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Blackstone's Bold Expansion Plans in India

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-13T10:39:12.921200+05:30

- Stephen Schwarzman, CEO of Blackstone, highlights the firm's significant presence in India, being one of the top 10 largest businesses in the country. - Blackstone aims to expand beyond real estate and private equity, targeting $100 billion in business value in India. - Key learnings from 40 years of Blackstone include hiring great people, clear business objectives, and never losing money for customers. - India is seen as a prime investment market due to its young population, high growth rates, and favorable government policies. - Future strategies include expanding in technology, healthcare, credit, and infrastructure sectors, with a focus on digital infrastructure and energy transition. Source: [The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/expert-view/we-feel-terrific-about-india-it-is-blackstones-best-investment-market-in-the-world-stephen-schwarzman/articleshow/118936730.cms), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/companies/blackstone-credit-infrastructure-businesses-in-india-stephen-schwarzman-mumbai-real-estate-aum-lumina-data-center-11741781053040.html)

Stephen Schwarzman, CEO of Blackstone, highlights the firm's significant presence in India, being one of the top 10 largest businesses in the country.
Blackstone aims to expand beyond real estate and private equity, targeting $100 billion in business value in India.
Key learnings from 40 years of Blackstone include hiring great people, clear business objectives, and never losing money for customers.
India is seen as a prime investment market due to its young population, high growth rates, and favorable government policies.
Future strategies include expanding in technology, healthcare, credit, and infrastructure sectors, with a focus on digital infrastructure and energy transition.

Source: The Economic Times, Mint