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DCM Consolidated DCM Shriram Consolidated Limited (DSCL or the company) proposes to invest $74.2 million towards capacity expansion and upgrade of the environmental standards of its plants in the Indian state of Rajasthan.  The project primarily involves expansion of the companys PVC and carbide production capacities, the replacement of the companys chlor-alkali production technology from mercury cells to the environment friendly and efficient membrane cells and supporting capital expenditure to increase captive power generation and expansion of  the companys network of agro-product retail stores.

The Delhi Cloth Mills Co. Ltd. (DCM) was founded in 1889 by late Sir Shriram as a spinning mill in Delhi.  Subsequently, it expanded and diversified into several industries, including sugar, chemicals, engineering and food products.  In 1990, DSCL was carved out as a diversified public limited corporation based in north India with two core businesses:

-  plastics & chemicals, and
-  agro-business.  

DSCL is headquartered in New Delhi and has annual revenues of about $315 million.  The companys production facilities in India are located in Kota (Rajasthan), Bharuch (Gujarat), Ajbapur (Uttar Pradesh), and Rupapur (Uttar Pradesh).
HDB Financial Services 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0.0000       The proposed investment comprises senior debt investment in HDB Financial Services Limited (HDB or the Company) which is a non-banking finance company(NBFC) providing financing to micro-small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across India, and is a subsidiary of HDFC Bank Limited, Indias largest private sector bank. HDB operates thro  ugh a pan-India (22 states and 4   union territories) distribution network of more than 1,160 branches across 831 cities and offers a range of loan products, both secured and unsecured.         As of  March 31, 2018, HDB has an asset base of INR447,539 million (US$6.9 billion) and loan portfolio of INR435,727 million (US$6.7 billion). HDBs primary focus is on borrowers whose credit requirements are less than US$10,000).The proposed IFC debt facility will enable HDB to expand its individual micro& small business loan portfolio in the low-income states (LIS) of India. Access to Microfinance & MSMEs: This Project will help in expanding the outreach of access to microfinance to lower end of MSMEs who have little or no access to formal sources of financing. HDB intends to grow its portfolio at an average CAGR of 30-35% over the next five years as well as grow its current customer base at a similar growth rate. 

2. Geographically balanced growth of microfinance: This Project will promote a more geographically balanced growth of microfinance in India by supporting an individual lending model for financing micro / small enterprises as well as small businesses.
Rain Calcining Expansion Rain Calcining Limited (RCL or the company) is an export oriented company located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. With a capacity to produce 300,000 metric tons per year (tpy) of Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC), it generates up to 49.5 MW of power from its power generation facility using the flue gases evolved during the calcination and combustion of green petroleum coke (GPC).     The project entails expanding production capacity to 480,000 tpy and modernizing existing production lines.  The venture is scheduled to reach completion by the mid-2005.
Exim Bank of India Trade Finance Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) was formed in 1981 under the Export-Import Bank of India Act, and is a financial institution whose capital has been wholly subscribed by the Government of India. Exim Bank provides financial assistance to exporters and importers and also aims to develop relationships with export-oriented companies by assisting them in various capacities such as identifying overseas markets, providing loans and guarantees and export credit. Its non-institutional clients include mainly private sector entities.   The proposal is to extend a loan of up to $60 million ($30 million for IFCs account, $30 million to be mobilized from at least one commercial private sector bank) for a tenor of up to 6 months. The proceeds of the IFC loan will be mainly used to extend loans to the SME exporters in the private sector to finance their exports. - Access to finance for the SME sector: IFCs portion of the loan will be used by the Bank mainly to on-lend to the export-oriented SME sector.  - Support for International Trade: The project will support international trade as it will help corporates including SMEs secure financing to execute their export orders which may currently be held in abeyance for the lack of financing.  - Relationship with Government of India: The loan will be extended to an undertaking, 100% owned by the Government of India engaged in export promotion activities and will demonstrate IFCs commitment in supporting the exports and the SME sector and the economy at a time of an economic downturn.
Faering Capital International Growth Fund III The proposed investment is an equity investment of up to US$20 million, capped at 20% of final fund size into Faering Capital International Growth Fund III (Fund, Faering III), a mid-market private equity (PE) fund focused on growth equity transactions in India and targeting US$300 in total commitments. The Fund will be managed by Faering Capital Advisors LLP (the Manager). Consistent with its prior funds, Faering III will continue to focus on its key strengths of targeting growth stage mid-market companies in financial services, consumer and digital, pharma and healthcare, and other sectors such as business services. The new Fund is expected to size its average ticket per company in the range of US$15-40 million in 10-12 companies.    A delegated authority co-investment envelope for an amount of up to US$20 million in potential co-investments in the Funds portfolio companies is also being proposed alongside the Fund commitment. Expected development impact through:
(i)  Providing access to growth equity capital to companies across India, including underserved regions; 
(ii)  Increased investee growth, through the Manager's financial and operational value add; 
(iii) Increased Gender Equality through Manager's policies both at investee and Fund level.
FP Energy PF The proposed project involves a debt investment in restricted group of companies (RG) owned by Fourth Partner Energy Private Limited (FPE or the Sponsor), for financing 602 MWp portfolio of distributed generation assets, comprising (i) 419 MWp of Onsite solar (RTS) plants and (ii) 183 MWp (considering 37.8 MW for wind),  offsite, ground mounted solar and wind-solar hybrid power plants under the Open Access (OA) model, supplying power to Commercial and Industrial (C&I) clients across India through long term PPAs.  IFC is the mandated lead arranger for the entire debt portion. The Project is expected to increase RE capacity in India resulting in positive environmental effects through the reduction of GHG emissions. The proposed investment supports efforts to reduce the GHG footprint of energy sector, which remains dominated by thermal generation, and contribute to meeting the countrys renewable energy targets and updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement. The Project is also expected to help meet Indias energy demand by providing renewable energy to C&I customers at more competitive tariffs. Beyond the Project, the investment is expected to increase competitiveness by supporting a leading RE player in demonstrating the viability of renewable DG to the C&I segment as the government encourages the deployment of broader solutions to help achieve ambitious RE targets.
DCM TCHFL SB The proposed investment comprises upto INR11,250 million (US$150 million equivalent) investment in Tata Capital Housing Finance Limited (TCHFL or the Company) through subscription of secured nonconvertible debentures (NCDs) to be issued by the Company. TCHFL, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Capital Limited (TCL), is a housing finance company (HFC) with focus on mortgage and residential housing construction finance and has an asset under management (AUM) of US$3.6 billion as of 31st December 2021. The proceeds of the IFC investment will be used to expand the Companys home loan portfolio including loans for affordable homes and green homes. Access to housing finance: Through this investment, IFC will support TCHFL in expanding its housing finance portfolio and including sub-segments like affordable and green housing finance.

