Indian PE deal values reach $7.7b in 2011
India private equity transactions experienced a 24% increase in value and volume this year, with 347 deals valued at a total of $7.7 billion reported during the period.
The deals were recorded by consultancy firm Grant Thornton as part of its annual Dealtracker report, and compare favourably with the $6.2 billion invested in 253 deals in 2010 and the $3.4 billion invested...
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