A rapidly growing economy has enriched the investing landscape for private equity firms such as Warburg Pincus in India with an unprecedented breadth of opportunity that outshines the rich multiples, said its senior leadership.

India Provides an Unprecedented Breadth of Investment Opportunity

Warburg Pincus Exploits Indian Market Opportunities

With a rapidly growing economy, the investing landscape for private equity firms in India has become increasingly attractive, according to senior leadership at Warburg Pincus.

Unprecedented Breadth of Opportunity

The Indian market, as described by Jeffrey Perlman, CEO of Warburg Pincus, has two cycles: either expensive or very expensive. However, the potential for growth is limitless.

"The biggest mistakes we made in India are not our investments but exits," Perlman said. "The upsides that some of our portfolio companies have enjoyed after our exit have really surprised us."

Early Entrant to the Indian Market

Warburg Pincus was the first private equity firm to enter the Indian market.
The firm backed first-generation entrepreneurs, including Sunil Mittal's Bharti Airtel.
Warburg's journey coincided with the beginning of India's economic liberalisation agenda.

A Track Record of Success

Warburg Pincus has generated over $100 billion in profit for investors since its inception in 1971.
The firm has deployed more than $10 billion in over 80 companies in India since 1996.

Key to Success in India

"The biggest change in India is to be able to convince business families to let go of enterprises that they have been emotionally attached to," said Chip Kaye, former leader of Warburg Pincus.

"Our ability to consistently show that we can partner with entrepreneurs or have our hands on the steering wheel alongside a professional management is unique," added Jeffrey Perlman.