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India a top priority market for KKR’s Asia infra play
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1y ago
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Global investing firm KKR is planning to allocate a significant portion of its newly raised $6.4 billion pan-Asian infrastructure fund to India. The country's strategic importance aligns with KKR's global infrastructure investment strategy. KKR has already invested over $3 billion in Indian projects since 2019 and expects to continue at a similar pace. The firm aims to diversify its portfolio in India, focusing on power transmission assets, renewable energy platforms, highway networks, decarbonization efforts, and logistics. Infrastructure remains a key growth area, with a cumulative investment of $10 billion in India. KKR is also exploring opportunities in battery storage infrastructure.
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Why global SWFs are turning towards India, eyeing debt investments
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1y ago
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A new survey by Invesco has shown that India has become a top priority for sovereign wealth funds and the most attractive destination for debt investments among emerging market economies. Global central banks also view India as the most attractive emerging market to increase their exposure. The survey highlights India's large domestic market, growing middle class, and increasing global competitiveness as factors attracting significant investor interest. The survey further reveals that India leads the race as the most attractive emerging market for debt exposure in 2024, followed by Indonesia, South Korea, and China.
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Top MNCs in India: Americans dominate but Russian at top, Chinese out of the picture
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6m ago
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American multinational companies have traditionally dominated the Indian market since the economy opened. Despite this, a Russian company currently holds the top position among MNCs in India, while Chinese firms are noticeably absent from the top ranks. This reflects ongoing investment interests from the US, Europe, and East Asia in India.
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CtrlS Datacenters to raise $300 million amid AI-fuelled race for digital infra
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1y ago
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Hyderabad-based CtrlS Datacenters plans to raise $300m in debt to expand its data centres across India, driven by anticipated demand for artificial intelligence. The company also aims to raise $2bn in the next five years to fuel a 350 MW expansion, including its entry into Southeast Asia and West Asia. CtrlS Datacenters currently has 12 data centres in India, with a total 234 MW capacity. The rise in deployment of AI and generative AI in enterprises is expected to increase the computing capacity required and the demand for data centres.
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Is India new frontier for Coca-Cola? CEO leads massive delegation to nation
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1y ago
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The Coca-Cola Company is sending a 220-member leadership team, led by CEO James Quincey, to India in recognition of its growing importance as a top volume growth priority market for the company. The team aims to meet with government authorities and engage with bottling partners, acknowledging their significance in capital infusion. Coca-Cola sees potential for expansion in India thanks to its young and populous demographic. The visit comes as Coca-Cola faces challenges in mature markets like the US and Europe. In December 2022, Coca-Cola India entered the domestic alcohol market with the introduction of Lemon-Dou.
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CCI approves KKR’s proposal to acquire stake in cloud kitchen brand operator Rebel Foods | Company Business News
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7m ago
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its approval to global investment firm KKR's plan to acquire a stake in Indian food-tech company Rebel Foods. KKR, through its affiliate Royce Asia Holdings II Pte, will acquire a stake in Rebel Foods, which operates popular brands like Faasos and Behrouz Biryani. The deal does not involve any horizontal overlaps or vertical/complementary links between the two companies' activities, and is being filed under the green channel route, which facilitates approval for transactions that do not pose competition risks. Rebel Foods was also reportedly in talks to raise additional funding from KKR.
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India is a top investment priority for Ikea, says Ingka CEO Jesper Brodin
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1y ago
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Ikea's Global CEO, Jesper Brodin, has identified India as the company's top investment priority due to its large population and substantial needs. Despite the challenges of operating in the country, Ikea has seen success with its first store in Hyderabad and plans to open more across India. The company has strategically reduced prices and plans to increase its physical and online presence in the market. The domestic furniture market in India is valued at $32 billion and is expected to grow further due to the expanding middle class.
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Macquarie Capital picks up minority stake in EV infra maker ChargeZone
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1y ago
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Macquarie Capital, the investment arm of Macquarie Group, has acquired a minority stake in ChargeZone, an electric mobility solutions company in India. The investment will support ChargeZone's development of its cloud-enabled EV charging network and drive the company's growth. ChargeZone specializes in building charging networks for electric buses, trucks, and cars and aims to reach one million charging points by 2030. Macquarie Capital continues to seek investment opportunities in the digital infrastructure and energy transition sectors in India and across Asia.
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Ecom Express, Aris Infra plan IPOs; General Atlantic's Naik stepping down
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1y ago
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Gurugram-based logistics company Ecom Express is reportedly planning a Rs 3,000-crore ($359 million) initial public offering (IPO) with the help of investment firms Partners Group and Warburg Pincus. Meanwhile, Aris Infra is also considering an IPO to raise funds for its future expansion plans. Additionally, Sandeep Naik, head of India and Asia Pacific at General Atlantic, is stepping down from his position at the investment firm.
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Eversource’s Radiance teams up with infra investor PIDG for green energy play
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1y ago
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Indian renewable energy company Radiance Renewables has partnered with Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), a global investor focusing on emerging markets, to form a joint venture. The collaboration aims to develop a portfolio of renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial clients. Radiance, backed by private equity firm Eversource Capital, will work with PIDG's Singapore-based company, InfraCo Asia, to drive the development of greenfield projects in India.
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KKR’s India highways InvIT gets $797 mn contract
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KKR & Co's infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) has been awarded a government contract worth $797 million for a 252-km stretch of highways in India. The contract was won by the KKR-sponsored Highways Infrastructure Trust (HIT), which emerged as the highest bidder. The stretch is part of the Hyderabad-Nagpur corridor in the state of Telangana. The concession period for the toll-operate-transfer project is 20 years. The contract was awarded through the toll-operate-transfer (TOT) mode as part of the Indian government's efforts to encourage private participation in the highway sector.
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