The Department of Respiratory Medicine, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune, successfully concluded ACINUS 2026 – the Annual Conference of Respiratory Diseases, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, held from 4th to 6th February 2026 under the aegis of the Indian Chest Society.

Dr. Yashraj P. Patil and other dignitaries at the ACINUS Conference

The three-day national conference brought together leading pulmonologists, critical care specialists, academicians, and postgraduate students from across India. Centred on the theme ‘Respiratory Medicine in Indian Perspective: From Evidence to Practice,’ ACINUS 2026 focused on translating scientific evidence into practical clinical application relevant to Indian healthcare settings.

ACINUS stood out for its unique , learner centric approach. The introduction of engaging, interactive elements such as an intercollegiate quiz and a Best Learner’s Award—based on MCQs answered after each session and the number of sessions attended—set this conference apart. With attractive prizes on offer, these initiatives effectively motivated young delegates to attend more sessions and, importantly, to engage more attentively with the lectures.

Hon’ble Dr. Bhagyashree Patil, Pro-Chancellor, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune, said, “Academic conferences such as ACINUS play an important role in strengthening medical education and research. Our institution remains committed to supporting platforms that promote scientific exchange, collaboration and continuous learning.”

Hon’ble Dr. Yashraj P. Patil, Trustee and Treasurer, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune, stated, “ ACINUS 2026 provided a valuable forum for clinicians and students to engage with current medical knowledge, emerging evidence and evolving clinical practices. Through focused scientific discussions and meaningful academic exchange, the conference fostered critical thinking and encouraged translation of evidence into everyday clinical decision-making. Such initiatives play a vital role in strengthening clinical expertise, nurturing the next generation of physicians, and ultimately improving the quality of patient care.“

Dr. Rekha Arcot, Dean, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune, added, “When we look at the intersection of pulmonology, critical care and sleep medicine, we find ourselves truly at a crossroads—anchored by the fundamental rhythm of breath. The act of breathing, of taking in and letting out air, is profound; it is what connects life with consciousness, the body with thought. There could be no better space than this conclave to bring together luminaries from these disciplines.

Our institute has long been a forerunner in medical education, and we take immense pride in training healthcare professionals in our 2,000-bedded hospital. Our ability to integrate education, patient care and research is made possible by robust infrastructure, dedicated faculty and committed scientists. We are delighted that eminent experts from across the nation have chosen to be part of this conclave, allowing us to revisit fundamentals while also engaging with the high-technology environment of modern ICUs and the intricate neurobiology of sleep medicine. This confluence truly reflects the evolving depth and scope of respiratory medicine today. “

Dr. M. S. Barthwal, Professor & Head of Respiratory Medicine at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune and Organising Chairman, ACINUS 2026, said, “ We are delighted to share that ACINUS 2026 witnessed quiz participation from fifteen medical colleges across Maharashtra. The conference brought together not only residents of respiratory medicine but also faculty members and Heads of Departments, making the level of engagement truly unprecedented. Alongside focused scientific sessions, an intercollegiate quiz generated enthusiastic participation from both residents and faculty. The strong presence of faculty from AIIMS New Delhi and PGI Chandigarh was a key highlight, enriching discussions and fostering meaningful exchange of knowledge. Overall, ACINUS 2026 provided an excellent platform for bridging the gap between research evidence and day-to-day respiratory practice.”

ACINUS 2026 concluded with prize distribution for oral and poster presentations, followed by a vote of thanks, marking the successful completion of the academic event.

About Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune:

Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital &Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune follows international benchmarks that are performance-driven as well as patient-centric, strongly backed by evidence-based medical expertise. We are NABH and NABL accredited and have been certified as a Green Hospital by the Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI). Additionally, we hold the 12th rank in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The university has been awarded A++ status by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and is an ISO 2015 certified organization (ISO 9001: 2015).

For more information visit hmedical.dpu.edu.in.

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Building on two highly successful seasons that celebrated grassroots ingenuity and rural entrepreneurship, TAFE – Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited, one of the world’s largest tractor manufacturers and the maker of India’s iconic Massey Ferguson tractors, announced the launch of Season 3 of the ‘MASSEY DYNASTAR Contest 2026 – #SabseBadeAllrounder Ki Talaash’.

