Amit Dalmia of Blackstone, Ashish Kotecha of Bain Capital, Parampreet Singh Bhasin of ChrysCapital, and moderator Anurag Gupta of EY Parthenon share perspectives on execution, governance, and exit readiness
Mumbai, 10 February 2026: Senior leaders from India’s private equity ecosystem highlighted how structured value creation strategies are becoming central to buyouts as the market matures, during a panel discussion at the IVCA Buyouts Summit 2026.
The session, titled Value Creation Playbook for Indian Buyouts, brought together Amit Dalmia, Senior Managing Director at Blackstone; Ashish Kotecha, Partner at Bain Capital; Parampreet Singh Bhasin, Managing Director and Head of Enhancin Portfolio Value Creation at ChrysCapital; and Anurag Gupta, Leader at EY Parthenon India, who moderated the discussion. The panel examined how private equity firms are adapting their operating models across the full buyout lifecycle, from deal execution and operational improvement to exit preparation.
Amit Dalmia said Blackstone’s focus on business building has shaped its control oriented investment approach, enabling the firm to take active ownership positions in high quality companies. He said that over the past decade Blackstone has completed more than 40 control investments across Asia within its private equity business, with India emerging as one of its strongest markets globally. He added that founders and management teams are increasingly comfortable partnering with private equity firms that bring operational depth, management expertise, and a long term perspective that goes beyond capital infusion.
Ashish Kotecha said disciplined value creation frameworks and early alignment with management teams have become critical to successful buyouts. He noted that Bain Capital’s evolution from minority investments to control transactions has been supported by embedding dedicated portfolio teams within companies. He said value creation begins from the outset, with structured planning, continuous refinement of strategy, and close coordination between investors and management throughout the investment cycle.
Parampreet Singh Bhasin spoke about the evolution of operating models within Indian private equity and the increasing emphasis on execution and shared risk taking in buyouts. He said ChrysCapital built its operating capabilities nearly a decade ago to strengthen value creation efforts, with a focus on operational diligence, leadership development, and identifying non traditional growth levers. He added that a buyout mindset requires investors to act as primary risk takers while working closely with management teams to unlock potential.
Anurag Gupta said buyouts have enabled private equity firms in India to move beyond a growth capital role and engage more deeply in governance, leadership development, and long term value creation. He said the shift towards buyouts has allowed investors to introduce stronger corporate governance practices, address talent and leadership needs, leverage technology, and execute clearly defined value creation plans from the beginning of the investment.
The panel also discussed the importance of talent development, governance structures, and repeatable processes in improving portfolio company performance. Speakers noted that as deal complexity increases and investment horizons lengthen, private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on operational discipline and execution rigour to deliver outcomes for investors and stakeholders.
The discussion concluded with reflections on how India’s buyouts landscape is evolving, with panelists agreeing that sustainable growth and successful exits increasingly depend on coordinated interventions across operations, governance, and digital capability.
At Prittle PrattleNews, featuring you virtuously, we celebrate the commitment and innovation. Led by Editor-in-Chief Smruti Bhalerao, our platform is dedicated to sharing impactful stories that inspire change and create awareness. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube for more stories that matter.
