Private equity firm Lone Star has joined hands with IL&FS to invest in struggling Indian infrastructure projects. The tie-up will have an investment corpus of $550 million, which could result in asset purchases of up to $2.5 billion, according to the partners.
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Lone Star, IL and FS to invest in stressed infrastructure projects
Private equity firm Lone Star has joined hands with IL&FS to invest in struggling Indian infrastructure projects. The tie-up will have an investment corpus of $550 million, which could result in asset purchases of up to $2.5 billion, according to the partners.
Adani to set up IL&FS captive port in Tamil Nadu
IL&FS is planning to set up a captive port in the district of Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu. The port will be developed and run by Adani Port, say sources. Sources said Adani Group will construct and run the port. The port project cost is estimated to be around `300 crore.
Pooling cash flow
The concept of pooled financing comes at a time when the industry needs it more than ever in recent history.Clearing nearly Rs 2 lakh crore (still a small fraction of the pending part of the pie) was the first step for the Cabinet Committee for Investments and the special committee set up by the Prime Minister's Office for this express purpose.

