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India Inc could raise a cool $100 billion as RBI eases ECB norms

The Reserve Bank of India has eased external commercial borrowing rules, potentially allowing Indian companies to raise up to $100 billion in 2026-27. Key changes include higher per-borrower limits, relaxed end-use permissions, and the removal of pricing restrictions, making overseas funding more accessible and attractive for corporate expansion and acquisitions.

Major VCs line up top dollars for coordinated AI capital push in India

Top venture capital firms in India are set to invest $300–500 million each into the country’s AI ecosystem, covering infrastructure, enterprise applications and sector-specific solutions. Global and domestic VCs, including Khosla Ventures, Accel India and Lightspeed, are participating. Combined, these commitments could exceed $1 billion, surpassing last year’s startup funding.

KKR could deploy $20 billion in India over the next decade, says cofounder Henry Kravis

Investment giant KKR sees immense potential in India, committing billions to its growing economy. Cofounder Henry Kravis highlights the increasing quality of Indian companies and the firm’s expanding strategies, particularly in private credit. He emphasizes the critical need for better financing for small and medium-sized enterprises to fuel job creation and economic growth.

Merger involving $61 billion of debt to support India’s credit market

India is merging two major state-owned power lenders, Power Finance Corp. and REC Ltd. This move is expected to inject more funds into the economy and large-scale power projects. Money managers anticipate increased investment opportunities as the combined entity’s bond holdings will be reallocated.