The winner of MASSEY DYNASTAR Season 3 will get a Massey Ferguson 254 DYNASMART tractor worth approximately Rs. 8.2 lakhs

TAFE’s MASSEY DYNASTAR Season 3, the biggest edition yet, is envisioned as a national innovation platform designed to empower farmers, entrepreneurs, students, startups, and rural changemakers. Celebrated for its progressive approach in recognizing and nurturing new ideas in agriculture and rural entrepreneurship, the MASSEY DYNASTAR Contest serves as an online platform for farmers, entrepreneurs, students, academicians, and innovators with original concepts that can create meaningful impact using Massey Ferguson tractors.

Season 3 expands its scope by inviting ideas powered by any Massey Ferguson tractor unlocking limitless possibilities across agriculture, allied sectors, and rural enterprises, with exciting rewards and greater opportunities for participants to showcase their creativity on a national stage. The shortlisted participants will gain national recognition and the opportunity to present their concepts before an expert jury comprising industry specialists and senior leaders from TAFE. The winner of MASSEY DYNASTAR Season 3 will win a Massey Ferguson 254 DYNASMART tractor worth approximately Rs. 8.2 lakhs, reputed for performance, versatility, and design.

Participants can register online and submit their ideas in either video or text format, in English or any Indian regional language. Each submission must demonstrate a practical and feasible application of a Massey Ferguson tractor that enhances farming practices, enables new business opportunities, or drives positive social and economic change. Shortlisted finalists will be invited to present their solutions to the jury in a Grand Finale event where the most innovative and impactful concepts will be recognized and awarded. The contest is open to Indian citizens above 18 years of age. Participants from across the country can register and submit their entries online.

For more details, registration, and the complete terms and conditions, visit masseyfergusonindia.com/DYNASTAR/season-3/

As India moves toward a future shaped by modern agriculture, sustainability, and inclusive growth, MASSEY DYNASTAR Season 3 stands as a call to every innovator with an idea to step forward and shape tomorrow. With a broader vision, wider participation, and greater rewards, this new season promises to be the grandest celebration yet and strongly reaffirms TAFE’s long-standing commitment to nurturing agri entrepreneurship and empowering changemankers across the rural landscape.

TAFE – Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited, an Indian tractor major incorporated in 1960 in Chennai, India. As one of the largest tractor manufacturers in the world and the second-largest in India by volume, TAFE sells over 180,000 tractors annually. TAFE has earned the trust of customers through its range of products, which are widely acclaimed for their quality and low cost of operation. A strong distribution network of over 1,600 dealers effectively supports TAFE’s four iconic tractor brands – Massey Ferguson India, TAFE Tractors, Eicher Tractors, and IMT. TAFE exports tractors to more than 80 countries, powering farms in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Russia.

In 2005, TAFE acquired the Tractors, Engines and Transmissions business of the legendary Eicher brand with German roots, through a wholly owned subsidiary – TAFE Motors and Tractors Limited (TMTL). In addition to tractors, TAFE and its subsidiaries have diverse business interests in various sectors including farm machinery, diesel engines and generators, engineering plastics, gears and transmission components, hydraulic pumps and cylinders, vehicle franchises and plantations. TAFE acquired the iconic Serbian tractor and agricultural equipment brand IMT – Industrija Mašina i Traktora in 2018. Furthermore, TAFE acquired FAURECIA’s Indian interior business of Group FORVIA – the French global automotive supplier, in 2022. TAFE has earned the trust of customers through its range of products that are widely acclaimed for superior quality and low cost of operation. TAFE’s social focus has been significant since inception and it contributes towards meaningful causes of agriculture, education, healthcare, community development, disaster relief, conservation and tribal welfare besides supporting traditional art forms.

This Valentine’s season, Nykaa Delivers Love! Giving love a new address, Nykaa invites everyone to the Nykaa Love Post Office at Palladium Mall, an immersive pop-up that turns modern gifting into a sweet, old-school love ritual, complete with handwritten notes, charming mailbox and beauty gifts that say it all. The experience will run at Phoenix Palladium (opposite Uniqlo, next to PVR) from February 6th to 15th, 2026.
 

