SREI proposes to capitalize on its project development business to scale-up project finance activity. SREI, along with project contractors, bids for development of infrastructure projects. It has development rights for six road projects and two ports. Srei proposes to provide a gamut of financial and advisory services for the projects under development.
SREI’s investment banking business has earned fees of Rs79 mn in 1HFY08. The focus is on emerging infrastructure companies which are tapping equity markets. The company has a reasonable pipeline for its size and expects to close the year with about 10 deals. Kotak has upgraded SREI Infra on the basis of Sum of the Parts Valuation. (more…)