Blackstone’s Strategic India Move Amid Market Skepticism
Blackstone Inc. unveiled a $705 million investment in India's Federal Bank, securing a 9.99% stake to become its largest shareholder. The deal, executed through a Singapore-based affiliate, signals the firm's bullish stance on Asia's private credit markets despite a 4.17% stock drop post-announcement.
Record Q3 2025 earnings of $1.24 trillion AUM failed to buoy investor sentiment, highlighting market caution around execution risks. The divergence between fundamentals and price action mirrors crypto market dynamics, where macro uncertainty often overshadows institutional adoption milestones.