Nykaa Love Post Office at Phoenix Palladium Mall, Mumbai
 

Designed in blush tones and Nykaa’s signature pink, the booth transforms into a whimsical post office where love notes replace bills and beauty gifts double up as love letters. At the heart of the space stands a statement pink letter box where shoppers can drop handwritten Valentine’s messages for the people they love. Nykaa then plays cupid, pairing these notes with thoughtfully chosen beauty gifts and helping deliver surprises that feel straight out of a rom-com.
 

Because Valentine’s isn’t just for couples, the Love Post Office celebrates every kind of love. Whether it’s a boyfriend, girlfriend, brother, sister, best friend or mother, shoppers can pen a note and send a little affection to anyone who makes their heart happy. From picking a lipstick for your bestie to a glow kit for your partner or a self-love treat for yourself, every gesture counts.
 

Built as an experience-first destination, the space invites consumers to slow down, scribble a sweet note, seal it with love and turn a simple purchase into a heartfelt memory.
 

The pop-up brings together cult-favourites, homegrown heroes and luxe brands such as Nykaa Cosmetics, Nykaa Wanderlust, Kay Beauty, Dot & Key, Charlotte Tilbury, Supergoop, Sol De Janeiro, Tom Ford, MAC, e.l.f., YSL Beauty, Clinique, Laneige, Pixi, Dot & Key, WishCare, and more creating a playground where shoppers can explore, experiment and find the perfect love token. Think flirty Valentine’s cues, heart motifs, dreamy décor and plenty of picture-perfect corners made for sharing the love online and offline.
 

Adding to the delight, Nykaa is rolling out Valentine’s exclusive Buy More, Get More offers, stacked discounts on existing deals, and complimentary gifts on select purchases, giving shoppers even more reasons to indulge.
 

Anchored in Nykaa’s Valentine’s thought, “This Valentine’s Day, Nykaa delivers love,” the activation blends emotion, participation and retail in a way that feels personal and joyful. It is not just about giving, but about putting feelings into words and sending them out into the world.
 

With the Love Post Office, Nykaa continues to reimagine how beauty retail shows up in consumers’ lives, turning mall visits into moments and purchases into love notes.
 

Drop by the Nykaa Love Post Office at Phoenix Palladium Mall and turn handwritten notes into beauty-filled surprises.

BPTP, one of North India’s leading real estate developers, has won top honours in both the residential and commercial segments at The Times Realty Awards 2026, powered by GoodHomes. The platform is among the country’s most credible and high-visibility real estate award forums and is one of the first major industry recognitions of 2026. Backed by The Times Group’s reach and GoodHomes’ editorial credibility, the awards recognize excellence, innovation, and leadership across India’s real estate sector.

BPTP Wins Top Honors at The Times Realty Awards 2026 Powered by GoodHomes For Amstoria Verti Greens & GAIA Residences

At the prestigious awards ceremony, BPTP was recognised across both residential and commercial segments with two major wins:

• Iconic Residential Project – BPTP Amstoria Verti Greens & GAIA Residences

• Iconic Commercial Project – BPTP Capital City

These recognitions reaffirm BPTP’s continued commitment to creating landmark developments driven by design excellence, sustainability, functionality, and customer-centric planning.

BPTP Amstoria Verti Greens & GAIA Residences, located along the Dwarka Expressway, have been recognized for redefining premium high-rise living through design-led architecture and advanced building specifications. Spread across a thoughtfully planned development footprint, the project feature a distinctive glass-and-metal façade with double-glazed systems for enhanced thermal performance and noise reduction. With multi-level sky gardens and curated lifestyle zones such as wellness decks, co-working spaces, reading lounges, and recreation areas, the development blends vertical luxury living with green, experiential spaces.

BPTP Capital City, Sector 94, Noida, recognized as the Iconic Commercial Project, has been acknowledged for its scale, integrated master planning, and future-ready business ecosystem. Conceived as a next-generation mixed-use commercial destination, the development sets a strong benchmark in modern workspace design, urban commercial infrastructure, and sustainability-led operations.

