Blackstone Appoints Apurva Shah to Lead India Credit Division:
On October 8, 2025, global investment firm Blackstone announced the launch of its India credit platform, appointing seasoned finance expert Apurva Shah as Managing Director to lead private credit origination operations in the country. This move marks a significant expansion of Blackstone’s global credit business into one of its fastest-growing markets India.Apurva Shah, now based in Mumbai, brings over 26 years of experience in finance, including roles at Deutsche Bank, Citigroup, DSP Merrill Lynch, and Dresdner Kleinwort Benson.He will lead Blackstone’s India efforts under the Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) vertical and report directly to Mark Glengarry, Head of Asia Pacific Private Credit Strategies.