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Standard Chartered Private Equity invests INR 850 Million in Privi Organics Ltd

Wednesday March 09, 2011 , 2 min Read

Standard Chartered Private Equity (SCPE) has invested Rs 850 million in Privi Organics, one of India’s leading aroma chemical manufacturer and exporter. The company exports its products to over 25 countries and has established itself as a key supplier to several of the world's largest fragrance and flavours companies. This funding will part finance the growth plans of the company’s business through expansion of manufacturing facilities at Mahad, Maharashtra and also support key backward integration projects.

Rahul Raisurana, Managing Director, Standard Chartered Private Equity, said, "The aroma chemicals space presents significant opportunities for Indian companies, as India emerges as a key manufacturing center for aromatic and speciality chemicals. We have found Privi Organics to be the right partner because of its strong chemistry skills and quality manufacturing strengths that are well recognized by its global customer base."

Mahesh Babani, Managing Director, Privi Organics, said, “Privi Organics is at an inflection point as it builds on its leadership position among aromatic chemical companies globally. Even as we are driving sustainable growth through new products, the focus is also on deploying innovative Green Initiatives in our business processes. We are delighted to have Standard Chartered Private Equity as an investor at this stage of our growth.”

Standard Chartered PLC, listed on London, Hong Kong and Indian stock exchanges, ranks among the top 25 companies in the FTSE-100 by market capitalisation. The London-headquartered Group has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Its income and profits have more than doubled over the last five years primarily as a result of organic growth.

For more information on Standard Chartered, please visit www.standardchartered.com