The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is a collaborative investment platform for international and domestic investors. It aims to catalyze the flow of capital into infrastructure and allied sectors in India. NIIF was set up by the Government of India in 2015 with the intention of maximizing economic impact mainly through infrastructure development in commercially viable projects, both greenfield and brownfield, including stalled projects. NIIF operates with a transparent, strategic, and professional framework, providing investment opportunities through its various funds.

National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)

National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIF) is a collaborative investment platform for international and Indian investors, anchored by the Government of India. NIIF invests across asset classes such as infrastructure, private equity and other diversified sectors in India, with the objective to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for its investors.

NIIF thinks long-term, believes in generating returns through efficiently operating its investments across economic cycles, and is committed to sustainable investing principles.

NIIF manages about USD 5 billion of equity capital commitments across its four funds - Master Fund, Private Markets Fund, Strategic Opportunities Fund and India-Japan Fund, each with its distinct investment strategy. NIIF Master Fund primarily invests in operating assets in core infrastructure sectors such as transportation and energy. NIIF Private Markets Fund invests in funds managed by best-in-class fund managers focused on some of the most dynamic sectors in India such as climate infrastructure, middle-income & affordable housing, digital consumer platforms and other allied sectors. NIIF Strategic Opportunities Fund is a Private Equity fund which aims to build scalable businesses across a range of opportunity long but capital short sectors. The India-Japan Fund (IJF) is NIIF’s first bilateral fund and invests in environment preservation in India. IJF also seeks to enable opportunities for collaboration between Indian and Japanese companies in India.

We are a team of 70+ professionals spread across Mumbai and New Delhi.

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Over the last few years, NIIF has been putting together the Monthly Economic Report on India (MERI). 

NIIF's MERI reviews a large number of long-term datasets on macro, markets, investments, and infrastructure. A succinct summary at the beginning captures key trends taking shape in India's macroeconomy. 

On the day of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting, we present the MERI for March 2024 which notes that:

💠The Indian economy is nearing its pre-pandemic trend, supported by the 8%+ growth in Q3FY24, and is expected to close the gap by the end of CY2024. Fixed capital formation and private consumption are already above pre-pandemic trends. 
💠High frequency indicators reflect robust growth in e-way bills, air travel, and demand for two-wheelers, and bank credit recorded, even after adjusting for a longer February. 
💠India’s composite PMI of 60.6 remains stellar. 
💠There are early signs of moderation – yoy growth in overall core infrastructure (despite a strong coal and steel production) and goods trade in Jan, energy demand, power generation, and ports cargo traffic in Feb are muted. 
💠Foreign direct investments record a net outflow in Dec. 
💠Cumulative net foreign portfolio investments with a surge in debt inflows in FYTD2024 (up to Feb) are at a decadal high causing Indian yields to moderate. 
💠Tighter liquidity conditions continue to keep short-term rates up, causing an inverted yield curve (10-year over 1-year)
 
The report is based on publicly available data enriched by the analysis of NIIF's Research team of Akhilesh Tilotia and Akshata Kalloor

If there is any interesting dataset or analysis that catches your attention or that we may be missing, let us know in comments. 

Download the full 84 page report here: https://lnkd.in/dFcu5wFn

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Every woman has the power to make a difference. This belief lies at the heart of our vision for an equitable and inclusive future.

This Women's Day, we are celebrating all the incredible women who are forging new paths, defying stereotypes, and leading by example.

At NIIF, we’re proud to have many strong, independent, pathbreaking women across our portfolio who serve as an inspiration to us. 

Here are a few stories of how women are breaking barriers within the NIIF family:

🚒 When you think of a firefighter, you probably imagine a man. This perception exists because of the overwhelming male dominance in the field, both in India and globally. Disha Naik shatters this stereotype. She works as a firewoman at NIIF platform company GMR Goa International Airport, serving as a role model for a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

🚌 Women intercity bus drivers are rare. They often face resistance from male counterparts, passengers, and sometimes even family. Sumitra, an Intercity Coach Captain, is among a cohort of women pioneering change at GreenCell Mobility . Her profession surprises many, but her skill and confidence quickly turn surprise into respect. GreenCell Mobility's commitment to rigorous training and their aim to increase gender diversity in their crew showcases a forward-thinking approach. With a 12 member women crew already in place, they're driving towards a more inclusive future.

