Private equity players are expected to continue investing in the Indian media and entertainment segment in a big way as domestic consumption is undeterred by the global financial crisis, said Mohit Ralhan of Baring Private Equity Partners to Televisionpoint.com. Ralhan said, “The discretionary expenses would rise Due to the increasing middle class and rising per capita income paving the way to achieve compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.5 per cent of this sector. It will ensure the flow of private equity investment in this segment in the near future.” “In the last year 40 private equity players invested in the media and entertainment segment and this year the trend is expected to continue. […]