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Medicover India Hospitals Target Profitability in 18 Months

By Uniquetimesorg August 27, 2026 0

Swedish healthcare provider Medicover expects all 25 of its hospitals in India to become profitable within the next 18 months, supported by improving occupancy and growing demand for specialised healthcare. Currently, 19 hospitals in its network are profitable, while the company aims to increase its core profit margin from 14% to 20–25% over the next […]Continue Reading

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Medicover Sells India Hospital Business to KKR for €1.2 Billion

By Uniquetimesorg August 6, 2026 0

Swedish healthcare provider Medicover has agreed to sell its India hospital business to funds managed by global investment firm KKR in a deal valued at €1.2 billion ($1.39 billion). The transaction marks a major move for Medicover as it reshapes its global healthcare portfolio and strengthens its focus on key European markets. The company said […]Continue Reading

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KKR in talks for $1B+ majority stake in Medicover India hospital arm

By Uniquetimesorg June 18, 2026 0

KKR is in advanced discussions to acquire a majority stake in Swedish healthcare company Medicover’s India hospital business for at least $1 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter. The deal would significantly expand KKR’s presence in India’s growing healthcare sector. Medicover confirmed in a statement that it is in talks with KKR […]Continue Reading

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India Leads Asia-Pacific Private Market Surge

By Uniquetimesorg March 10, 2026 0

India is emerging as the top destination for private market investments in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a survey by McKinsey & Company and the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA). About 31% of surveyed limited partners ranked India first, with 76% placing it in their top three picks, reflecting a shift in regional […]Continue Reading

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Novartis to Sell India Unit for $159 Million in Global Restructuring

By Uniquetimesorg February 20, 2026 0

Novartis has agreed to sell its entire 70.68% stake in Novartis India to a private equity consortium for about $159 million, marking its exit from the Indian listed entity as part of a broader global restructuring strategy. The Mumbai-based company primarily sells medicines in India and does not operate manufacturing facilities in the country. The […]Continue Reading

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Global Private Equity Giants Eye Stakes in IPL as Valuations Soar

By Uniquetimesorg February 17, 2026 0

Global private equity heavyweights including KKR and Blackstone are increasingly eyeing investments in India’s blockbuster cricket tournament, the Indian Premier League. Valued at a record $18.5 billion last year, the IPL has become one of the most lucrative sports properties globally, ranking second only to the National Football League on a per-match basis. Investor Continue Reading

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Everstone to Exit Burger King India Operator with Stake Sale

By Uniquetimesorg January 19, 2026 0

Private equity firm Everstone Capital is set to sell its entire 11.26% stake in Restaurant Brands Asia, the operator of Burger King restaurants in India and Indonesia, sources familiar with the matter said. The deal, expected to be announced on Tuesday, values Everstone’s holding at about $57 million, based on current market prices. Restaurant Brands […]Continue Reading

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Investing ecosystem in India needs more domestic pools of capital: IVCA

By uniquetimes May 21, 2024 0

The Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) has announced its new executive committee for 2024-26, with Ashley Menezes of ChrysCapital as Chairperson and Srini Sriniwasan of Kotak Alternate as Vice Chairperson. IVCA’s main priorities for the upcoming years include boosting domestic capital, simplifying processes for international investors, Continue Reading