KKR acquires minority stake in BookMyShow

MUMBAI: Private equity giant KKR has bought a minority stake in BookMyShow amid a boom in consumer demand for live concerts and experiences. The companies did not disclose the specifics of the transaction but people aware of the matter said that KKR has picked up an under 10% stake in BookMyShow for about $40mn-$50mn. In a statement on Wednesday, KKR said that the investment will support BookMyShow’s next phase of growth as it scales its live-entertainment business and deepens its full-stack offering across India.India’s live events market was valued at nearly Rs 17,000 crore in 2025, a joint study by EY-BookMyShow said.