The Indian Venture Capital Journal is a unique single point of resource for pertinent information in the VC/PE space and intends to provide a forum to share and debate issues relating to it. This fourth issue is a continued effort to present in-depth quality research and analysis of various sectors pertaining to the VC/PE space in India providing a plug in the gaping hole of information in this stratum.

In this issue, the editors have chosen to explore the evolution of the Banking and Financial Services industry in India, and what this means for PE funding. Today, this industry is more robust than ever before and is on the threshold of a paradigm shift with high levels of kinetic energy in this space. Policy makers are now committed to make the financial market more efficient, competitive and global. IVCJ examines recent landmark transactions and explores new opportunities for private equity and venture capital players in this sector.