FOREIGN private equity investors are warming up to India as a key investment destination. Following the hectic activity of foreign intuitional investor (FIIs), it is now the turn of foreign private equity investors to focus on India either to invest afresh or allocate "more funds to their existing investments

India is on a secular growth phase led by growth in infrastructure spending and the start of a new capital expenditure cycle, along with domestic consumption, will allow the economy to achieve a compounded annual growth rate of 7-9 per cent over the next decade. The growth in the economy will also lead to strong earnings growth for Indian companies, he said.

One of the big thrusts of that story was the emergence of a middle class, and their ability to spend would lead to opportunities in non-tech sectors - retail, hospitality, automobile, telecom, and even real estate.

The combination of a growing Indian consumer class and an evolving set of differentiated Indian skills will fuel attractive private equity growth and investment opportunities in India over the next five years

JVDheldden's private equity consulting practice serves the Private Investor / Firm fraternity in the US, European and Asia - Pacific markets. Our two lines of services include

Our investment strategy employs both quantitative and fundamental analysis in seeking out attractive investment opportunities in India. Fundamental analysis relies heavily on direct discussions with the target management and frequent trips to the target locations across India. In addition, having an on-the-ground research team in India allows a broader and deeper coverage of the market. Quantitative analysis involves the use of both asset allocation models and best in class performance screening techniques

Our investment style is deeply rooted in investing in mid market transactions in enterprises and real - estate across India

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In India today, three investment hypotheses are particularly promisig. The first involves capitalizing on the underpinnings of the global outsourcing phenomenon: India's world-class information technology (IT) and business services. The second targets dynamic new sectors benefiting from the rise of a consumer class, including healthcare financial services. The last recognizes that selected industi- pharmaceuticals, automotive components and metal for- are becoming globally competitive players

JVDheldden™ has learnt to exercise the disciplines of building relationships, spotting emergentopportunities, quietly influencing outcomes, and betting on the right human capital will be those best able to reap the rewards of a market where east and west are meeting for mutual benefit.