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India opens up to foreign debtThe government has increased the total amount of debt investment allowed from foreign investors to $51bn from just $1bn, a move likely to provide foreign private equity firms with attractive opportunities in India’s credit market.
- FMO, CDC invest in Indian debt provider
As the debt market in India becomes increasingly popular with GPs, the development finance institutions have backed Au Financiers directly in a $60m funding round.
- North American LPs narrow focus in Asia
China continues to top the priority lists of North American LPs allocating to Asia. But as investors get more experienced, they are seeking out more specialised strategies.
- Ex-Citi CEO joins India distressed market
Vikram Pandit is the latest to target distressed opportunities in India, readying the launch of a $100m private equity fund in partnership with JM Financial.
- India unlocks insurers for PE investment
Insurance companies in India, representing a potential $10 billion in capital, have been given the green light to invest in alternative investment funds.
- Apollo and ICICI head to first close
The India-focused distressed fund is two weeks away from a first close, highlighting the increased interest in the country's distressed market.
- Friday Letter Private equity's new centre of the universe
Despite turmoil in Western markets, GPs in India are feeling good about the future.
- SSG makes final close on $400m hard-cap
The special situations firm’s latest pan-Asian vehicle was oversubscribed and has now deployed around one-third of its capital.
- LACERS builds new relationships
The $10.8bn pension system has made first-time commitments to four managers since June as it works to diversify its portfolio and shift exposure from large-cap funds to small and mid-sized funds.
- India exits up, but still elude GPs
Exit values rose year-on-year during the third quarter of 2012, but a $1bn transaction by Bain Capital skewed the figures.