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Dataquest Management and Communications Ltd. Dataquest is a leading Indian animation services company providing outsourced 2D/3D animation and multimedia production services to North American and European production houses.  Dataquest specializes in 2D cell animation production and post-production for TV and feature films.  It was founded in 1987 by Mr. Tapaas Chakravarti to undertake international business consulting.  During 2000/2001, earlier operations were discontinued and the company focused on setting up the infrastructure needed to establish its animation business.

Project Overview
The proposed investment will build up the companys execution process and boost co-production contracts from leading European and North American animation firms.  By 2004, Dataquest plans to have 
- doubled its staff
- increased its investment in 2D infrastructure
- developed 3D infrastructure, and 
- created intellectual property rights (IPR).

Development Impact
The project will have strong developmental impact in the following areas:

Employment creation.  Indias domestic animation market is nascent because of lack of highly skilled animation professionals and intellectual property rights.  Dataquest plans to expand its staff from 300 today to over 750 by year-end 2004.  
Training.  The company has established its own school that trains staff in state-of-the-art animation production.  
Demonstration effect.  A successful investment in Dataquest will help to attract more foreign capital to the information technology (IT) sector in India.  The current conditions in the equity markets are difficult, and IFCs investment will likely lead to further financing opportunities for Dataquest itself, as well as help generate interest in other Indian IT ventures. 

IFC Role
An IFC investment at this time will be beneficial to the company in several ways:

