EQT, a prominent global investment firm, is set to allocate a significant portion of its newly raised $15.6 billion Asia fund to India, reflecting the country's status as a key destination for capital. Hari Gopalakrishnan, Deputy Co-Head of Private Capital Asia at EQT, stated that India has historically received about one-third of the capital from EQT's Asia funds, marking it as the largest allocation in both Fund VII and Fund VIII. The firm expects similar trends to continue with the current fund. EQT's investment strategy focuses on buyouts across both public and private markets, with notable recent acquisitions including 90% of Credila for ₹10,350 crore (approximately $1.25 billion USD) and a 60% stake in Indira IVF valued at $1.1 billion USD. Gopalakrishnan emphasized the potential for growth in India's healthcare sector, where demand is rising, and affordability is improving. EQT aims for a 2.5 times multiple on invested capital, supported by India's robust economic growth, which is projected at around 7% in real terms. While EQT is exploring opportunities in industrial technology, the majority of its investments are expected to remain in established sectors like healthcare and financial services.