Commenting on the achievement, Manik Malik, CEO & President, BPTP, “We are honored to receive this recognition at The Times Realty Awards 2026 powered by GoodHomes. Winning across both residential and commercial categories reflects the strength of our integrated development philosophy, our focus on design and sustainability, and our commitment to execution excellence. These awards motivate us to continue raising benchmarks and delivering high-quality, future-ready spaces that create long-term value for our customers and stakeholders.”

The Times Realty Awards recognise outstanding achievements in Indian real estate and provide a trusted platform to showcase projects that demonstrate innovation, quality, and impact. The 2026 edition brought together leading developers, architects, and industry stakeholders to highlight developments shaping the future of urban India.

About BPTP

BPTP is one of India’s most trusted and leading real estate developers, with a strong presence in the Delhi-NCR region. The company has delivered over 25,000 units, as well as numerous landmark residential and commercial projects that blend cutting-edge design, modern architecture, and sustainable living solutions. Known for its innovative and customer-centric approach, BPTP continues to redefine urban luxury through future-first development, premium amenities, and a commitment to excellence, transparency, and elegant, efficient living.
 

VinFast has been recognised with two prestigious honours at the Auto Excellence Awards 2026, reinforcing its growing presence and impact in India’s rapidly evolving electric mobility landscape. The brand was awarded “Emerging EV Brand of the Year”, while its all-electric compact SUV, the VF 6, secured the title of “Value for Money EV of the Year.”

Bhartendu Singh (center), Chief Marketing Officer of VinFast India, received the awards from the organizers of the Auto Excellence Awards 2026

The Auto Excellence Awards by Carbike360 & CMV360 are among India’s leading automotive accolades, celebrating excellence across vehicle segments based on independent evaluations, real-world relevance, innovation, and consumer value. The dual recognition highlights VinFast’s focused approach to delivering electric vehicles that combine modern design, advanced technology, safety, and competitive pricing tailored for Indian customers.

VinFast’s recognition as Emerging EV Brand of the Year reflects the brand’s strong market entry strategy, rapid brand recall, and clear commitment to building a sustainable and customer-centric electric vehicle ecosystem in India. From product planning to localization and long-term infrastructure development, VinFast has positioned itself as a serious and future-ready EV player in the country.

The VinFast VF 6, awarded Value for Money EV of the Year, impressed the jury with its balanced proposition in the highly competitive electric SUV segment. Designed to meet the expectations of urban and first-time EV buyers, the VF 6 offers a compelling mix of contemporary design, practical range, smart features, strong safety credentials, and accessible pricing—making electric mobility more attainable for a wider audience. In addition, VinFast’s growing product portfolio, including the premium VF 7, continues to strengthen the brand’s positioning in India, offering customers a higher-segment electric SUV that combines bold design, advanced technology, strong performance, and top-tier safety standards.

Speaking on the achievement, Mr. Tapan Ghosh, CEO, VinFast India, said, “We are honoured to receive these recognitions at the Auto Excellence Awards 2026. Being named Emerging EV Brand of the Year validates our vision and long-term commitment to India, while the VF 6 winning Value for Money EV of the Year underscores our focus on delivering thoughtfully designed electric vehicles that truly resonate with Indian consumers. These awards motivate us to continue raising the bar in our journey towards sustainable mobility.”

Ashish Masih, Editor-in-Chief, CarBike360 added, “VinFast has made a confident and promising entry into the Indian EV market. The brand’s clear strategy, coupled with products like the VF 6 that prioritizes value, usability, and technology, makes VinFast a deserving winner in both categories this year.”

With a structured investment roadmap, VinFast is steadily building a comprehensive electric vehicle ecosystem in India, encompassing manufacturing, sales and service networks, charging solutions, and customer support. Guided by innovation and sustainability, VinFast aims to play a key role in accelerating India’s transition to greener mobility.

About VinFast
VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast’s product lineup today includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses. 

