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List Of Private Equity Funds in India

by Karma on July 27, 2010

In reference to this list, please also see SEBI’s List of registered Venture Capital Funds

  1. Aavishkaar India Micro Venture Capital Fund http://www.aavishkaar.org/
  2. Anandrathi Real Estate Fund http://www.rathi.com/
  3. Avendus Advisors Pvt. Ltd. http://www.avendus.com/
  4. Baring Private Equity Partners India Ltd. http://www.bpepindia.com/
  5. BTS Investment Advisors Pvt. Ltd. http://www.btsadvisors.com/tos.htm
  6. Canbank Venture Capital Fund Limited http://www.canbankventure.com
  7. ChrysCapital http://www.chryscapital.com
  8. Citi Alternative Investments http://www.citigroup.com/citi/global/ind.htm
  9. Frontline Strategy http://www.frontlinestrategy.com
  10. Gaja Capital Partners http://www.gajacapital.com
  11. GVFL Ltd. http://www.gvfl.com
  12. HSBC Private Equity Management Mauritius Ltd http://www.hsbc.co.in/1/2/homepage
  13. ICICI Venture Funds Management http://www.iciciventure.com
  14. ICOS Capital http://www.icoscapital.com
  15. IDFC Private Equity http://www.idfcpe.com/pages/main1.html
  16. Fire Capital http://www.firecapital.com
  17. IFCI Venture Capital Funds Ltd http://www.ifciventure.com
  18. IL&FS Venture Corporation Ltd. http://www.ilfsindia.com
  19. India Value Fund http://www.gwcaps.com
  20. Indian Angel Network http://www.indianangelnetwork.com
  21. Indian Direct Equity Advisors http://www.ideaequity.com
  22. Infinity Venture Fund http://www.infinityventure.com
  23. Jina Ventures http://www.jinaventures.com
  24. JumpStartUp http://www.jumpstartup.net
  25. Karnataka Asset Management Company Pvt.Ltd. http://www.kitven.com
  26. Kerala Venture Capital Fund (P) Ltd. http://www.keralaventure.org
  27. Kotak Private Equity Group http://www.kotak.com
  28. Mefcom Capital Markets Ltd. http://www.mefcom.in
  29. New Path Ventures http://www.newpathventures.com
  30. New Ventures India http://www.newventuresindia.org
  31. Passion Fund http://www.passionfund.com
  32. PSi Inc. http://www.psi-world.com
  33. Punjab Venture Capital Ltd. http://www.pvcl.org
  34. Rabo India Finance http://www.rabobank.com/content
  35. Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund (RVCF) http://www.rvcf.org
  36. Redclays Capital – http://www.redclays.com/index.htm
  37. SAIF Partners http://www.sbaif.com
  38. Samara Capital http://www.samaracapital.com
  39. Sicom Venture http://www.sicomventure.com
  40. SIDBI Venture Capital Limited (SVCL) http://www.sidbiventure.co.in
  41. Siemens Venture Capital http://www.siemensventurecapital.com
  42. State Street Global Advisors India http://www.ssga.com/india
  43. Techcap India http://www.techcapindia.com
  44. The Carlyle Group Dubai http://www.carlyle.com
  45. The View Group http://www.viewgroup.com
  46. Tishman Speyer http://www.tsiventures.com
  47. TPG http://www.texaspacificgroup.com
  48. UTI Ventures http://www.utiventures.com
  49. Ventureast http://ventureast.net
  50. Walden Nikko India Management Co. Ltd. http://www.waldenintl.com/main/index.asp
  51. Warburg Pincus India Pvt. Ltd. http://www.warburgpincus.com

From Divyankul

Why the company name IL&FS investment Managers Limited is not here in the above mentioned list of indian Best private equity player
IL&FS Investment Managers Limited (IIML) is one of India’s largest domestic private equity fund management companies with over US$ 3.2 billion under management on behalf of leading Indian and International Institutions.
IIML has been an active investor in the Indian market since 1997 with aggregate investment experience spanning over a decade and access across industry sectors.

