Oaktree Opens Hyderabad Office to Strengthen India Presence

07 Mar 2025 CW Team

Oaktree Capital Management has expanded its India footprint with a new office in Hyderabad鈥檚 HITEC City. This move reinforces its commitment to the region and aims to tap into the city鈥檚 skilled workforce.

Co-Chairman Howard Marks highlighted Hyderabad鈥檚 dynamic business environment and Oaktree鈥檚 focus on operational excellence. The firm has appointed Ajay Maddali as Human Resources Director for Hyderabad to shape its local HR strategy.

Oaktree has invested over US$4 billion in Indian private credit since 2018. The Hyderabad office is its second in India after Mumbai, which opened in 2023. The firm operates in 24 cities globally, including nine in the Asia-Pacific region.

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