Apollo to Hire India Credit Chief

The video discusses Apollo's interest in expanding its credit business in India, a market with growing demand for credit. It highlights the challenges faced by private equity firms in India and outlines Apollo's strategy to create partnerships in various sectors like trade finance and aircraft leasing. The video also emphasizes the importance of finding a suitable credit head for India to drive these initiatives.

What is Apollo's main interest in India as discussed in the video?

• Finding a credit head

• Setting up a manufacturing unit

• Acquiring a local company

• Launching a new product line

What challenge did firms like KKR face in India?

• Regulatory issues

• Economic cycles

• High competition

• Lack of skilled workforce

What is the gap in the Indian credit market that Apollo aims to address?

• Lack of digital banking

• High interest rates

• Gap between banks and NBFCs offerings

• Limited access to rural areas

What is Apollo's strategy for the APAC region?

• Creating partnerships

• Acquiring local banks

• Investing in technology

• Expanding retail operations

In which areas is Apollo looking to create partnerships?

• Retail and e-commerce

• Healthcare and pharmaceuticals

• Trade finance and aircraft leasing

• Real estate and construction