Private Equity

  Remember when getting a business loan meant sitting in a bank office, filling out endless paperwork, and waiting weeks for an answer? Those days feel like ancient history now. Over the last ten years, we’ve watched private equity investment and private credit completely reshape how companies get funded. And honestly? It’s been fascinating to witness from the front lines. At Arbour Investments, we’re being asked about  investing in private credit  more than ever before. Banks have gotten pickier about who they’ll lend to, while businesses need money faster and with fewer strings attached. Private credit has stepped up to fill that gap – and the returns have caught everyone’s attention. Let’s Start Simple: What Actually Is Private Credit? Think of private credit as cutting out the banking middleman. Instead of companies borrowing from traditional banks, they get loans directly from private equity investment firms or other non-bank lenders. These loans don’t get bought and...

  Last week, we came across an ad promising 15% returns in 90 days. It made us pause – not because we believed it, but because we know how many investors get drawn into such promises without asking what’s really behind them. Here’s the thing: if something sounds too good to be true, it usually involves either extreme risk or a setup that isn’t entirely legitimate. These ads prey on our natural desire for quick, high returns, but they rarely talk about what you’re actually putting on the line. Everyone wants their money to work harder. With traditional savings accounts barely keeping pace with inflation, everybody is searching for short-term investment plans with high returns in India But here’s what we’ve noticed from years of conversations and referrals: the people who do best in short-term investing aren’t the ones chasing the flashiest numbers — they’re the ones who actually understand the game they’re playing. Let’s Talk About What “Alternative” Really Means You’ve probably see...

  Not long ago, “investing” meant real estate first, and everything else came later. But in a world flooded with buzzwords like crypto, ETFs, and algorithmic trading, property has taken a backseat in the headlines. And yet, quietly and consistently,  real estate investing  continues to deliver. 2025 isn’t a year of easy wins. The markets are jittery, inflation hasn’t quite settled, and everyone’s looking for something solid. That’s exactly where investment in real estate earns its place back in the spotlight. It’s Real. Literally. In a time when so many assets exist only as numbers on a screen, property remains something you can walk through, live in, rent out, and even renovate. When people invest in real estate, they’re putting money into something with a roof, walls, a location, and value that tends to grow with time. It’s not just a paper promise. It’s a physical asset with long-term utility. Rent Doesn’t Stop The beauty of real estate? People will always need places ...

  We’re proud to share that Chirag Mehta, Founder of Arbour Investments , has been recognised as a Winner of the 5th Realty+ 40 Under 40 Awards, 2025. This recognition is a testament to his clear vision, thoughtful leadership, and meaningful contributions to the real estate and built environment sectors. Under Chirag’s guidance, Arbour Investments continues to set a strong example of innovation, strategic growth, and responsible investing.

  In today’s evolving investment scene,  private equity  is not only venture capital or start-up funding, it’s also one of the most powerful tools revolutionizing real estate investment. Most importantly in a dynamic and fast-formalizing economy like India, private equity real estate investments offer an attractive mix of asset-backed security, stable cash flows, and long-term capital appreciation. But to create sustainable returns, one must identify the right opportunities through rigorous diligence, local expertise, and vision to predict what will be needed in the future. Following are the ways seasoned investors can navigate the realm of private equity in Indian real estate to uncover long-term value. 1. Invest in Scalable, Demand-Driven Projects The best-performing real estate private equity deals are founded on solid market fundamentals. Residential, warehousing, or commercial space, seek opportunities that have: Structural demand: Suburban affordable housing, rental...

  In the past decade, Indian commercial real estate investment has witnessed a silent revolution. No longer in the shadow of residential projects’ glamour, commercial properties- offices, warehousing, retail property, and data centers have become the backbone of key portfolio strategies. What’s driving this change? One word: certainty. And for  real estate private equity firms in India , certainty means better returns, reduced volatility, and scalable growth. From Speculation to Strategy: The Shift in Investor Focus Commercial Real Estate Investment in India is now seen as a lower-risk, high-stability asset class by institutional investors. For years, residential real estate was the go-to segment for developers and investors alike. But post-RERA and the NBFC liquidity crisis, the shine started to fade. With compliance and transparency improving post-RERA, real estate private equity India is gaining ground in mature markets. Delays, oversupply, low rental yields, and muted capi...