11th March | Pranob Gupta to speak on the opportunities in Private Credit at IVCA Conclave 2026

Panel Discussion: The Credit Opportunity: Risk, Return, and the Private Debt Landscape

Pranob Gupta of Lighthouse Canton took the stage at the IVCA Conclave 2026, one of India's most prominent forums for venture and alternate capital. As part of a panel of leading industry voices, Pranob will share his perspective on the evolving private credit landscape in India — and what it means for investors seeking structured, yield-oriented solutions in an increasingly competitive market.

With banks refocusing on lower-risk lending and capital markets still shallow for many issuers, private credit and structured solutions are filling critical gaps in India's financing landscape. This panel titled, ‘The Credit Opportunity: Risk, Return, and the Private Debt Landscape’ will explore strategies across performing, structured, and special situations credit — and how investors can balance yield with prudence.

The panel discussed:

• Core private credit strategies in India: senior secured, mezzanine, acquisition finance, and special situations

• Risk return expectations relative to public debt and equity in the Indian context.

• Sourcing and underwriting: promoter quality, collateral, covenants, and monitoring.

• How domestic vs. foreign LPs view the Indian private credit opportunity.

• Outlook for fund sizes, competition, and consolidation in Indian private credit.

Moderator: Ashish Chhawchharia, Partner & Leader – Debt & Special Situations, Grant Thornton Bharat LLP

Speakers:

1. Pranob Gupta, Managing Director, Head - India Alternatives, Lighthouse Canton

2. Eshwar Karra, Deputy Managing Director, Kotak Alternate Asset Managers

3. Kaushal Ganeriwal, Managing Partner, Ascertis Credit

4. Navin Sambtani, Managing Director – Private Credit Strategy, EAAA Alternatives

5. Rohit Gulati, CEO, UTI Alternatives

6. You-Ha Hyun, Principal, Perpetual Investors