JSW Infra plans to raise up to 1,500 cr from PE, says CEO B V J K Sharma

Interview with BVJK Sharma, chief executive officer of JSW Infrastructure

JSW Infrastructure, one of the leading private port developers, is looking to raise Rs 1,000-1,500 crore from private equity to clear debts and fund its expansion plans. Having lined up a capital expenditure of Rs 7,000 crore, it is looking to reach a port capacity of 200 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) by 2020. It plans to foray into container-handling and is eyeing opportunities at the mega crude oil refinery proposed by public sector undertakings. BVJK Sharma, chief executive officer of JSW Infrastructure, talks to Jayajit Dash on the company’s plans. Edited excerpts:

JSW Infrastructure is looking to offload 15 per