CDPQ invests $100m in India's Azure Power
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) has invested $100 million in Azure Power, an Indian solar panel company listed in the US.
The investment will see CDPQ raise its stake in Azure to 40%, according to a release. It is part of a larger offering that will also see the International Finance Corporation (IFC) purchase up to $50 million...
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