South Asia
Second 3i infra fund within 12 months: Ahuja
Speaking to media in India, Anil Ahuja, head of 3i Asia, has said that the leading London-headquartered private equity group will commence fundraising for its second Indian infrastructure fund within the next 12 months.
India moots energy fund
According to an Indian government official, India may consider deploying some of its $254 billion in foreign exchange reserves into an SWF to support its state-connected businesses in acquiring energy assets.
Elevar closes new "poverty" fund
Seattle and Banglalore-based investment management company Elevar has announced the closing of a new "poverty-focused" growth capital fund at $70 million, and seeking to invest in microfinance institutions and other poverty-related platforms in India,...
Ramnath attracts CPP IB
Leading North American LP the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has reportedly decided to commit $100 million to the new private equity firm, Multiple Alternate Asset Management, launched by former ICICI Venture MD and CEO Renukah Ramnath.
Coffee Day likely to deliver cuppa jo for KKR
Following earlier reports of potential investment by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. in Indian company Coffee Day Resorts, which owns the popular coffee chain Café Coffee Day, a consortium led by New York-based now looks likely to invest up to INR10 billion...
Agri Business goes Global Green with $10 million
The India Agri Business Fund, operated by Rabo Equity Advisors, has invested $10 million into The Global Green Company, the foods division of $4 billion Gautam Thapar-backed Indian business conglomerate Avantha Group.
Nine Rivers invests India's AgriSystem
Nine Rivers Capital has reportedly invested some $7 million in Indian agricultural processing and distribution business Global AgriSystem.
Blackstone targets India power stake with Monnet
The Blackstone Group is reportedly targeting 12% of an Indian power project in Orissa state backed by metals and power conglomerate Monnet Ispat, in a deal that could be worth up to $58 million.
Sequoia seeks CARE stake
Sequoia Capital India is reportedly seeking a 9.4% stake in local ratings agency Credit Analysis and Research (CARE), with a probable investment amount of around $16 million.
Aditya Birla approaches final close
New Indian GP Aditya Birla Capital Advisors is reportedly about to announce the final close of its Fund I at around Rs800 crore ($176 million).
TPG exits Parkway for $685 million
TPG Capital has sold its 23.9% stake in Singapore hospital operation Parkway Holdings to Indian healthcare group Fortis Healthcare for $685.3 million.
Actis said nearing compromise with Nilgiri promoters
Emerging markets investor Actis Capital is reportedly nearing agreement with the promoter family behind Indian investee Nilgiri Dairy Farm, after legal and other disputes apparently brought Actis close to exiting its $65 million stake.
IL&FS invests The Mobile Store
IL&FS Investment Managers has reportedly taken a 10% stake in Indian handset retail chain The Mobile Store, owned by the Essar Group, for some $22 million.
Symphony partially exits Strides Arcolab
Symphony Capital has sold shares in its long-term Indian medical investment Strides Arcolab, equivalent to just under $5 million.
TPG may back Shriram Properties
US buyout firm TPG Capital may be backing Bangalore-based real estate developer Shriram Properties in their acquisition of property assets, according to local media reports.
Mayfield, SIDBI invest Indian infra with Fourcee
Mayfield India Fund and SIDBI Venture Capital have committed $11 million to Fourcee Infrastructure Equipment, a Mumbai-based provider of liquid cargo logistics equipment and solutions.
Temasek, New Silk, New Vernon, Kotak steer 9X sale to Zee in partial INX exit
Temasek Holdings, New Silk Route, New Vernon Private Equity Fund and Kotak Private Equity may see a partial exit from their loss-making Indian media investee INX Media, with the sale of its 9X entertainment channel to the Subcontinent's largest media...
Intel to buy Fidelity's India MCX stake
Intel Capital is reportedly going to acquire 2% of the stake in India's Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) held by Fidelity International.
KKR India recruits Sen from Citi
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. has reportedly recruited Abhijit Sen, formerly CFO and CAO of Citi in India, as its new CFO for KKR India.
Intel, Sequoia invest July Systems
Intel Capital has led a Series C funding round of $7 million, alongside previous investors Sequoia Capital and Footprint Ventures, in mobile media company July Systems, founded by Indian technopreneur Rajesh Reddy.
Fresh Coffee Day funding reports continue
Indian media are continuing to report that VG Siddhartha-backed holding group Coffee Day Holdings is about to receive funding of around $75 million, purportedly from Standard Chartered Private Equity Ltd. (SCPEL), with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and...
Warburg Pincus India head Khanna quits
Rajesh Khanna, Managing Director and head of Indian operations at Warburg Pincus, has reportedly left the firm, seeking to establish his own fund.
Apollo sees off Reliance challenge for LyondellBasell
Apollo Management and other creditors have rejected a bid from India's Reliance Industries for bankrupt Dutch chemicals firm LyondellBassell Industries, which valued the target at $14.5 billion.
Hathway Cable IPO disappoints for ChrysCapital, MS
ChrysCapital Management and Morgan Stanley investee Hathway Cable and Datacom Ltd. fell below its listing price by up to 9% on its debut on India's National Stock Exchange, though the result was still moderately positive for the backers.