VinFast is currently embarking on its next growth phase through rapid expansion of its distribution and dealership network globally and increasing its manufacturing capacities with a focus on key markets across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Learn more at: vinfastauto.in

As India’s private markets enter a more mature phase—marked by larger, professionally scaled companies, generational transitions among promoter-led businesses, and deeper pools of institutional capital—buyouts are rapidly emerging as a defining pillar of the country’s private equity ecosystem. Reflecting this structural evolution, the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) today is hosting the IVCA Buyouts Summit 2026 in Mumbai. 

IVCA Buyouts Summit 2026 to Highlight Growth of Control-Led PE Deals in India

Supported by Aurum Equity Partners LLP, Investec, and EY-Parthenon, the Summit is convening leading domestic and global private equity funds, general partners (GPs), limited partners (LPs), policymakers, lenders, and transaction advisors to examine how control-led investments are reshaping capital deployment, governance, and long-term value creation in India.

Over the last few years, Indian PE buyouts have moved from being an opportunistic strategy to a core component of private capital allocation. Since 2020, buyouts have ranked among the top PE-VC strategies, with $47.5 billion deployed across 174 deals, underscoring growing confidence in India’s ability to support control transactions at scale. Notably, control and majority ownership transactions now account for nearly 30 per cent of total deal value, reflecting their growing share within the market.

This momentum reflects deeper structural changes across the ecosystem—greater operating maturity among GPs, increasing clarity around promoter succession, improved governance frameworks, and a growing preference among LPs for control-led strategies that enable disciplined capital allocation and operational transformation. Buyout deal value reached a peak of approximately $17 billion in 2024, up from $12 billion in 2023, signalling both market depth and institutional readiness. Momentum continued into late 2025, with buyouts leading PE-VC activity in November at $2.1 billion, representing a 37 per cent year-on-year increase.

Against this backdrop, the IVCA Buyouts Summit 2026 is designed as a focused, execution-oriented platform to examine how control capital is being deployed and scaled in the Indian context. Through panel discussions and closed-door conversations, participants are deliberating on investment strategies, governance and leadership transitions, operational value-creation playbooks, capital structuring, exit pathways, and evolving regulatory considerations. The emphasis is on real-world experience sharing—what has worked, what has not, and what is required to build resilient buyout platforms across cycles.

Commenting on the growing relevance of buyouts in India, Rajat Tandon, President, IVCA, said, “India’s private equity market is entering a phase where the nature of capital matters as much as its availability. As companies mature and succession considerations become more pronounced, buyouts are emerging as a critical enabler of continuity, professionalisation, and long-term value creation. Control transactions allow investors to engage more deeply with management teams, strengthen governance, and drive operational transformation in a way that supports sustainable growth.”

He added, “The next phase of India’s buyout market will be defined not just by deal execution, but by disciplined value creation, thoughtful capital structuring, and credible exit pathways. Through the IVCA Buyouts Summit 2026, we aim to bring together experienced market participants to share practical insights and help reinforce the institutional frameworks needed to build a globally competitive buyout ecosystem in India.”

Highlighting the growing role of structured financing in supporting buyout activity, Piyush Gupta, Head – Credit Markets, Investec India, said, “Buyouts and control deals have been increasingly taking a larger share of the annual private equity investments in India for last many years to now form more than half of the annual volumes. This growth has been also driven, amongst other things, by a deepening leverage finance market for Indian buyouts. As buyout activity continues to expand in India, leverage finance and private credit’s role in bridging capital gaps and aligning stakeholder interests is set to become even more integral to private equity investments in India.”

Commenting on India’s growing relevance within global buyout strategies, Sanjay Bansal, Founder & Managing Partner, Aurum Equity Partners, said, “Buyouts in India are becoming an integral part of global private equity portfolios. Indian owners are increasingly embracing full exits, while PE Funds’ focus is shifting towards long-term value creation and institutionalising businesses, cementing India’s status as a key destination for large-scale control transactions. The next wave of PE in India isn’t just about providing capital—it’s about building world-class enterprises through strategic direction provided by highly talented leadership and mentorship and adopting the highest governance standards.”

