This book is a comprehensive guide for businesses seeking private equity funding and those interested in understanding the nuances of private equity financing. It offers a clear explanation of the meaning and conceptual framework of private equity and provides insight into the regulatory framework for PE in India. The book analyses the performance of 76 SEBI-registered PE firms in India and includes a comparative study between public and private equity, a study of the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on PE deal value, and a comparative study between sectoral indices of FMCG, IT, Healthcare, and PE investment. It also provides a study of PE investment in terms of deal value and volume across 24 industries and analyses the performance of PE in five sample companies.