What coverage agrees on
Broadly, the reporting agrees that Blackstone sees India as a stronger opportunity after earlier difficulties and that the firm’s strategy has shifted over time.
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Blackstone Calls India Its Best Bet After Early Struggles
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Blackstone says India is now its highest-returning private equity market globally.
The firm said it came close to giving up on India before shifting strategy.
Jon Gray said the company moved toward majority-stake investments.
Gray pointed to economic growth and population size as key drivers.
Why it mattersBlackstone’s shift signals whether India can attract more global money, affecting investment flows and market sentiment.
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He also noted risks including US-India tariff disagreements and energy costs.
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What could still change is how Blackstone’s outlook holds up against tariff tensions and energy costs, which were flagged as risks rather than resolved issues.
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Blackstone’s comments are framed as evidence that India has become the firm’s best bet after an earlier period of hesitation. The account emphasizes the company’s improved returns and the strategic shift to majority-stake investments. It also highlights India’s economic growth and population size as reasons for the firm’s optimism. Risks are mentioned, but the overall emphasis remains on the opportunity.
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Blackstone came close to giving up on India; now it calls the country its best bet
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Blackstone President Jon Gray stated that India has become the firm's highest-returning private equity market globally after overcoming early struggles and shifting to majority-stake investments. Gray highlighted India's economic growth and population size as key drivers while acknowledging potential risks such as US-India tariff disagreements and energy costs. The Economic Times reported these remarks alongside commentary from former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai regarding India's annual college graduate output and potential collaboration with the United States.