The buoyancy in the sector is being driven by multiple factors, including regulatory shifts, policy support, and debt capital market activity in the city.

India and the EU have signed a free trade agreement after years of negotiating; over 90% of goods are set to move tariff free.

In the week of the World Economic Forum, Devendra Fadnavis, chief minister of Maharashtra, shares investment opportunities such as AI, infrastructure, mobility and renewables, in the fast-growing Indian state.

The fundraise includes $1.8bn for KKR Asia Credit Opportunities Fund II as the investment giant sees growing investor demand for allocation to private credit in the region; the fund has been used for deals in Hong Kong, India and Australia.

Entries are now open for the 30th edition of the FinanceAsia Awards which celebrate the best banks, brokers, consultants, rating agencies, law firms and other financial institutions across the region.

The US management platform has clients across institutional asset management, hedge funds, banks and private markets.

Aviation finance partner Leo Fattorini has brought a six-person aviation team from Bird & Bird, while Jason Chan joins in Hong Kong.

A $500m, 30-year tranche was added to the latest offering to support India’s regional and international trade activities at a time of global trade tensions.

In a positive year for the region's banks, 2025 ECM fees in Apac, ex Japan, were up 45% from 2024, DCM fees saw 11% growth, amid a record year for bonds, while M&A advisory fees climbed 43%.

Amid a trade slowdown, IPOs, the issuance of convertible bonds, and cross-border M&A, including in the Middle East, are set to continue.