Mumbai: At the IVCA Buyouts Summit 2026, senior leaders from leading private equity firms discussed how buyouts are shaping value creation in Indian companies. The panel, titled “Value Creation Playbook for Indian Buyouts,” focused on practical strategies to improve business performance and prepare companies for successful exits.

(Left to Right: Rajat Tandon, President, IVCA; Amit Dalmia, Senior Managing Director, Blackstone; Ashish Kotecha, Partner, Bain Capital; Parampreet Singh Bhasin, Managing Director and Head, Enhancin – Portfolio Value Creation, ChrysCapital; and Anurag Gupta, Leader, EY-Parthenon India)

The discussion included Amit Dalmia of Blackstone, Ashish Kotecha of Bain Capital, Parampreet Singh Bhasin of ChrysCapital, and was moderated by Anurag Gupta from EY-Parthenon India. The speakers shared insights on managing buyouts across the full investment cycle, from strategy planning to exit readiness.

Amit Dalmia highlighted Blackstone’s active ownership approach, noting India as one of its strongest markets for control investments. Ashish Kotecha explained how early alignment with management teams and disciplined value-creation frameworks are key to long-term success. Parampreet Singh Bhasin spoke about the growing focus on execution, operational improvement, and shared responsibility between investors and management teams in buyouts.

Anurag Gupta added that private equity in India has evolved beyond growth capital to become a long-term partner in governance, leadership development, and technology adoption.

The panel concluded that strong operations, good governance, skilled talent, and digital transformation are essential for sustainable growth and successful exits in India’s evolving buyout market.