South Asia
Ashmore partners with PTC on India fund
Ashmore Investment Management, the London-headquartered emerging markets investment manager, has partnered with PTC India, a power trading solutions company, on a private equity fund to be launched later in the year, according to PTC.
Larsen & Toubro plans India infra fund
In the latest fund formation news from a major Indian corporate, Larsen & Toubro Ltd., the Subcontinent's largest engineering firm, has announced plans to form a $300 million fund to invest in the infrastructure sector.
Bhandarkar may leave JPMorgan for Credit Suisse
According to reports, Vedika Bhandarkar, Head of Investment Banking for India at JPMorgan Chase & Co., may be on the point of quitting to take up a similar role at Credit Suisse.
Sunderji quits Guggenheim
Anand Sunderji, hitherto Head of Asset Management and fund-of-funds lead at Guggenheim Capital Management (Asia), has quit his post, and is believed to be planning a venture of his own.
Ramnath gets Multiples first close at $250 million
Multiples Alternate Asset Management, the private equity vehicle launched by former ICICI Venture MD and CEO Renuka Ramnath, has had a first closing at $250 million, against a $450 million target.
Citi appoints new China, India banking heads
Citi has announced new global banking heads for China and India, with the appointment of Eugene Qian and Rodney Tsang as co-heads of global banking for China, and of Ravi Kapoor in India.
Bain goes to Lilliput in India
Bain Capital India is to invest some $79 million for an undisclosed stake - thought to be at least 10% - in Lilliput Kidswear, a Delhi-based manufacturer of children's apparel and accessories.
KKR after Firstsource
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co is seeking a stake of up to 68% in Indian BPO player Firstsource Solutions from existing investors, in a deal that could fetch up to $250 million.
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ICICI f-o-f head joins Kaizen in Mumbai
Amit Ratanpal, the force behind ICICI Group’s fund-of-funds business, is joining Kaizen Private Equity as a principal and member of the investment committee.
IFC supports Aavishkaar Goodwell
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private investment arm of the World Bank, has made its latest commitment to India's microfinance space with a $15 million investment in Aavishkaar Goodwell India Microfinance Development Company Ltd., a...
Temasek closes GMR at $200 million
Singapore SWF Temasek Holdings has finally agreed its investment in India's GMR Energy at some $200 million, lower than the $354 million predicted recently.
Apax may pick up ICICI Metropolis stake
London-headquartered private equity group Apax Partners is emerging as the probable buyer of the 25% stake in India's Metropolis Healthcare held by ICICI Venture, for a probable deal value of around $45 million.
Clearwater ups Diamond Power stake in India
Clearwater Capital Partners has taken a larger stake in Indian power transmission and services company Diamond Power Infrastructure Equipment with a 2.2% secondary market purchase for around $2.25 million, taking its total holding to some 13.77%.
Summit Partners invests Krishidhan Seeds
Summit Partners, a long-established Boston-headquartered growth capital investor, has announced a $30 million minority investment into Krishidhan Seeds Ltd. (KSL), claimed to be one of the Subcontinent's top five seeds businesses, with strong commitment...
Citi's Sen cancels move to KKR
Abhijit Sen, CFO and CAO of Citi India, has apparently decided to stay at his post, after announcements earlier this month that he was moving to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts India as its new local CFO.
New Silk Route may take Temasek, Kotak, New Vernon out of INX
New Silk Route Partners has begun talks with fellow investors in India's struggling INX Media, Temasek Holdings, Kotak Private Equity and New Vernon Private Equity, to buy them out of the business.
CX debuts with Monnet Ispat investment
CX Partners has reportedly acquired an 8% stake in Indian steel and power group Monnet Ispat and Energy for some $34 million in a secondary market trade, in its first investment since its formation in 2008.
OrbiMed invests Bharat Serums
Healthcare specialist investor OrbiMed Advisors has invested an undisclosed amount in Indian pharma biotech business Bharat Serums and Vaccines Ltd., in its second deal on the Subcontinent.
Blackstone invests world's biggest newspaper with Jagran
In its latest India deal, the Blackstone Group is planning to invest some $50 million in the holding company of print media player Jagran Prakashan, for an undisclosed minority stake.
Matrix invests Bhartiya Samruddhi Finance
Matrix Partners India has participated in a $26.6 million investment round into Bhartiya Samruddhi Finance Ltd. (BSFL), a microfinance and livelihood promotion business founded by social entrepreneur Vijay Mahajan.
Jacob Ballas invests SEW Infrastructure
Indian private equity investor NYLIM Jacob Ballas has made a $34 million investment into SEW Infrastructure, a Hyderabad-headquartered engineering and construction company specializing in hydroelectric power, irrigation, roads and urban infrastructure.
CLSA invests India microfinance
CLSA Capital Partners has invested $24 million for a minority stake in Equitas Micro Finance India, a Chennai-based company providing microfinance to Indian low-income households.
Bain ups Himadri stake
Bain Capital has increased its stake in Indian chemicals play Himadri Chemicals & Industries Ltd., its first India investment, from 15% to 25%, paying $35 million.