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List of Hedge Funds in India

by Punit on July 15, 2010

Many Indian hedge funds choose to set up a non-India main office in order to avoid many of the challenges with tax and regulatory structure.  This list which also mention the primary strategy a particular fund promotes.

Reference Article: List Of Private Equity Funds in India

  1. Hudson Fairfax Group (HFG) Private Equity
  2. Avatar Investment Management (AIM) Private Equity,
  3. India Deep Value Fund Long Term Investments in Capital Markets and Real Estate
  4. Heritage Capital India Long-short Equity
  5. Fair Value Capital Traditional Invetment Approach, Event-based investments
  6. India Capital Fund Multi-strategy
  7. Monsoon Capital Indian Equities Investments
  8. Karma Capital Indian Equities Investments
  9. Atyant Capital Investment in Indian Equities and Precious Metals
  10. Atlantis Asstes Management across Asia
  11. Baer Capital Partners Private Equity, Equity Investments
  12. Brahma Capital Broard Asset Management
  13. Eight Capital Alternative Investments
  14. EM Capital Management Emerging Markets
  15. Evolvence Capital Alternative Investments
  16. Fulcrum Investment Group, LLC Alternative Investments
  17. Greenwich Advisors Diversified Indian markets
  18. Helios Capital Management Long-short Equity
  19. World Quant Multi-strategy
  20. Jina Ventures Private Equity, M&A
  21. Och-Ziff Alternative Investments
  22. Sandstone Capital Equity Investments
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30 Common Mistakes in Careers

by Karma on July 13, 2010

Almost everyone can find at least one or two things they’ve done in the past in this article.

  1. Overlook current task dreaming about next project, job…
  2. Put Things Off, procrastinate, avoid making choices
  3. Have No Future Plan
  4. Don’t Answer the Tough Questions, afraid to fail or look foolish
  5. Lack Vision
  6. Make Yourself Invisible, zero networking [click to continue…]
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List of Proprietary Trading Firms in India

by Karma on July 9, 2010

This will throw some light about the less recognized proprietary trading career in India but already coveted in U.S. Unlike the western world, almost all prop trading firms in India offer a basic salary along with percentage profit sharing. Proprietary trading primarily refers to trading on institutional models facilitated by financial institutions like investment brokers and banks. Recently the term is extended to retail trading in an organized group with discipline and proper training. The main advantage is being motivated by peers and seniors can work wonders for a trader’s development. In India most firms do not ask for any type of money deposit. They take 100% of the risk and share a fraction of the rewards. [click to continue…]

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List of Firms with Equity Research Jobs in India

by Karma June 29, 2010

Alright, we work towards completing the directory of all equity research firms operating in India. As a start, only the premiere one’s are listed. Apart from these, all major brokers (300+) maintain a research section and hence jobs for research analysts.  However, the nature of ER job for working in a brokerage house will be [...]

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CIFM Guide from efinancial careers

by Karma June 28, 2010

Efinancial Careers release a guide each year which tracks the trends in jobs in financial markets- Careers in Financial Markets. The guide is published in the U.S. context, however most will still find it useful since, again, most standards are set by US-  CFA, CMT, FRM, CTA, CFP etc. Good for a beginner to educate [...]

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How to get into equity research?

by Punit June 28, 2010

The main points to keep in mind while you kick start a career in equity research are summarized below. Engage in writing intensive coursework Take a research-intensive course or sign up for a research project Seek finance related work that will require the development and analysis of corporate financial forecasts and statements Take a course [...]

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Professionalism (in correct sense)

by Karma June 27, 2010

A Professional is a person supposed to be an expert on the subject he is dealing with for earning a livelihood. The inner work process of professionals is likely to differ. But they are adaptable, easy to get along with, open to change and great note takers. Their approach is holistic; rather than harping on [...]

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