Investment Theme: Retail Participation in Debt Markets
Government Securities For most countries across the world, direct access to the bond market was the preserve of banks, financial institutions, and corporates with large treasury operations. However, as of February this year, we have seen a major structural reform as the RBI has granted retail investors direct access to the domestic market for government debt. Though, […]
Fed Policy to potentially disrupt valuation curve in the PE market
The direction of the US Fed’s interest rate policy holds significant importance in the context of how capital flows into emerging markets. The moot question is how much of an impact it will have on cross-country flows. The other significant issue that could tilt sentiment heavily on the risk side is the perception people hold […]
Investment Theme: Retail Assortment Management
The concurrent growth of e-commerce with digitised retail solutions have resulted in increased customer expectations from retailers. Most retailers have only one opportunity to satisfy their customer’s needs, as unavailability of a certain product will potentially result in them moving to their competitors. In addition, customers are now more price conscious than ever with loyalty becoming harder […]
Investment Theme of the Month: Agri
Investment Theme of the Month: Agri With India ranking 103 out of 119 in the Global Hunger Index in 2018 and at the same time wasting 40% of all harvested agricultural produce – it is surprising that only in the last few years have investors opened their eyes to the value potential in Agriculture. India […]
Addressing the needs of the ‘Missing Middle’ – TSGF3 invests ₹100 Cr in Five Star Business Finance Ltd
We are pleased to announce the completion of our 5th investment from TVS Shriram Growth Fund- 3 (TSGF3) in Five Star Business Finance Limited. Our INR 100cr investment for ~0.97% stake in the NBFC highlights our continued objective of financing SME lenders who are solving for the problem of “access”. Accordingly, Five Star Finance has […]
Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan, on his life story and interests in making India better via entrepreneurship & innovation.
Our Director, Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan, on his life story and interests in making India better via entrepreneurship & innovation. His vision, humility and concern for humanity’s scientific progress, his ideas on how leaders (श्रेष्ठas) transform the world are inspiring and elevating.
Undaunted by Covid disruption – Baskar Babu leads SSFB to IPO
It is always joyous to partner with best-in-class entrepreneurs and on this day, we wish to discuss one of our more successful business partners – Suryoday Small Finance Bank. The Listing of a portfolio entity is the ultimate aim for any Fund Manager and provides us with a sense of accomplishment which is even more […]
PE, VCs’ 3-point agenda to FM: tax parity for unlisted shares, push pension funds into startup funding, strengthen GIFT CITY
PE, VCs’ 3-point agenda to FM. tax parity for unlisted shares, push pension funds into startup funding, strengthen GIFT CITY. There is no level-playing field between listed and unlisted shares for domestic investors, said Gopal Srinivasan, chairman of TVS Capital Fund. The private equity and venture capital industry, represented by the Indian Private Equity and […]
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Finance Minister, holds a meeting (via VC) with Shri Gopal Srinivasan, Chairman- TVS Capital Funds
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Finance Minister, holds a meeting (via VC) with Shri Gopal Srinivasan, Chairman- TVS Capital Funds and Smt Renuka Ramnath, Chairperson- Indian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association, to hear their suggestions regarding the private equity & venture capital industry in India. Read the full article on Twitter>
Story of India’s Largest Rupee Capital Fund
Prime Minister Narendra Modi loves entrepreneurship and believes that India’s freedom fighters of this age are the entrepreneurs, says TVS Capital Funds Chairman and Managing Director (MD) Gopal Srinivasan. TVS Capital Chairman & MD Gopal Srinivasan PM Modi does indeed often speak about startups and entrepreneurs in his public addresses as well, highlighting their importance […]