Introduction The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-sector arm of the World Bank Group, has played a quiet yet influential role in India’s capital market journey. Unlike traditional venture or private equity investors chasing hyper-growth, IFC’s mandate strikes a balance between development impact and sustainable financial returns. As several IFC-backed companies transitioned from private ownership…
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Introduction January 2026 has opened strongly for India’s private markets. Despite global macro uncertainty, capital continues to flow into mobility, fintech infrastructure, housing finance, healthcare, and logistics tech. The month’s top deals highlight a clear investor preference for scalable platforms solving real economy problems, from clean transportation to embedded payments and affordable housing finance. This…
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Introduction India’s private credit markets saw heavy borrowing activity in 2025, led not by startups but by large, mature listed corporations. These companies leveraged debt to fund lending books, infrastructure expansion, energy projects, and balance-sheet restructuring. Based on MCA charge filings, this report highlights the top 10 listed Indian companies with the highest loan borrowings…
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Introduction Corporate borrowing in India touched historic highs in 2025 as unlisted companies tapped large-scale debt to fund infrastructure expansion, real estate development, energy transition, and group-level restructuring. Using MCA charge filings and sector classification data, this report highlights the Top 10 unlisted Indian companies with the highest loan borrowings in 2025, offering a clear…
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Corporate borrowing remained a defining theme of India Inc’s financial landscape in 2025. As companies across sectors tapped debt markets to fund expansion, refinance balance sheets, and manage working capital, loan charge filings revealed clear sectoral patterns and cyclical shifts through the year. This report presents a month-wise, industry-wise view of loan charges availed by…
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About the IPO Shadowfax Technologies, one of India’s largest hyperlocal and last-mile logistics platforms, is stepping into the public markets with a much-anticipated IPO. The offering combines a fresh issue to fund future growth and a significant Offer for Sale (OFS) by early and late-stage investors. For the Indian logistics-tech ecosystem, this IPO marks a…
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Introduction Corporate borrowing trends often act as a real-time barometer of economic confidence. In 2025, India Inc’s loan activity, captured through MCA charge filings, reveals a year marked by sharp spikes, cautious mid-year behaviour, and a pronounced year-end slowdown.This month-wise analysis highlights how companies raised debt across the year and what it signals for credit…
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Introduction Corporate borrowing activity in December 2025 highlights where capital is flowing across India’s unlisted ecosystem. Large charge creations often signal capacity expansion, refinancing, project execution, or balance-sheet restructuring, making them a strong proxy for sectoral momentum. This month’s data reveals a clear tilt towards energy, infrastructure, telecom, and real estate, with both public utilities…
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India’s K–12 EdTech Industry: From Consumer Apps to School Infrastructure India hosts the world’s largest K–12 student population, with over 250 million school-going students, making education one of the country’s most scalable digital opportunities. The EdTech market, valued at nearly $750 million in 2020, is projected to grow to approximately $4 billion by 2025, with…
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India’s streetwear revolution has moved far beyond niche fashion circles. What began as a subculture inspired by hip-hop, sneaker communities, and indie creators has now become a mainstream movement. Today’s youth want drops instead of traditional collections, identity-led designs instead of generic fashion, and brands that speak their culture, not just sell clothing. This shift…
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