South Asia
India and the China Factor
While China and India are very different markets, what they do have in common is their competition for LP investment dollars by funds with a regional mandate.
The great India debate
Private equity investment deals in India may be tricky, expensive and atypical compared to the standard private equity model, but they are potentially lucrative and poised to become even more attractive.
Butalia, Panandiker forming KV Asia for India and Southeast Asia
Karam Butalia, former Global Head with Standard Chartered Private Equity Ltd., is forming a new Singapore-based platform, KV Asia Capital, to invest in Southeast Asia and India, and is seeking to raise some $500 million for its first fund, sources at...
First AVCJ Indian Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards showcase performance, strength with Sequoia, ICICI, Chandwani wins
AVCJ’s first-ever annual Indian Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards saw distinguished wins for firms including Sequoia Capital, ICICI Venture and KPMG.
Queen confirms new 3i infrastructure fund at AVCJ India Forum
3i Group CEO Michael Queen has confirmed the formation of the group's second Indian infrastructure fund, expected since March this year, while speaking at the AVCJ India Forum 2010 in Mumbai.
Religare announces investment in Landmark Partners for secondaries
Indian financial services group Religare Enterprises Ltd. has announced a strategic investment for 55% of Landmark Partners, a Simsbury, CT-headquartered private equity and real estate investment firm with some $8.5 billion of capital under management,...
3i's Queen says India "most attractive market in the world" at AVCJ India Forum 2010
Hailing "breathtaking" opportunities in India at the 11th Annual AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum India 2010 in Mumbai, Michael Queen, Chief Executive of the UK's 3i Group Plc, remarked that, "when I look around the world, it’s absolutely critical...
Industry Q&A: Anil Chawla, D.E. Shaw
Anil Chawla, India Country Head at D.E. Shaw, explains the firm’s nimble and flexible approach to investing in a market that requires in-depth knowledge and expertise.
Sequoia makes headlines, exits Pangea3 to Reuters
Sequoia Capital has sold its Indian early-stage investee Pangea3, a legal process outsourcing (LPO) business, to media and information conglomerate Thomson Reuters, in a deal that local media estimate is worth anywhere between $40-100 million.
Actis announces new China, India partner promotions
Actis has announced the promotion of four of its directors to partner status, all of them in Asia: Tao Sun and Dong Zhong, based in Beijing; and Sanjiv Aggarwal and Shomik Mukherjee, both based in Mumbai.
ICICI Venture exits India textile play Sangham
ICICI Venture has exited its remaining stake in Sangham India Ltd., a textiles manufacturer and spinning business headquartered in Bhilwara in Rajasthan, for $6.85 million, as confirmed by AVCJ Research data.
Sequoia exits Pangea3 via sale to Thomson Reuters
Sequoia Capital India has confirmed the sale of its portfolio company Pangea3, a leading legal process outsourcing business, to Thomson Reuters, for an undisclosed amount.
ADB to invest India renewable energy JV
The Asian Development Bank has announced a JV agreement with India's NTPC Ltd. and Japan's Kyushu Electric Power Company to develop and operate 500MW of renewable power projects in India, and to invest up to $40 million for 25% of the operating company.
Carlyle-backed Claris Lifesciences makes strong debut as IPO looms
Carlyle Group-backed Claris Lifesciences Limited, maker of injectable medications, has raised an initial INR539 million ($11.8 million) through share sales to four anchor investors, coming as the company looks to raise a total of INR3 billion ($65.7 million)...
Indian private equity’s characteristics
Even though the Indian economy is booming as never before, the private equity market is facing several barriers to entry.
India private equity: taking up the challenge
Navigating promoters, public markets and PIPEs
India emergent
Whether you follow US President Barack Obama’s line that India has already emerged or not, there is no doubt that Asia’s other great continental economy is now being viewed internationally as one of the key pivots in the great transfer of macroeconomic...
Legalese in India
There is no question that India's macroeconomic indicators make it a compelling market.
Insights from the India Web Seminar 2010
An online panel aired ahead of the 11th annual AVCJ India Forum explored the economic outlook for India, the abundance of uninvested capital in the market and difficulties for foreign firms in highly regulated sectors.
Patni in early-stage PE acquisition discussions: reports
Indian technology services provider and General Atlantic investee Patni Computer Systems is being approached by Advent International and the Carlyle Group for a potential $1 billion acquisition, according to reports.
Ariston confirms new infrastructure fund
Indian financial services group Ariston Capital Services Pvt. Ltd. has confirmed the launch of its new infrastructure fund, the Ariston IET Infrastructure Fund 1, targeting INR 1,200 crore ($265 million) with a greenshoe option of INR300 crore ($66 million).
WL Ross confirms resignation of MD Ranjeet Nabha
WL Ross & Co. has confirmed to AVCJ that Managing Director and CEO Ranjeet Nabha, who headed the firm's Indian operations, has resigned, with no successor yet chosen.
AVCJ India Awards finalists showcase talent, promise
The finalists for the first-ever AVCJ Indian Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards showcase some of the Indian industry’s best achievements and leading names.
AVCJ Forum India panel highlights growth, early days
The India panel at this year’s AVCJ Forum in Hong Kong highlighted both the Indian private equity market’s potential and its nascent status, in a debate conducted by Anil Ahuja, Head of Asia for 3i, Harjit Bhatia, Chairman and CEO of Asia Growth Capital...