International Finance Corporation (IFC) plans to invest $23 million in Srinivasa Farms, a move that will support the Hyderabad-based firm's $83-million investment plans.
IFC's investment will be in the form of straight equity or compulsorily convertible preference shares or compulsorily convertible debentures in the company.
The money will help the company expand its existing layer, broiler and breeding operations by setting up additional farms and hatcheries, expand feed mills and add soy refineries, set up a food park, and set up chicken and egg processing businesses.
The company is primarily into the breeding business and has a presence in soy,