of private equity is perfect for those who are not planning to sell their business at the moment but in the next five six years. Listed below are the top reasons why one should consider investing in private equity: Growth capital: private equity firms provide capital that can be used for internal as well as external growth opportunities. There are situations when a company has excellent growth plans, but there is no capital to execute them. In such a situation, considering private equity can be of great help. In fact, all the companies who want to increase their growth capital in India, consulting private equity investors can be of great help as they are always will...

One of the reasons that private equity firms, back certain companies, is if they feel, that the company has potential, and with the right resources, it can achieve good success, enough for the firm to get back their investment, and also earn profit in the future from. With investments schemes ranging from the Indian real estate, both commercial and industrial, credit and more becoming popular, out of them all, private equity firms are more valuable than ever. Now, the use of private equity funds in India is getting a lot of recognition, for their immense use and the way they are able to help struggling businesses turn back around. These PE firms help a business get back on its feet, by putting time, energy, resources and capital, and help them become legitimate success in their fields. But, before anything, PE firms are more about management, rather than the companies itself. They feel that it is very important that the right management team should be there that can co...

Real estate is one of the fastest growing sectors in India today!  It is not just about buying a place or a property. From investment point of view, real estate is popular vehicle. Investing in real estate opens doors to news opportunities for success! Out of the types of investment vehicles, mature companies majorly invest in growth capital private equity investment. Growth capital in India is also called expansion capital because mature companies look for expanding or restructuring their operations and enter new markets through it. But investment in real estate could be a tricky process, especially for the newbies and hence, financial decisions must be made with proper planning and homework. Given below are some of the tips for investing in real estate in India which would help you achieve high capital growth. •    Research: A thorough research is the primary step of the investment process of real estate. Get an idea about the properties in your ...

Real estate sounds like a wonderful investment vehicle! With the popularity of real estate funds, many investors wish to add this exciting opportunity into their investment portfolio and generate some substantial profit. If you're also somebody who's heard enough about real estate around you, and can't wait to try it out, here's a list of tips for you. •    Put complete attention: Real estate in India is more like a full time business and don't make the mistake of considering it as a side-by-side investment. It is quite different from investing in stocks and bonds, and you must focus completely on it. Do everything from making a business plan to listing down the nuisances involved.  •    Look for a mortgage broker: Or a bank if you're getting your investments financed! It's wise to discuss these things with realtors, when you're a newbie in this business. Ask for recommendations for a bank or a broker.  You have to have a bank stat...