Saturday, May 2, 2009

Danone Group wants to invest Rs 350cr over 5 years

The Danone Group has told the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) that it proposes to invest Rs 300-350 crore over the next five years. It will invest in medical and nutrition sectors in India directly or indirectly via joint ventures (JVs). The group will further invest in baby food, dairy and beverages, it said. It has received a no objection certificate (NOC) from Britannia as well as from Avasthagen and Yakult joint ventures. The Danone Group currently holds 4.21% indirect stake in Avasthagen and has a 50:50 Indian JV with Yakult, Japan. It has sold its stake in Britannia to the Wadias this month.

Source: Moneycontrol

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