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PE firm 3i has announced the appointment of Samir Palod as the managing director, India, with immediate effect. Palod joined 3i’s Mumbai office in 2005 and is a partner in the company’s infrastructure business. Prior to joining 3i, Palod worked at Citigroup and Arthur Andersen. He will report to Cressida Hogg, managing partner infrastructure, who is based in London. At the same time, Anil Ahuja, managing partner, and Girish Baliga, partner, will be leaving 3i to pursue other opportunities, with the company retaining their expertise through a part-time consultancy agreement.

Nestle India acquires 26% in Indocon Agro

Nestle India, makers of Maggi noodles, on Monday said it has acquired a 26% minority stake in privately-held Indocon Agro and Allied Activities. The company is engaged in milk collection business in western India. “This investment will contribute to creating shared value with farmers engaged in milk business,” according to Nestle India. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition is subject to the parties fulfilling their respective obligations said the company. Nestle India’s shares closed up 1% at R4,739.65 on NSE.

Adani Agro to sell 70 lakh shares

Adani Enterprises’ promoter group, Adani Agro, plans to sell 70 lakh shares in the company, to help meet regulatory requirements for minimum public shareholding. Promoter groups, including Adani Agro, Adani Commodities, and some members of the Adani family, sold 2.3 crore shares, representing a 2% stake, in AEL in December. The group’s billionaire chairman Gautam Adani had recently said

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