Malvika Joshi
Stories by Malvika Joshi
Tremendous potential in India’s consumer space, says ChrysCapital’s Kunal Shroff
ChrysCapital managing partner Kunal Shroff discusses how the PE firm clinched the Mankind Pharma deal at the last minute and potential investment oppo
Wealth managers emerge as conduits between VCs and capital in India
For any newbie fund to be in business, the most important task is to raise third party capital—also an external factor not in one’s control.
India: VC execs strike out on their own as smaller funds find favour with investors
Many new firms, such as Epiq Capital ($100 million), Pravega Ventures ($30 million), Fireside Ventures ($52 million) and Fundamentum ($100 million) we
India: Prataap Snacks acquires 80% stake in local firm for $21m
The acquisition will help Prataap Snacks foray into Gujarat, the largest snacks market in the country.
PE firm Mandala Capital plans $300m fund for India, SE Asia
Nearly 65% of the second fund has been invested. The PE firm is likely to close two more deals before launching its third fund.
PVR acquires Chennai’s SPI Cinemas for $91m to widen reach
The acquisition of SPI, the largest cinema exhibitor in south India, will make PVR the seventh largest cinema exhibitor in the world.
KKR to acquire 60% stake in Ramky Enviro for $530m
This is the largest buyout by a private equity firm in India’s environmental services sector. The acquisition will be done through a combination of
India: Chemical firm UPL in early talks to buy stake in Kaveri Seeds
Acquisition of Kaveri Seeds is likely to help UPL to enhance its GMO seed portfolio at an affordable valuation.
Mandala Capital-backed Jain Farm seeks $1b valuation in planned IPO
Mandala Capital is said to be looking to exit its entire 15% stake in Jain Farm, targeting a little over 2.5 times returns.
IFC to invest $25m in Mahindra Rural Housing Finance
IFC said the housing finance subsidiary of Mahindra Finance will utilize the funds to offer small home loans.
