StanChart and Temasek go for a curry

Temasek Holdings, the government of Singapore's investment company and Standard Chartered's private equity arm have joined forces to set up a new private equity fund focused on India. Called the Merlion India Fund it is 50% owned by each party. It will have US$100 million to invest in Indian companies seeking growth capital. It will also invest in regional companies looking to expand into India. Both Standard Chartered Private Equity and Temasek will jointly manage the fund. The mov…