Investcorp bets ₹500 crore on 20Cube 3PL, plans $1 billion India push

A private equity firm has invested 500 crore rupees in a logistics company. The investment is part of a plan to commit one billion dollars to India over five years. The firm intends to use the logistics company as a platform for additional growth and acquisitions.

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mint - companies2026-08-19 · rssInvestcorp bets ₹500 crore on 20Cube 3PL, plans $1 billion India push. Investcorp on Tuesday said it has invested ₹500 crore in 20Cube 3PL Solutions, its latest bet on India's logistics sector, and aims to build the company as a platform for organic expansion and acquisitions within the sector.

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