IVCJ's Private Equity Journal for India 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 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.

This issue of the Journal is enriched with an excerpt from IVCJ's Conference on Real Estate Funds and Infrastructure Investment, held on 23rd – 24th September 2008. Readers will enjoy an interesting and knowledgeable session on the Legal, Tax and Regulatory Environment in the Indian Real Estate sector. Industry expert Mr. Suhail Nathani, Partner, ELP Advocates & Solicitors presented his perspective on the chosen topic. Additionally, the issue also presents a peek on the deals within the domestic private equity, real estate as well as mergers and acquisition. Another edifying article presents the view of experts from Nishith Desai Associates, on the Sun Pharma and Taro Pharma deal.