New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- Private equity firm Westbridge Capital has invested over Rs.600 crore ($70-80 million) in KPN Farm Fresh in a fresh funding round, two years after acquiring a majority stake in the Tamil Nadu-based fruits and vegetable retail chain, two people familiar with the matter said.

KPN, which stands for Kovai Pazhamudhir Nilayam, will use the funds to accelerate expansion, enhance its omnichannel strategy, widen its retail footprint, and deepen its presence in existing markets, the people said on condition of anonymity.

Incorporated in 2011, the company primarily engages in retail sales of fruits and vegetables, with its products mainly sold via departmental stores.

Westbridge co-founder Sandeep Singhal, as trustee of Ko...