Government plans to set up Rs 500 cr VC fund for pharma industry

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 16:05

In the report, the task force has suggested that DoP may launch a scheme for giving financial assistance in form of soft loan or interest subsidy for upgradation of selected manufacturing facilities to the industry.

Sebi allows foreign venture funds to register as FPIs

Last Updated: Friday, June 12, 2015, 18:54

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Friday said Foreign Venture Capital Investors (FVCIs) can be granted registration as a foreign portfolio investor if they meet certain guidelines.

Startup listing norms soon; need to retain them in India: Sebi

Last Updated: Sunday, June 7, 2015, 16:21

"We have created separate platforms for SMEs at the two top exchanges BSE and NSE. We have balanced the requirement of safeguarding the investors and also facilitating the fund requirement of the SMEs.

Indian entrepreneur charged with fraud in US

Last Updated: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 12:58

The complaint alleges that Ahmed transferred approximately USD 27.5 million in illegal profits to accounts under his control at the expense of investors.

e-Commerce IPOs may build up, consolidation ahead

Last Updated: Monday, May 4, 2015, 19:27

The over USD 6-billion e-Commerce market in India will see IPOs gaining traction, preferably in the US, as well as see several consolidation moves in the next 2-3 years, experts said.

Suzlon to retire Rs 5,000-cr debt from Senvion proceeds

Last Updated: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 22:37

Wind turbine maker Suzlon Energy Thursday said it has completed sale of its German arm Senvion to the US-based Venture Capital fund Centerbridge Partners, and it will retire Rs 5,000 crore of its Rs 16,500-crore debt.

Indian brands can scale up online big-time: Lightbox Ventures

Last Updated: Friday, April 10, 2015, 13:07

Painting a rosy picture of the overall growth of consumer technology and online retail space, early stage venture capital fund Lightbox Ventures believes that building brands is the next big phase of e-commerce in the country.

Expert panel for investment of NPS corpus into PE, VC funds

Last Updated: Thursday, April 9, 2015, 16:24

The total assets managed under NPS are about Rs 82,000 crore, while private sector contribution is just Rs 5,000 crore.

Canbank VC fund to raise Rs 500 cr by June

Last Updated: Sunday, March 29, 2015, 12:40

This will be its sixth fund to be invested in small businesses, a top company official said.

Energy efficiency companies raise over $1 bn funds in 2014

Last Updated: Sunday, January 25, 2015, 11:52

Companies focused on energy efficiency solutions globally raised more than USD 1.2 billion last year with the major chunk coming from venture capital funding activities, says a report.

Eco uncertainties may cost India $2-3 bn in annual investments

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 13:23

Indicating that foreign investors are "cautious" about investing in the country, the Indian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (IVCA) has said the "wait and see" approach cannot go on for a long period.