The downturn in the global technology sector and the subsequent slowing of technology-related investments by equity finds has made it difficult for companies such as Dataquest to raise capital.  IFCs investment will help close the financing gap.
IFCs presence would lend additional credibility to the company, and help it attract other investors in future rounds of financing.
Due to the global nature of the animation business, IFCs international experience and perspective would be valuable to the company going forward.
Ratnakar Bank The proposed project would involve an equity investment of up to INR 1.3 billion (around US$24 million) in The Ratnakar Bank Ltd. (the Bank or RBL), through a preferential allotment, subject to IFCs Board and Indian regulatory approvals. The project is in line with IFCs strategy of supporting financial inclusion and providing access to finance to MSMEs. The project intends to support a small bank in scaling up its business and give a strong market signal for foreign investment. Further, the project is expected to support the Bank in (i) augmenting its capital base and to prepare it for Basel III implementation and (ii) growing its assets, increasing its reach and improving its market share especially in the MSME space. 	 Established in 1943, RBL is a Kolhapur based small sized old private sector bank. It was granted the status of a scheduled commercial bank in 1959. It was established as a commercial bank with the core objective of catering to the needs of small and medium businesses. The Bank grew its branch footprint across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa with a small presence in Delhi and Gujarat  the focus continued on small and medium businesses.     Currently, the bank serves the trading, agriculture & manufacturing sectors through 1,750 employees, 117 branches and 158 ATMs. The Bank''s customer base is largely semi-urban and rural, with a judicious mix of urban customers.  It has a client base of over 400,000 customers across wholesale, consumer/retail banking and financial inclusion verticals. Increased access to finance for Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector - The investment will support RBL focus on growing its business in the micro, small and medium businesses, and agriculture sectors. By FY 2016, RBL intends to grow advances to Micro & Small Enterprises segment from INR 400 mn in FY12 to INR 4,500 mn. Also, the Joint Liability Group (JLG) loans is expected to increase from INR 230 mn in FY 12 to INR 10 bn in FY 16. The bank''s growth strategy also involves increasing its women borrowers from around 10,350 in FY12 to 450,000 in FY16.
SEGEF Moser Baer The project is to build and operate a grid-connected 5MW solar PV demonstration plant, which will be integrated into the grid network in the state of Tamil Nadu. The project would be implemented by Sapphire Industrial Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (SIIPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Moser Baer Clean Energy Ltd, The project site identified is in Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu which has substantial insolation. The estimated average annual net electricity generation from the 5 MW project is expected to be approximately 8,000 MWh, which corresponds to an Annual PLF of about 18%. The output of the PV demonstration plant will contribute to the peaking power supplies of the adjacent region, within the state of Tamil Nadu, over a twenty five year period or longer. This project is designed to be a catalyst for development of a self-sustaining Indian grid-connected renewable electricity market. This demonstration project will be a case study of the benefits and challenges to the grid of PV distributed generation, during steady operation state and transient analysis. Besides contributing towards reduction of the energy supply-demand gap in Indias power sector, the Project would help in reducing the CO2 emission levels in India which are estimated at 1,250 million tonnes per annum. Assuming that the project will displace coal based power generation by generating approximately 8,000 MWh/year of green energy it is estimated that the CO2 reduction will be approximately 6,600 tonnes per year. Additionally, a 5 MW solar power plant is expected to generate 40-80 jobs during construction and operation.
EOFI TurboTech TurboTech Precision Engineering Private Limited (TurboTech or the company) was established in 1989.  TurboTech designs and manufactures micro-turbines, employing aerospace design techniques.  Its products range in size from 50kW to 2.5MW  and can be deployed in combined heat and power or back-up capacity applications.  TurboTechs flagship product, the innovative Energy Conservation (steam) Turbine, is the market leader in providing cogeneration opportunities to small and medium-sized industrial users of saturated steam in India.      The project aims to strengthen TurboTechs manufacturing capabilities to respond to growing demand for its Energy Conservation Turbines, to extend its national marketing and service reach, and to partially finance the beta-testing of its Low Cost Gas Turbine.
Global Trust Bank Limited Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name    India-Global Trust Bank              Region    Asia        Sector       Project No007120   Projected Board DateJanuary 15, 1996   Company NameGlobal Trust Bank   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	The main sponsors are a group of professional bankers, led by Mr. Ramesh Gelli, who collectively hold 40% of the share capital. H&Q, a mid-sized US investment bank, and TA Enterprises Berhad, a leading Malaysian securities firm are the technical partners, with respective holdings of 6.9% and 6%. Other shareholders include the Asian Development Bank and IFC, each with a shareholding of 9.62%. The balance of the share capital is held by the public (25%).     Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	IFC investment: A loan of up to US$10 million    	Total Project Cost:  $10 million.    Location of project and Description of site    	Global Trust Bank has its headquarters in Secunderabad, India and has 10 branches throughout India.     Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	Global Trust Bank is a recently established bank.  It is one of nine privately owned banks which have been licensed following the liberalization of Indias banking sector.  Global Trust Bank had a net worth of Rs 1.3 billion ($ 38.2 million) and total assets of Rs 14.1 billion ($ 414.4 million) as of September 30, 1995. The proposed loan would be used to provide trade finance and project finance to small and medium-sized private sector companies in India, mainly in the exports sector.    Environmental Category and Issues    	This is a category FI project according to IFCs environmental review procedure.  For relevant operations, Global Trust Bank will be required to implement an environmental risk management system consistent with Government of India environmental regulations and World Bank policies.  In addition, IFC will assess Global Trust Banks capability to implement the system.       Date SPI sent to PIC     November 6, 1995      For Additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit -   telephone: (202) 473-7711   facsimile: (202) 676-0365
KPIT Project Founded in 1990, KPIT Cummins Infosystems Limited (KPIT or the company) is a fast growing Information Technology (IT) services company located in Pune, India and listed on the Stock Exchange, Mumbai.  Based on a strategic relationship with Cummins, Inc., a large U.S. based diesel engine manufacturer, KPIT is establishing itself as a high end IT service provider for manufacturing firms, particularly with its embedded software, VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) and SAP practices.  The companys strategy is to focus on the manufacturing and banking and financial services (BFSI) sectors.

The purpose of the proposed project is to fund organic and inorganic growth of the company by providing financing for :

