Private equity and venture capital (VC) investments, which usually help shape new business ideas, are likely to witness significantly higher levels of deal closures, both in terms of deal value and volume, from early this year on, according to experts.
The Mayawati government’s decision to ban import of raw sugar into Uttar Pradesh has sent sugar prices soaring. Ex-mill sugar price in the state is at a record high of Rs 3,700 a quintal, up 7-8 per cent from a month ago, though crushing season is on.