🔬 Pratima Baske, a Meat Technician at Licious, represents another inspiring story. Showcasing a high skill level, meat technicians master clean and precise cuts. Licious's commitment to diversity and inclusion shines through their support for women like Pratima in unconventional roles, with 400+ women engaged in various functions.

Their journeys teach us that every woman can redefine the future, break barriers and set new standards for what is possible. This is the inspiration for Ekika, NIIF’s very own women’s network. ‘Ekika’ is a Sanskrit word and it means ‘One Woman’. Our goal at Ekika is to foster an environment where every woman feels empowered to become an 'Ekika' in her chosen field.

A special shoutout to our platform companies like Ayana Renewable Power and Athaang Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, launching projects to promote job prospects, uplift vulnerable communities, and champion gender equality. Ayana’s “Skill Development Project for Grid Connected Solar Power Sector” has provided free training to 200+ youths, including 80+ women, equipping them with essential skills for the future. Similarly, Athaang’s Devanahalli project promotes gender diversity and empowerment with an all women-led toll shift!

At NIIF, our commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable future is unwavering. Here's to the power of 'One Woman’ illuminating the path ahead…

#InternationalWomensDay #WomensDay2024 #WomenLeaders #WomenInBusiness #WomenEmpowerment #GenderEquality

We hosted our first-ever LexCom Conclave at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai last week.🌟
 
LexCom Conclave 2024 with its theme of “Courage, Candor and Change” brought together more than 50+ attendees from the legal & compliance fraternity as well as industry peers and thought leaders to explore the frontiers of legal and compliance excellence.
 
Here’s a snapshot of the thought-provoking sessions that shed light on the forces shaping legal and compliance practices:
 
💠 Anatomy of Success: People, Purpose, Profit - Insightful perspectives on how aligning people, purpose, and profit is key to organisational success from NIIF Limited’s CEO & MD Mr. Sanjiv Aggarwal, Navneet Munot (HDFC AMC), and Sachin Bhartiya (Lighthouse Funds Advisors India Private Limited), moderated by Shagoofa Rashid Khan
 
💠 Justice Ferdino Inacio Rebello - the esteemed former Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court and former Justice, Bombay High Court, shared his deep insights in a keynote address on “Judicial Review: Activism vs. Restraint”.
 
💠 Courage & Candour: Role of GC in Corporate Governance and Risk Management - Grace Yuen (CPP Investments | Investissements RPC), srinivas upadhyayula (National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), and Ipsita Dutta (Morgan Stanley) and Cauveri Sriram (Tata Elxsi) discussed the role of General Counsel in steering corporate governance & risk management, moderated by Esha Harkisandas
 
💠 Cyber Attacks: Legal & Ethical Considerations - Bharat Chugh (The Chambers of Bharat Chugh) shared expert insights on navigating cyber threats
 
💠 Law & Macroeconomics - NIIF’s Head of Research Akhilesh Tilotia delved into the relationship between law and macro policies
 
💠 Liability of Directors: Fund Industry Perspective - Bharat Vasani - (Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas) shared his deep insights on director responsibilities and liabilities
 
💠 Case Studies: Frauds, ABAC, and Governance Situations - Abhijit Yadav (PwC India) explored real-world challenges/solutions in combating frauds, ensuring anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance, and enhancing governance
 
💠 Champions of Change - Devika Mahadevan (Mann Deshi Foundation; Mumbai Mobile Creches), Aparna Mittal, (Samāna Centre for Gender, Policy & Law (Leading DEI/ESG/PoSH Consultancy), Roshni Shanker (Migration & Asylum Project (MAP), Ayushi Banerji (The Gender Lab), and Jyotika Sehra (Srujna) highlighted the transformative social impact driven by women leaders and change agents, moderated by NIIF’s Jitender Tanikella
 
A big thank you to our speakers, and participants for their active engagement and for making the LexCom a resounding success. Shout out to NIIF’s organising team, Shagoofa, Jitender Tanikella, Esha Harkisandas, Manali Singhal, Shreya Somani, Afroz Khan, Krishna Rai, Prateek Pal and others for their efforts in putting this conclave together.
 
Check out some snaps from LexCom below 👇

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