VC investments in India slide to $1.4 bn in 2012: E&Y

Last Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 15:54

E&Y noted that outlook for this year is "relatively positive" for the Indian VC investment.

SIDBI VC to invest Rs 150 cr in SME in next 3-4 months

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 17:38

"Of the first disbursement (by the government) of Rs 500 crore, we have already committed Rs 350 crore," SIDBI Chairman and Managing Director S Muhnot said here.

PE, VC investments likely to be subdued this year

Last Updated: Sunday, January 20, 2013, 18:33

Investments by private equity and venture capital funds in the country are likely to be subdued this year due to growth concerns coupled with regulatory/tax uncertainties, an official of the Indian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association said.

Cox & Kings to sell minority stake in UK arm for $138 mn

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 14:40

Travel services firm Cox & Kings on Wednesday said Citi Venture Capital International will pick up a significant minority stake in its UK-based subsidiary for USD 137.75 million (about Rs 765 crore).

Global VC funding in wind sector touches $17 mn in Q2

Last Updated: Thursday, July 26, 2012, 17:49

The global Venture Capital (VC) funding in the wind sector reached USD 17 million in the second quarter this year, driven by India's ReGen Powertech which raised nearly half of the total kitty.

Princess Beatrice lands job

Last Updated: Monday, July 9, 2012, 09:12

Princess Beatrice has reportedly got a job with a venture capital firm here.

Global VC deal activity edges up in Q2 2012: Preqin

Last Updated: Thursday, July 5, 2012, 17:44

Global venture capital deals' value in April-June 2012 touched USD 10.9 billion -- the largest amount of aggregate capital since the third quarter of 2011 --, driven by deals in the US, Europe and India.

IIFL net plunges 46.6% to Rs 35.8 cr

Last Updated: Saturday, February 4, 2012, 21:24

Financial services provider India Infoline (IIFL) on Saturday reported a 46.6 percent drop in its net profit to Rs 35.81 crore in the third quarter owing to sluggish growth in equities trading volume.

CII pitches for raising investment limit by PEs, VCs to 25%

Last Updated: Sunday, August 21, 2011, 15:38

Private equity and venture capital funds should be allowed to invest 25 percent of the capital of the target companies, up from the existing limit of 15 percent, without having to resort to an open offer, industry chamber CII said in a report.

Guj Govt setting up venture capital fund to promote tourism

Last Updated: Monday, January 4, 2010, 23:10

To give a push to tourism sector in Gujarat, the state Government is in process of setting up a venture capital fund, a senior state government official said here today.