-  working capital; 
-  the expansion of overseas sales initiatives; 
-  the expansion of offshore facilities; and 
-  future acquisitions in the BFSI space.
Walden-Nikko India Ventures Company Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name    India - Walden-Nikko India Ventures Co., LDC      RegionAsia   Sector   Project No007858   Projected Board DateFebruary 11, 1997   Company NameWalden-Nikko India Ventures Co., LDC   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	The project is being sponsored by the Walden International Investment Group (WIIG) and by Nikko Capital.  WIIG is the international arm of the Walden Group of Venture Capital Funds, which was established in 1974 and has over US$600 million in funds under management.  Nikko Capital is a Japanese venture capital company under the Nikko Securities group, one of the worlds leading capital market traders and investment dealers.    Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	Project Cost - up to $60 million.  Proposed IFC equity investment - up to $6 million.    Location of project and Description of site    	Walden-Nikko India Ventures Co. LDC (WIV) will be established as a limited partnership in the Cayman Islands and will route its investments in India through a Mauritius-based subsidiary    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	WIV is a venture capital fund geared towards making investments in early stage companies, including a limited number of start-up companies and more mature, later stage companies in India.  Investments will be focused on the rapidly developing information technology sector and other export-oriented industries in which India has a clear comparative advantage in the world market as well as industries that are addressing large and growing domestic markets.    Environmental Category and Issues    	This is a Financial Intermediary ("FI") category project according to IFC''s environmental review procedure.  WIV will be required to undertake an environmental review of all eligible investee companies'' operations.  In addition, IFC will assess WIV''s capability to carry out environmental reviews of each investee company.       Date SPI sent to PIC     December 27, 1996      For Additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit -   telephone: (202) 473-7711   facsimile: (202) 676-0365
DCM Chola Masala IFC proposes to invest up to INR4.8bn (approx. US$75mn equiv.) in Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limiteds (CIFCL or the Company) first rupee denominated offshore bond (Masala Bond). IFC would play a catalytic anchor role in the proposed US$125 to US$200mn bond placement by the Company.   CIFCL is a leading non-banking finance company headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and  is primarily focused in the rural and semi-urban space in India with approximately 90% of its INR375bn (US$6bn equiv.) portfolio being present across Tier III and Tier IV towns, emphasizing its strong reach and presence in the underserved and frontier markets of India. CIFCL has branch presence largely in to all low-income states (LIS) of India.  The core business segments include vehicle finance, home equity loans, corporate finance, stock broking and distribution of financial products.    The shares are listed in the Bombay (BSE) and National (NSE) Stock Exchanges.  The proceeds of this investment will be used to extend loans to small road transport operators, most of whom are first time borrowers or driver-turned-owners and to small and medium enterprises in LIS. Additional Reach: The Company is expected to increase its customer base by 500,000 customers over the next 5 years; as a result, it is estimated that 1 million jobs would be created in this period.  Capital Market Development: IFC's support would enable CIFCL to launch its first off-shore local currency bond to international investors and open the platform for further such solid, highly reputable but below international investment grade issuers to access the market.   Growth in low income states (LIS): Currently, Chola has ~ 50% of its pan-India footprint in low income states. It is expected that more than 60% of CIFCL's portfolio will be in low income states going forward.
DJEPL and UUPPL The Project involves development of two wind farms with a combined capacity of 170 MW in the low income state of Madhya Pradesh in India by Surajbari Windfarm Development Pvt Ltd (SWDPL or the Sponsor) through its two wholly owned subsidiaries, DJ Energy Private Limited and Uttar Urja Projects Private Limited (DJEPL and UUPPL respectively or the Companies). SWDPL has a successful track record of implementing wind power projects in India. It has about 127MW capacity under operation in the state of Gujarat and Maharashtra and another 115MW project is under construction in Maharashtra.   The off taker for the Project will be MP Power Management Company Limited, a state owned utility. Increasing clean energy production: The project will directly contribute to increase the country''s generation from renewable energy sources and to meet the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) of the state of Madhya Pradesh. The project is expected to generate up to 330GWh from 2018 which corresponds to approximately 0.3 million individual residential people reached. Climate Change Mitigation: IFC''s investment will enable clean energy production that will help avoid GHG emissions, of approximately 268,144 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions per year beginning in 2015. Employment generation:  The Project will provide employment for 40 direct employees during operations. Introduction of High Environmental, Social, Health and Safety Standards: IFC is working closely with the Companies to establish an environmental management system in line with IFC''s Performance Standards.
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         The proposed project involves a combination of: (i) IFC investing equity in an INR equivalent of approximately US$23 million in one or more Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) promoted by Ashiana Housing Limited (Ashiana or the Company or the Sponsor) set up for the development of affordable / mid-income housing and senior living projects in India; (ii) A senior loan of an INR equivalent of US$18 million to Ashiana Housing Limited for general corporate purposes. 1. Stakeholder Impact: 
Access to affordable / mid-income housing for customers in the Low-Income State (LIS) of Rajasthan and in Tier II cities in India;
Access to senior living houses for senior citizens
Project to provide 5,000-6,000 units over the next 5-7 years; development of 200 to 250 units for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and lower Low Income Group (LIG) segments in the LIS of Rajasthan.

2. Value-added and employment impact:
Creation of ~1,800 jobs direct jobs through the Project, a large number of which are expected in the LIS of Rajasthan; jobs will be created in construction, marketing, and sales amongst other verticals;
Creation of a number of indirect jobs through supply linkages.

3. Environment Impact and Sustainability: 
All projects will be executed under the IFC Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification; 100% of the Project will contribute towards climate change. 