Competitiveness: The Project will promote sustainability by catalyzing the issuance of sustainability bonds as part of sustainable finance in India and more broadly in emerging countries. The market creation impact will be brought through demonstration and capacity building channels.
Artemis-EQ Project IFC has provided equity investment of up to INR 3,300 million (approximately US$40 million) in Artemis Medicare Services Limited (Artemis or the Company), in the form of equity / equity like securities. Artemis is a healthcare service provider operating in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) in India. Artemis operates through a multi-specialty tertiary care hospital, secondary care centres, mother and childcare centres, and cardiac care clinics. IFCs investment aims to support the Company in its growth plan to increase bed capacity and introduce additional medical treatment specialties to address the demand-supply gap in healthcare infrastructure in Delhi NCR (the Project). The Project is expected to: (i) improve access to affordable and quality healthcare services to patients in India; (ii) serve the low- and middle-income segments of the population by offering competitive prices and allocating a portion of the capacity to economically weaker sections in accordance with applicable law; and (iii) contribute to the competitiveness of the affordable and quality healthcare market in India.
SnowmanII Project Snowman Frozen Foods Limited (Snowman) is a temperature controlled logistics company. Its primary business lines are:  Storage: Snowman provides temperature controlled storage services to a number of industries. It has an aggregate capacity of over 10,000 pallets spread over 16 locations.  Transportation: Snowman offers temperature controlled transportation services for both long distance transportation and for regional distribution to individual retail hubs, with its fleet of over 75 reefer vehicles.  Consignment Agency:  Snowmans offerings under this division include a range of supply chain services from inventory management, order collection etc.   As part of this project, Snowman proposes to expand its storage facilities at existing and new locations. The projects expected development contributions are:    - Reduce wastage of fresh food and food products caused by inadequate transportation & storage facilities - Strengthen the local supply chains and contribute to the development of warehousing and logistics industry in India.  - Supporting the development of cold storage facilities with high environmental, social and health performance standards. This can be expected to have a positive demonstration effect in the industry. - Creation of new jobs on a Pan India basis arising out of its proposed capacity expansion.
Tabreed District Cooling Company The proposed investment is an equity investment of US$25 million by IFC for a 25% stake in a District Cooling Company (DCC or the Company), proposed to be set up in Singapore along with the National Central Cooling Company PJSC (Tabreed or Sponsor). Tabreed will hold 75% stake in the Company. The DCC will enter into long term concession agreements with major real estate developers to deploy district cooling (DC) technology in commercial, industrial, and retail establishments in India and other markets in Asia to deploy around 90,000 refrigeration tons (RT) of cooling capacity in the next 3-4 years. Space cooling is increasingly recognized as a development priority especially in emerging economies located in the tropical climate zone. India is experiencing a rapid growth in demand for space cooling, driven by population growth, urbanization, increasing incomes and rising urban heat. According to the India Cooling Action Plan, space cooling demand in India is expected to rise by 11 times from the year 2018 to the year 2038, leading to energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions rising by 4x. The commercial real estate sector is expected to add 100 million RT in capacity during this period. The Company will pioneer the development of DC solutions at scale in India. These projects are expected to improve access to space cooling, reduce lifecycle cooling costs,  decrease energy consumption, reduce peak power and refrigerant demand. The energy efficiency benefits are expected to lead to GHG emissions savings. IFC anticipates that the Company would contribute to faster market adoption of DC technology in the Asian countries by successfully demonstrating the commercial viability of the "cooling as a service" business model.
Deepak Fert Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited and its subsidiaries (DFPCL, or the Company) is an industrial chemicals and fertilizers company engaged in manufacturing and trading of Iso-propyl alcohol (IPA), Nitric Acid, Methanol, Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN), compound fertilizers and other chemicals. Smartchem Technologies Limited (STL) is a 100% subsidiary of DFPCL. Deepak also plans to expand its ammonia production capacity through Performance Chemiserve Private Limited (PCPL), a subsidiary of STL. Access: The Project will help the Company ramp up the production and distribution of specialty fertilizers in India. The Project will also allow Deepak to increase its IPA production capacity in India by 100,000 MTPA.
Climate Change and Resource Efficiency: This Project is expected to contribute to climate change mitigation by net reduction of GHG emissions. This will be achieved by installing N2O catalyst conversion devices at all existing Nitric Acid manufacturing processes at Taloja. 
Competitiveness: IFC's engagement will likely contribute to increase competitiveness in the fertilizer sector as the Company works on innovation and expanding the product offering in the market.
Lanco Amarkantak Thermal Power Station Lanco Amarkantak Power Private Limited (LAPPL or the company) involves the construction, operation and maintenance of a 600 MW (2 * 300 MW units) coal based thermal power plant in Patadi village, Korba district of the state of Chhatisgarh, India. The project also involves the construction of a switchyard and 32 km long 400 kV transmission line through which power will be evacuated into the 400 kV Korba-Seepat line of the regional grid maintained by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL).  The project will be implemented in two units of 300 MW each and will procure coal from the coal fields of South Eastern Coal Fields Limited (SECL). LAPPL will sell power generated by the project to PTC India Limited (PTC) which has, in turn, signed a power sale agreement with the Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board (MPSEB) for back to back sale of power from the first unit and with the Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL) for power generated from the second unit. Construction of the project has started and the first unit (Unit 1) is scheduled to be commissioned by 30 June 2008 while the second unit (Unit 2) is scheduled to be commissioned by 31 July 2009. - Reduction of power shortages: 

