From data centres and smart metering to semiconductor fabrication and green hydrogen, India's sovereign fund is targeting climate, digital and frontier technologies that will drive the next phase of economic transformation.
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India's sovereign-backed fund has completed five major exits across renewable energy, healthcare and transportation, demonstrating its ability to build, scale and monetise infrastructure platforms.
With a unique governance structure balancing government backing and private sector discipline, NIIF has established itself as the gateway for international investment capital flowing into India's infrastructure and growth sectors.
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The country wants global asset owner funds to support a $1.5 trillion infrastructure pipeline and major asset divestment schemes, and also has a fast-growing credit investing need.
By buying a private debt fund that helps to refinance operational projects, NIIF aims to boost the global appeal of India's infrastructure sector.
The country is enjoying rising appeal among foreign investors, recently overtaking China as the top global destination for FDI. It must continue its reform momentum if this is to continue.
