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Varun Kapur joins TPG Ventures as firm partner
MUMBAI: Texas Pacific Group Ventures (TPGV) has announced Varun Kapur, as a firm partner effective February 2007.
A former Intel capital executive, Kapur will lead expansion stage and growth-oriented investments in India with investments up to as much as $ 75 million, asserts an official release.
Kapur will also have additional responsibility for growth and expansion investments in Japan, Australia and parts of Southeast Asia.
TPG Newbridge is part of the TPG global buyout and late stage private equity fund that invests across the globe in multiple sectors. In India, TPG has invested in Matrix Laboratories and Shriram Finance.
TPG Newbridge managing director Puneet Bhatia said, “We are pleased to welcome Varun Kapur to the TPG family. India represents a compelling opportunity to invest in expansion stage and growth companies, and Varun can help sharpen that focus.”
TPG Partner and Wipro, Ltd former vice chairman Vivek Paul added, “Varun has established a strong reputation with investments like NIIT, India Infoline, Sasken, Elpida (Japan), and Unwired (Australia). Given TPG’s strong interest in India, we are delighted to have someone of Varun’s caliber join the TPG Ventures team. We plan to build the TPGV team under him so we can best address the vast and diverse investment opportunities in expansion stage and growth-oriented companies in India”
Commenting on his appointment Kapur said, “TPG is one of the earliest private equity investors in Asia and is certainly among the most successful. I view the invitation to join the firm to help oversee its substantial commitment to growth investments in the region as a unique career opportunity. I was particularly attracted by the significant value that TPG can bring as a sophisticated global investor across multiple asset classes and industries.”
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