Sharing perspectives on how buyouts have evolved into a mainstream strategy, Vivek Soni, Partner and National Leader, Private Equity Services, EY, said, “In the post-COVID world, PE-backed buyouts in India have strongly emerged as a mainstream investment strategy. PE funds have built operational teams and are increasingly confident of controlling and running complex businesses across sectors in partnership with founders, promoters and professional management. The buoyant and deepening capital markets have played a good role in providing exits to buyout funds at good returns, accelerating further deployment into this investment strategy. Buyouts now account for a substantial share of PE investments by deal value and this is a leading indicator of the continued evolution of the Indian PE sector.”

The Summit brings together stakeholders across capital, financing, and advisory to assess how India’s buyout market is evolving and what it will take to sustain momentum over the long term. Discussions also explore the role of policy certainty, governance standards, and aligned stakeholder expectations in supporting the continued expansion of control-led investments.

As India’s private markets deepen and institutional capital assumes a larger role in shaping corporate outcomes, platforms such as the IVCA Buyouts Summit 2026 serve as ecosystem enablers—aligning capital, capability, and policy through informed dialogue. By fostering experience-driven and evidence-based conversations, IVCA continues to strengthen the foundations of a robust, resilient, and globally competitive buyout market in India. 

About Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA)
The Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) is a not-for-profit, apex industry body promoting the alternate capital industry and fostering a vibrant investing ecosystem in India. IVCA is committed to supporting the ecosystem by facilitating advocacy discussions with the Government of India, policymakers, and regulators, resulting in the rise of entrepreneurial activity, innovation, and job creation in India and contributing towards the development of India as a leading fund management hub. IVCA represents 500+ funds with a combined AUM of over $350 billion. Our members are the most active domestic and global VCs, PEs, funds for infrastructure, real estate, credit funds, limited partners, investment companies, family offices, corporate VCs, and knowledge partners. These funds invest in emerging companies, venture growth, buyout, special situations, distressed assets, and credit and venture debt, among others.

As India’s private markets enter a more mature phase—marked by larger, professionally scaled companies, generational transitions among promoter-led businesses, and deeper pools of institutional capital—buyouts are rapidly emerging as a defining pillar of the country’s private equity ecosystem. Reflecting this structural evolution, the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) today is hosting the IVCA Buyouts Summit 2026 in Mumbai. 

IVCA Buyouts Summit 2026 to Highlight Growth of Control-Led PE Deals in India

Supported by Aurum Equity Partners LLP, Investec, and EY-Parthenon, the Summit is convening leading domestic and global private equity funds, general partners (GPs), limited partners (LPs), policymakers, lenders, and transaction advisors to examine how control-led investments are reshaping capital deployment, governance, and long-term value creation in India.

Over the last few years, Indian PE buyouts have moved from being an opportunistic strategy to a core component of private capital allocation. Since 2020, buyouts have ranked among the top PE-VC strategies, with $47.5 billion deployed across 174 deals, underscoring growing confidence in India’s ability to support control transactions at scale. Notably, control and majority ownership transactions now account for nearly 30 per cent of total deal value, reflecting their growing share within the market.

This momentum reflects deeper structural changes across the ecosystem—greater operating maturity among GPs, increasing clarity around promoter succession, improved governance frameworks, and a growing preference among LPs for control-led strategies that enable disciplined capital allocation and operational transformation. Buyout deal value reached a peak of approximately $17 billion in 2024, up from $12 billion in 2023, signalling both market depth and institutional readiness. Momentum continued into late 2025, with buyouts leading PE-VC activity in November at $2.1 billion, representing a 37 per cent year-on-year increase.

Against this backdrop, the IVCA Buyouts Summit 2026 is designed as a focused, execution-oriented platform to examine how control capital is being deployed and scaled in the Indian context. Through panel discussions and closed-door conversations, participants are deliberating on investment strategies, governance and leadership transitions, operational value-creation playbooks, capital structuring, exit pathways, and evolving regulatory considerations. The emphasis is on real-world experience sharing—what has worked, what has not, and what is required to build resilient buyout platforms across cycles.

Commenting on the growing relevance of buyouts in India, Rajat Tandon, President, IVCA, said, “India’s private equity market is entering a phase where the nature of capital matters as much as its availability. As companies mature and succession considerations become more pronounced, buyouts are emerging as a critical enabler of continuity, professionalisation, and long-term value creation. Control transactions allow investors to engage more deeply with management teams, strengthen governance, and drive operational transformation in a way that supports sustainable growth.”

