Morgan Stanley Eyes $500M India Fund, Shifts Key Healthcare Assets

• Morgan Stanley's asset management arm is exploring a new $500 million India fund strategy.
• The firm plans to transfer a portfolio of eight healthcare-focused investments from an existing fund into a new 'continuation vehicle'.
• Key assets include Omega Hospitals and RG Scientific Enterprises Pvt., in which Morgan Stanley invested in 2024.
• This move reflects a broader trend of investment firms seeking alternative exit routes beyond IPOs and mergers.
• The global secondary market for private assets grew 48% to $240 billion in 2025, highlighting this trend.