Bain & Company's Sri Rajan: The Value of Private Equity
Episode Description
In the wake of the U.S. financial crisis, valuations of Indian firms have tumbled -- something which the private equity industry has been careful to note, according to Sri Rajan, partner and head of Bain & Company's private equity practice in India. Over the next few months, he predicts, "we'll see a lot more deal flow in India." Rajan, whose work with private equity funds includes mergers and acquisitions, post-merger integration, offshore outsourcing and assessing entry and exit risks, discussed the industry outlook with India Knowledge@Wharton at the Wharton India Economic Forum in Philadelphia.
Brief Summary
SRI Rajan discusses India's private equity landscape, investment opportunities, and challenges in talent acquisition amid the US financial crisis.
Key points
- Private Equity in India. The podcast discusses the impact of the US financial crisis on India's private equity industry.
- Challenges in Private Equity. The conversation highlights the difficulties in finding talent for private equity in India.
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Episode highlights
- Private Equity in IndiaThe podcast discusses the impact of the US financial crisis on India's private equity industry.“We will see a lot more deal flow in India.”1:41May 29, 2008
- Challenges in Private EquityThe conversation highlights the difficulties in finding talent for private equity in India.“It's going to get worse before it gets better.”4:52May 29, 2008





