Wednesday, November 4

KKR in India: Offices, Headcount and Operations

KKR invests in India across private equity, infrastructure and private credit. It has deployed more than $13 billion in the country across nearly 40 transactions, and in 2023 it opened a Gurugram office to support its investment operations.

Ownership and structure

KKR invests in India through its global private equity, infrastructure and credit funds, holding controlling and minority stakes, with offices in Mumbai and Gurugram.

What India does for KKR

India is a critical strategic priority for KKR, combining a large private equity, infrastructure and credit portfolio with a Gurugram office supporting finance, operations and technology.

Investment and deals

KKR has invested more than US$13 billion in India across nearly 40 transactions, including more than US$9 billion in the five years to 2025.

KKR's India business

KKR began investing in India in 2006 and opened its India office in 2008. It has invested more than $13 billion in India across nearly 40 transactions, including more than $9 billion in the five years to 2025.

Its infrastructure holdings include a large power transmission grid, renewable energy platforms and a toll road platform. In 2023 it opened a Gurugram office with plans to hire about 150 staff in finance, operations and technology.

Key moves in India

  • 2006: Began investing in India.
  • 2008: Opened its India office.
  • 2020: Launched its infrastructure investing business in India.
  • 2020: Agreed in May to invest Rs 11,367 crore for a 2.32 percent stake in Jio Platforms.
  • 2023: Invested about US$250 million in Reliance Retail in September.
  • 2023: Opened a Gurugram office in October with plans to hire about 150 staff in finance, operations and technology.
  • 2025: Its cumulative India investment passed US$13 billion across nearly 40 transactions.

Where it operates

KKR runs its India business from Mumbai. It also has a presence in Gurugram.

At a glance

  • Home country: United States
  • Global headquarters: New York
  • Sector: Private Equity & Investments
  • Business: Alternative assets
  • Role of India: Investment portfolio, Global delivery and operations
  • India head office: Mumbai
  • India offices: Mumbai, Gurugram
  • India headcount: Not available
  • In India since: 2006

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