Siddharth Poddar

Equitas Micro Finance India will use the investment from CLSA Capital Partners to grow its network of branches across the country.

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia’s chief investment officer and head of Korea Scott Hahn will be leaving the firm in May.

Japan’s SBI Holdings and Brunei’s Ministry of Finance will establish a fund management company to manage private equity funds.

The Swiss wealth management firm plans to enter Asian private equity through commitments to primary funds, funds of funds and co-investments.

The minority investment in Shiv-Vani Oil & Gas Exploration Services will help the company fund its equipment and technology needs and fuel its growth plans.

The Asian growth and venture capital firm is expected to close its fourth fund on $1.25bn in the coming weeks.

The China-focused private equity firm has surpassed the $300m target for its second fund and is currently finalising allocations.

The Delhi-based firm has raised more than $200m for its third fund and is expected to see a final close on its $250m target by the end of April.

Intel Capital will invest $23m across three Indian technology companies, bringing its total investment in the country to more than $200m since 1998.

P Jayendra Nayak is leaving Advent International less than a year after joining the firm to lead the bank's Indian efforts.