Regulatory Technology

Regulatory Technology With the acceleration in digitisation becoming a staple part of all investment themes, we are beginning to witness increased burden on the risk and compliance functions – especially in the financial services industry. Moreover, these companies are not only expected to swiftly adapt to these pressures, but also do it in a cost-effective […]
High Frequency Indicators

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5 myths busted; new age tech cos to account for 20% of m-cap by 2025: Gopal Srinivasan

“I have seen five myths about new age tech companies being busted in the last five weeks. I am looking forward to the next five years and expect 20% of the market to belong to tech companies in India by 2025. Other than that, SaaS companies will be the next big thing and account for […]
Three Decades of Economic Reforms

Three decades of economic reforms has unfolded a golden era for Indian capital-market and private-equity investors The past three decades have not been without its ups and downs, but it belongs squarely to India. Indeed, India’s economic revival owes its roots to the reforms of 1991. After struggling with a dire balance of payments situation, the Indian government ushered in urgent and bold […]
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.