KKR takes minority stake in BookMyShow to power ‘growth phase’
The promoter says KKR will also consult on the Indian live market as it aims to make the country a 'global entertainment hub'
News By Ciaran Donnelly | 20 August 2026
Investment firm KKR has taken a “minority stake” in leading Indian promoter BookMyShow, with an undisclosed investment amount set to support the company’s “next phase of growth”.
The promoter said that following the investment it now aims to scale its live entertainment business and “deepen its full-stack offering across India”.
The investment marks KKR’s latest private equity investment in India across its portfolio, which includes holdings in the medical infrastructure, education, and cosmetics industries. When asked by IQ, both…
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