He added, “The next phase of India’s buyout market will be defined not just by deal execution, but by disciplined value creation, thoughtful capital structuring, and credible exit pathways. Through the IVCA Buyouts Summit 2026, we aim to bring together experienced market participants to share practical insights and help reinforce the institutional frameworks needed to build a globally competitive buyout ecosystem in India.”

Highlighting the growing role of structured financing in supporting buyout activity, Piyush Gupta, Head – Credit Markets, Investec India, said, “Buyouts and control deals have been increasingly taking a larger share of the annual private equity investments in India for last many years to now form more than half of the annual volumes. This growth has been also driven, amongst other things, by a deepening leverage finance market for Indian buyouts. As buyout activity continues to expand in India, leverage finance and private credit’s role in bridging capital gaps and aligning stakeholder interests is set to become even more integral to private equity investments in India.”

Commenting on India’s growing relevance within global buyout strategies, Sanjay Bansal, Founder & Managing Partner, Aurum Equity Partners, said, “Buyouts in India are becoming an integral part of global private equity portfolios. Indian owners are increasingly embracing full exits, while PE Funds’ focus is shifting towards long-term value creation and institutionalising businesses, cementing India’s status as a key destination for large-scale control transactions. The next wave of PE in India isn’t just about providing capital—it’s about building world-class enterprises through strategic direction provided by highly talented leadership and mentorship and adopting the highest governance standards.”

Sharing perspectives on how buyouts have evolved into a mainstream strategy, Vivek Soni, Partner and National Leader, Private Equity Services, EY, said, “In the post-COVID world, PE-backed buyouts in India have strongly emerged as a mainstream investment strategy. PE funds have built operational teams and are increasingly confident of controlling and running complex businesses across sectors in partnership with founders, promoters and professional management. The buoyant and deepening capital markets have played a good role in providing exits to buyout funds at good returns, accelerating further deployment into this investment strategy. Buyouts now account for a substantial share of PE investments by deal value and this is a leading indicator of the continued evolution of the Indian PE sector.”

The Summit brings together stakeholders across capital, financing, and advisory to assess how India’s buyout market is evolving and what it will take to sustain momentum over the long term. Discussions also explore the role of policy certainty, governance standards, and aligned stakeholder expectations in supporting the continued expansion of control-led investments.

As India’s private markets deepen and institutional capital assumes a larger role in shaping corporate outcomes, platforms such as the IVCA Buyouts Summit 2026 serve as ecosystem enablers—aligning capital, capability, and policy through informed dialogue. By fostering experience-driven and evidence-based conversations, IVCA continues to strengthen the foundations of a robust, resilient, and globally competitive buyout market in India. 

About Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA)
The Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) is a not-for-profit, apex industry body promoting the alternate capital industry and fostering a vibrant investing ecosystem in India. IVCA is committed to supporting the ecosystem by facilitating advocacy discussions with the Government of India, policymakers, and regulators, resulting in the rise of entrepreneurial activity, innovation, and job creation in India and contributing towards the development of India as a leading fund management hub. IVCA represents 500+ funds with a combined AUM of over $350 billion. Our members are the most active domestic and global VCs, PEs, funds for infrastructure, real estate, credit funds, limited partners, investment companies, family offices, corporate VCs, and knowledge partners. These funds invest in emerging companies, venture growth, buyout, special situations, distressed assets, and credit and venture debt, among others.

• InFINity 3.0 brings enhanced four-week acceleration with 1:1 mentorship, access to the PayU ecosystem, fintech VCs, and much more

• Applications are open until 6^th March 2026 for fintech startups seeking seed to Series A funding

• Access to up to $10,000 AWS activate credits

PayU, India’s leading diversified fintech platform, today announced the launch of inFINity 3.0, the most ambitious and comprehensive edition of its fintech accelerator program to date. Designed for early-stage fintech startups, the latest edition of inFINity offers a high-octane opportunity for founders to validate product–market fit, sharpen Go-To-Market strategies, unlock distribution access, and build for institutional scale. As part of inFINity 3.0, PayU has partnered with Atrium Ventures, a micro venture capital firm, to provide select startups with direct exposure to early institutional capital. Atrium Ventures will mentor the cohort and actively participate in Demo Day, creating pathways for startups to pursue potential investment opportunities. Additionally, AWS continues as the Official Cloud Partner for inFINity 3.0, providing participating startups access to cloud infrastructure, technical enablement, and AWS Activate credits.
 

