Azim Premji, backer of IT major Wipro, is believed to be investing $17 million (Rs 80 crore) to acquire a minority stake in Carnation Auto, a company floated by Jagdish Khattar, former managing director of Maruti Suzuki India, reports Business Standard.
In addition to Premji, who will be investing through his investment arm, Premji Invest, IFCI ventures is reported as another investor in Carnation Auto, investing $5.9 million for a minority stake.
Jagdish, who recently turned entrepreneur, plans to invest $213.8 million in the next five years to launch a country-wide multibrand, automobile sales and service network.
Source: IT Examiner