SAIF considers Specialty Restaurant options
Despite reports suggesting that SAIF Partners is considering boosting its stake in food services firm Speciality Restaurants from 12% to 20%, an executive from the firm has told AVCJ that an equity boost is only one option being considered to fund the company’s wider expansion plans.
SAIF Partners Principal Vishal Sood said that several options for a capital injection into Mumbai-based Speciality Foods are being considered, and reports suggesting that SAIF is looking to increase its...
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