Applications for inFINity 3.0 are open until 6th March 2026 for early-stage fintech startups. Apply now

What does inFINity 3.0 offer:

• Fast-track to market through PayU’s ecosystem: Participants gain structured access to PayU’s bespoke payments solutions, merchant network, and banking partners. This enables faster pilots and real customer traction.

• Intensive four-week acceleration sprint: inFINity 3.0 runs a structured four-week sprint focused on Go-To-Market strategy, compliance navigation, scale, and making them investment ready—compressing months of learning into weeks

• 1:1 mentorship from fintech founders and ecosystem leaders: Founders receive direct guidance from PayU leaders, and domain experts who have built and scaled fintech businesses in India’s regulated markets.

• High-Impact Bootcamp and Demo Day hosted in India’s startup capital: The program culminates into an intensive 1.5-day Bootcamp and Demo Day in Bengaluru, featuring curated interactions with select fintech-founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.

As additional benefits, the selected cohort will also unlock up to $10,000 in AWS Cloud Credits per startup (subject to eligibility) *⁽¹⁾, alongside exclusive masterclasses from industry stalwarts such as Umang Kumar, Co-founder & CEO, Cardekho SEA, and Nitin Jain, Co-founder, Ofbusiness.

“India’s fintech ecosystem is at an inflection point, with budding founders solving real problems and driving economic impact at scale,” said Anirban Mukherjee, CEO, PayU. “Through inFINity, our endeavor is to mentor these innovators and connect them with the right investors and strategic ecosystem partners they need to scale. It isn’t a strategy; it’s our way of giving back to the ecosystem that’s reshaping India’s financial future. This is just a beginning, and we’ll continue building more ambitious initiatives to support our vision of nurturing the country’s fintech entrepreneurs.”

inFINity 3.0 builds on the extraordinary success of its first two editions that collectively received 1,000+ applications. Over the last two editions, the program has seen tangible outcomes such as distribution partnerships, commercial pilots, and increased investor readiness.

Program Timelines and Participation Criteria:

Applications for inFINity 3.0 are currently open and the last date to apply is 6^th March 2026. Upon application closure, a four-week acceleration program will run throughout March 2026, culminating in an intensive 1.5-day Bootcamp and Demo Day in Bangalore during the third week of April 2026.

The application is open for early-stage fintech startups that have raised less than $5 million and are seeking seed to Series A funding.

Beyond inFINity, PayU has built one of India’s most comprehensive startup ecosystems, supporting founders across stages through PayU for Startups — enabling seamless payments, credit access, and scalable financial infrastructure. PayU has also partnered with government ecosystem enablers such as Startup India, DPIIT, state startup bodies including Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh, along with banking institutions such as IDFC FIRST Bank, to deliver tailored financial and payment solutions for startups, particularly beyond metro cities.

For more details, visit: www.infinitynow.tech

About PayU

PayU, India’s leading diversified fintech platform with Prosus as an investor, operates businesses that are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India and offers advanced solutions to meet the digital financial services needs of customers (merchants, banks, and consumers).

PayU provides payment gateway solutions to online businesses through its cutting-edge and award-winning technology and has empowered 4.5 lakhs+ businesses, including India’s leading enterprises, e-commerce giants and SMBs. It enables businesses to collect digital payments across 100+ online payment methods such as Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Net Banking, EMIs, pay-later, QR, UPI, Wallets, and more. It’s a preferred partner in the affordability ecosystem, offering the maximum coverage of issuers and easy-to-implement integrations across card-based EMIs, pay-later options and new-age cardless EMIs. PayU offers e-commerce brands best-in-industry success rates while ensuring a seamless checkout experience.