India faces severe shortages of electricity, with base load and peak shortages estimated at approximately 9% and 12% of total demand respectively. The project will contribute to reduce this demand-supply gap, which has resulted in erratic supply of electricity with fluctuations in voltage and/or power outages. The consequences of the power shortage are far-reaching and adversely impact commerce, industry, agriculture, education, and socioeconomic development. 

- Low cost power:

The project is expected supply power to PTC at a levelized tariff of about INR 2.25 /kWh for a period of 25 years which is lower than the prices for sale of bulk power in many states in India.  

- Linkages to local economy: 

The project will help the local economy through creation of contractual jobs during construction and permanent jobs during operation.
INDIA ALTERNATIVES PRIVATE EQUITY FUND II IFC proposes an equity investment of up to US$ 10 million into India Alternatives Private Equity Fund II (the Fund), a scheme of India Alternatives Private Equity Trust (Trust). A We-Fi commitment of up to US$ 0.5 million is also being considered. The Fund is targeting US$ 70 million of commitments to pursue growth capital investments in small to mid-cap companies in India. Project-level outcomes are: (i) Increased access to private equity capital to SMEs; (ii) Increased investee growth through fund manager's value creation strategies. The main market-creation outcomes are: increased inclusiveness, through the support of a domestic country-focused Fund manager with local operations and staff, develop inclusive business models and practices.
Forum Synergies The Project consists of an IFC equity investment of up to $15 million in India Knowledge-Manufacturing Company (IKMC or the Fund) or a maximum of 20% of total combined capital commitments in IKMC and all parallel entities.  With a target size of $150 million including commitments from parallel entities, the Fund is expected to invest in about eight to 10 primarily unlisted small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies in India.  The Fund will focus on underserved sectors with high growth rates --such as healthcare, information and communication technology, engineering (including related manufacturing and services), and clean technology.  Some investments are expected to be made into companies located in Tier II and Tier III cities, thus creating jobs and driving growth and demand in these cities.  IKMC will invest through Forum Synergies India Trust (the Trust), a venture capital fund registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India.  The Trust will be managed by Forum Synergies (India) PE Fund Managers Pvt. Ltd. (Forum Synergies or the Fund Manager), a well qualified first-time fund management team based in Bangalore, India.  The Fund Manager will use its strong operating experience and skills to bring high standards of corporate governance to portfolio companies, thus contributing towards the transformation and industry growth in these sectors. The Fund is expected to have a strong impact for private sector development as follows:   -- Private sector development:  The Fund will add value to its investee companies, by providing managerial, operational and strategic support to improve their competitiveness and sustainability   -- Economic development:  The Fund is expected to invest in high-growth companies aiming to increase output, which in turn should lead to increased employment rates.   -- Environmental practices:  The Fund Manager will adopt international best practices for environmental and social risk assessment and management, and improve transparency and corporate governance, thus transferring knowledge and skills to portfolio companies.   -- Support of SMEs:  The Fund is expected to invest in SMEs and companies slightly above the SME scope.
IBEF II Project The proposed project is an investment in India Business Excellence Fund IIA (IBEF IIA or the Fund), a fund which aims to offer growth equity and strategic and operational assistance to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in India. The investment focus will be on high growth businesses and also focused on Tier II and Tier III cities in India. The Fund aims to invest in sectors which benefit from demand led by Domestic consumption and Infrastructure enablers. The Fund is second series to India Business Excellence Fund I  a 2006-07 vintage fund of US$82.5 million which is fully deployed. i. Support of SMEs: Target investees will include SMEs, which traditionally have been capital constrained with limited access to bank debt or capital markets for financing their growth strategies. ii. Job creation: Investments in SMEs in the growth phase leads to substantial job creation, at a greater rate than the national average. iii. Private sector development: Addition of value to portfolio companies through capacity building, improved corporate governance and transparency, while providing operational, strategic and financial expertise, support in evaluating new business opportunities and building business partnerships. iv. Incorporating IFC's E&S standards, thereby contributing to sustainable economic development.
APIDC Biotech The Biotechnology Venture Fund (APIDC Biotech, the Fund, or the company) was formed in May 2003 to make equity, equity-related and mezzanine investments in start-up and early stage life sciences businesses in India. APIDC Biotech is the first fund in India to focus exclusively on the life sciences sector and will seek opportunities in areas such as health care, drug discovery, agriculture, dairy, environmental and industrial applications all over the country. APIDC Biotech plans to take significant minority stakes and build a portfolio of 20 to 25 investee companies with average transaction size of around US$1-1.5 million. The Fund has a 10 year term and a 4 year commitment period.
Paradeep Phosphates Limited Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL or the Company) is a going concern engaged in the production of approximately 1.2 million metric tons per annum (MTPA) of fertilizers, including di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) ) and other complex phosphatic fertilizers representing a combination of multiple nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potash, and sulphur.  PPL also produces intermediary products like phosphoric acid and sulphuric acid, which are its critical raw materials. The plant, located in the port town of Paradeep in the district of Jagatsinghpur in Orissa, has an installed capacity of 720,000 MTPA of DAP, making PPL one of the largest integrated complex-fertilizer plants in India, with a strong market presence, especially in Orissa, and in the neighboring states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.  

PPL has been operating at over 100% capacity since 2003, and has now undertaken a three-year expansion plan requiring a capital expenditure of approximately $120 million to increase its current production capacity of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) and nitrogen, phosphorus and potash NPK fertilizers by ~25% to 1.5 million MTPA to meet Indias growing demand for fertilizers (the Project). The Project entails the addition of incremental capacity as well as improvements to plant efficiency by improving raw material consumption, the material handling system, product quality and environmental standards. The Project is expected to: (i) increase the domestic capacity of  DAP and other complex phosphatic fertilizers, and contribute to the growth of the agricultural sector in India; (ii) assist the Company in upgrading its environmental and operating performance to achieve international standards; (iii) help lower PPL's production costs which would benefit the farmers;  (iv) help mitigate the impact of climate change since the energy released during the sulphuric acid oxidation process will be used to power a significant part of the plant's operations; (v) create a number of direct and indirect job opportunities for local communities, including temporary employment to local labor during the construction phase of the Project assets.