
Templeton to raise $100m India PE fund
Franklin Templeton is looking to raise up to INR6 billion ($100 million) for its second India-focused private equity fund.
The vehicle will source most of it commitments from high net worth individuals (HNWIs) in India. Like its predecessor, the fund will be managed under the Franklin Templeton Private Equity Strategy (FTPES)...
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