Paramita Chatterjee

Gurgaon

Editor @DealStreetAsia and Guest faculty at IIMC @iimcdkl. Previously with @EconomicTimes, @Forbes_India, @BWBusinessworld. Views expressed are personal

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India's investment climate faces a geopolitical test; deals, M&As may be hit

1 week ago | dealstreetasia.com | Paramita Chatterjee

Heightened tensions between India and Pakistan could cast a shadow over dealmaking activity, prompting a more cautious stance in the near term. In the wee hours of May 7—a fortnight after a terrorist attack on civilians in Kashmir’s Pahalgam—India launched an airstrike in Pakistan territory, targeting suspected militant camps.
India's Paytm narrows losses marginally in Q4 despite $58m hit from ESOP costs

1 week ago | dealstreetasia.com | Paramita Chatterjee

One 97 Communications Ltd., the India-listed parent of fintech giant Paytm, posted a consolidated net loss of Rs 539.8 crore ($64 million) in the March quarter of FY 2025 (Q4 FY25). This is marginally lower than the Rs 549.6 crore recorded in the same period of the previous fiscal year, despite one-time exceptional expenses. Sequentially, the fintech company’s loss widened from Rs 208.3 crore in the December quarter (Q3 FY 2025).
Employees mull legal action against BluSmart over unpaid salaries

1 week ago | dealstreetasia.com | Paramita Chatterjee

Beleaguered Indian electric mobility startup BluSmart’s employees are preparing to file a case in the labour court alleging non-payment of salaries since March 2025, as financial woes continue to mount and morale hits rock bottom, DealStreetAsia has learnt. Start your deal-making journey now!Subscribe now to enjoy unlimited access at just $59. Premium coverage on private equity, venture capital, and startups in Asia. Exclusive scoops from our reporters in nine key markets.
InvAscent marks final close of fourth PE fund at $304m: Report

1 week ago | dealstreetasia.com | Paramita Chatterjee

InvAscent, a healthcare-focused private equity (PE) firm which counts cancer care provider HCG and multi-speciality chain Ankura Hospital among its portfolio companies, is said to have closed its fourth fund at $304 million, according to a report by VC Circle. This falls short of the original $325-million target, added the report.
Nestle India said to be in talks to invest in L Catterton-backed pet food brand Drools

1 week ago | dealstreetasia.com | Paramita Chatterjee

Nestle India has initiated talks to invest in Drools Pet Food Pvt Ltd as it looks to double down on the food and beverage (F&B) industry, DealStreetAsia has learnt. “Talks have just begun, so a lot of things are still fluid,” said a source, adding that the proposed investment could be routed through Nestle Ventures, the corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of the FMCG major. Start your deal-making journey now!Subscribe now to enjoy unlimited access at just $59.
Indian PE firm Lighthouse Funds backs D2C consumer firm KALKI Fashion

2 weeks ago | dealstreetasia.com | Paramita Chatterjee

Lighthouse Funds, a growth-stage private equity (PE) firm focused on the consumer and healthcare sectors, has invested Rs 225 crore ($26.4 million) in Indian premium wear brand KALKI Fashion. Founded in 2007, KALKI specialises in premium bridal, festive, and occasion wear for both men and women. The brand has a growing network of large-format flagship stores across major Indian cities and is developing a significant customer base in global markets such as the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia.
TPG Growth-backed Asia Healthcare in talks to invest in Indian fertility chain

2 weeks ago | dealstreetasia.com | Paramita Chatterjee

Asia Healthcare Holdings, backed by private equity (PE) giant TPG Growth and Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, is in preliminary talks to invest in CRAFT Hospital & Research Centre, a Kerala-based fertility-focused healthcare provider, DealStreetAsia has learnt. Start your deal-making journey now!Subscribe now to enjoy unlimited access at just $59. Premium coverage on private equity, venture capital, and startups in Asia. Exclusive scoops from our reporters in nine key markets.
Beyond the Buyout: India seems a safe bet, for now

3 weeks ago | dealstreetasia.com | Paramita Chatterjee

This week, we delve into how India is becoming a key investment hub amidst global caution, while China reevaluates its private equity exposure in the US. Separately, the startling tariffs on solar panels from four SE Asian countries could hold limited opportunity for some quarters. In a world rocked by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tremors, and renewed protectionism, private equity (PE) investors are signalling one thing loud and clear: India is a safe bet. And the numbers back it up.
India: Troubled EV startup BluSmart's CEO quits a month after appointment

3 weeks ago | dealstreetasia.com | Paramita Chatterjee

India’s troubled electric mobility startup, BluSmart, has lost its chief executive officer, Nandan Sharma, just a month after his appointment, amid deepening financial and governance troubles at Gensol Engineering, a separate company founded by the same promoters, DealStreetAsia has learnt. Start your deal-making journey now!Subscribe now to enjoy unlimited access at just $59. Premium coverage on private equity, venture capital, and startups in Asia.
M&As in India surge in Q1 as dealmakers shake off market jitters-for now

3 weeks ago | dealstreetasia.com | Paramita Chatterjee

India Inc kicked off 2025 on a strong note, driving consolidation and scaling operations through a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), underscoring confidence in the country’s long-term growth prospects. However, recent market turbulence clouds prospects for dealmaking in the months ahead. Start your deal-making journey now!Subscribe now to enjoy unlimited access at just $59. Premium coverage on private equity, venture capital, and startups in Asia.