4. Competitiveness: Lean operations across verticals to provide demonstration effect to the market;

5. Inclusiveness: Project to develop 5,000-6,000 units in the underserved affordable / mid-income housing segment;
ENDIYA PARTNERS FUND II Endiya Partners Fund II (or Fund or Endiya) is an India domiciled Category II Alternate Investment Fund (AIF). Endiya focuses primarily on seed and pre-Series A investments in Indian technology and technology-enabled companies across healthcare, enterprise technology solutions and consumer services sectors. 1. VC investment volumes in India are markedly lower than VC volumes in advanced economies and approximately 1/8th of China. The project will increase access to early-stage venture capital for Indian startups, founded by first-generation entrepreneurs. 
2. The Fund is expected to focus on investing in unique intellectual property-led startups and scaling these startups. The Fund Managers' value creation strategies will help scale innovative digital startups and bring more businesses and consumers online, thereby expanding the digital economy.
3. The Fund will invest in companies with disruptive business models that bring innovative solutions to market, and drive economic growth while also expanding services to underserved segments of the population. These companies increase competitiveness in sectors that are characterized by low productivity, poor efficiency, low competition and weak supply chains.
A91 Fund II IFC proposes an equity investment of up to US$25 million, not exceeding 20% of total Commitments with an equivalent amount in co-investment envelope, in A91 Emerging Fund II LLP (the Master Fund or A91 II), a limited liability partnership constituted under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 through A91 Partners Trust II (GIFT Fund), a trust formed in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, registered with the International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA) under the SEBI Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) Regulations 2012, as a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (together known as the Fund). The Master Fund is targeting US$500-550 million in commitments to invest in 15-17 companies in consumer, financial services, healthcare and technology sectors. Project level outcomes are delivered through increasing access to equity and value creation for small to mid-cap companies in India. A91 Fund II is continuing the value creation strategy of Fund I by supporting first generation entrepreneurs, providing both capital and active management support, including mentorship and building systems to institutionalize' company operations.
Market creation is delivered through strengthening the integration of the PE market in India. Beyond the Project, IFC anticipates that the Fund will continue to support an increase in the share of institutional capital in the investor base of the Indian PE market, particularly through greater involvement of large institutional investors in the small to mid-cap market segment. This signal is important to attract investors that will support the Indian PE market to become more self-sustained.
Tala Transmision Tala-Delhi Transmission Limited (TDTL, or the company) is a proposed joint venture between the private utility Tata Power Company Limited (Tata Power, which will own 51% of TDTL), and the Government of India (GoI) owned Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL, which will own 49% of TDTL) to establish the Tala Transmission project (the project). PGCIL is also the sole off-taker of the project.    The project is to build, own, operate and maintain, on a BOOT basis and for 30 years, five 400kV and one 220 kV double circuit transmission lines of about 1,200 kilometers, with a capacity of about 3,000 MW.  The purpose of the transmission system is to:  -  expand capacity of the grid connecting the power surplus region of East and Northeast India with the power deficit region of North India, and  -  facilitate the evacuation of power from the 1,020 MW Tala Hydroelectric Project (Tala HEP) in Bhutan which is being executed by Tala Hydro Power Development Authority (THPA).
Signature Project SignatureGlobal (India) Private Limited (Signature or the Company) is a leading real estate company in India developing only affordable housing projects. The Company started its operations for development of affordable housing projects in 2014. With its units priced in the range of US$22,000-42,000, Signature has launched 11 projects, totaling approximately 11,000 units and 7.5 million square feet (of saleable area), since inception. Signature is one of the pioneers of affordable housing policy in the state of Haryana, delivering the first project under the Haryana state affordable housing policy recently.   The proposed project involves IFC investing INR equivalent of approximately up to US$30 million in the form of equity/ quasi-equity instrument in Signature. The project proceeds would be used to acquire land as well as fund for construction and working capital requirements for the proposed affordable housing projects in the National Capital Region includingGurgaon, Haryana (the Project). The Project comprises of approximately 8,000 residential units with a total saleable area of approximately 5 million square feet and is mostly targeted at low to middle income population. Accessibility (for consumers): The Project will increase the supply of affordable housing by approximately 8,000 units, across the National Capital Region, at a price point where good quality housing is severely lacking. 
Affordability (for consumers): Signature's housing units are typically priced substantially lower than the other units in conventional projects in the micro market. 
Inclusiveness: The Project will provide access to better health and social infrastructure (like schools, hospitals) while also improving safety, security and quality of living for its customers, the majority of whom belong to incomes below US$15,000.