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NVH I LP
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period July 1, 2011
through December 31, 2011

 
 

 
NVH I LP
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
Index
December 31, 2011
 


Page(s)
 
Report of Independent Auditors 1
 
Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Consolidated Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Partners’ Capital 2
 
Consolidated Condensed Schedule of Investments 3–6
 
Consolidated Statement of Operations 7
 
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Partners’ Capital 8
 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 9
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 10–23
 


 
 

 
 
 
 
Report of Independent Auditors
 
 
 
To the Partners of NVH I LP
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated statement of assets, liabilities and partners’ capital, including the consolidated condensed schedule of investments, and the related consolidated statements of operations, of changes in partners’ capital and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of NVH I LP and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2011, and the results of their operations, the changes in their partners’ capital and their cash flows for the period July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  These financial statements are the responsibility of the General Partner.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.  We conducted our audit of these financial statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by the General Partner, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.



 
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 
 
 
March 30, 2012
 

 
 
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NVH I LP
 
  (a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
     
Consolidated Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Partners' Capital
 
 December 31, 2011
     
       
 (in U.S. dollars)
     
       
 Assets
     
 Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $808,453,252)
  $ 823,020,710  
 Cash and cash equivalents
    326,211,464  
 Foreign cash  (cost $23,000,606)
    21,968,294  
 Due from broker
    15,383,316  
 Receivable for investments sold
    5,225,813  
 Investment paid in advance
    4,152,773  
 Net unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts, at fair value
    2,580,373  
 Dividends receivable
    24,714  
 Total assets
  $ 1,198,567,457  
 Liabilities and Partners' Capital
       
 Liabilities
       
 Investment in securities sold short, at fair value  (proceeds $1,038,283)
  $ 576,797  
 Capital withdrawals payable
    197,404,064  
 Payable for investments purchased
    519,901  
 Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    342,056  
 Total liabilities
    198,842,818  
         
 Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10)
       
         
 Partners' Capital
       
 General partner
    1,000  
 Limited partners
    999,723,639  
 Total partners' capital
    999,724,639  
 Total liabilities and partners' capital
  $ 1,198,567,457  
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
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NVH I LP
 
  (a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
           
Consolidated Condensed Schedule of Investments
 
December 31, 2011
 
               
 (in U.S. dollars)
         
Fair Value as a
 
           
Percent of
 
     
Fair
   
Total Partners'
 
Description
   
Value
   
Capital
 
Investment in Securities
           
Listed Common Stocks
           
India
             
Financial Services
    $ 87,545,859       8.73 %
Automobiles
      63,748,252       6.38 %
Diversified
      52,156,401       5.22 %
Software
      50,787,236       5.08 %
Pharmaceuticals
      46,706,678       4.67 %
Consumer Products
    44,024,699       4.40 %
Energy
      20,705,660       2.07 %
Real Estate
      18,452,261       1.85 %
Telecom
      17,907,180       1.79 %
Logistics
      14,448,935       1.45 %
Materials
      9,107,948       0.91 %
Food, Beverage
      9,044,162       0.90 %
Infrastructure
      7,234,573       0.72 %
Chemicals, Agro
      3,591,143       0.36 %
Construction
      3,142,414       0.31 %
Auto Ancilliaries
      2,271,284       0.23 %
Others
      8,565,059       0.86 %
 
Total India listed common stocks (Cost $495,029,069)
    459,439,744       45.93 %
Indonesia
                 
Financial Services
      9,652,663       0.97 %
 
Total Indonesia listed common stocks (Cost $9,656,042)
    9,652,663       0.97 %
Brazil
                 
Food, Beverage
      4,840,860       0.48 %
 
Total Brazil listed common stocks
               
 
(Cost $4,417,858)
    4,840,860       0.48 %
Hong Kong
                 
Gaming
      3,175,312       0.32 %
 
Total Hong Kong listed common stocks (Cost $3,392,233)
    3,175,312       0.32 %
 
Total listed common stocks (Cost $512,495,202)
    477,108,579       47.70 %

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
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           Fair Value as a  
           Percent of  
     Fair      Total Partners'  
Options Purchased (a)
   Value      Capital  
India
             
Index
    $ 2,157,825       0.22 %
Currency
      171,346       0.02 %
 
Total India options purchased (Cost $3,088,847)
    2,329,171       0.24 %
United States of America
               
Emerging Market
      188,555       0.02 %
 
Total United States of America options purchased (Cost $574,435)
    188,555       0.02 %
 
Total options purchased (Cost $3,663,282)
    2,517,726       0.26 %
Debt Securities
                 
India
                 
Automobiles
      6,546,921       0.65 %
 
Total debt securities (Cost $6,534,375)
    6,546,921       0.65 %
Private Investments
               
India
                 
Non-Listed Common Stocks
               
Hotel
      25,351,781       2.54 %
Construction
      19,368,934       1.94 %
Commercial Services
    10,560,456       1.06 %
Financial Services
      8,743,886       0.87 %
Software
      3,157,462       0.32 %
Capital Goods
      3,077,280       0.31 %
 
Total India non-listed common stocks (Cost $75,484,624)
    70,259,799       7.04 %
Listed Common Stocks (carried at exchange price)
               
Automobiles
      6,535,570       0.65 %
Textile
      1,904,321       0.19 %
 
Total India listed common stocks (Cost $10,630,786)
    8,439,891       0.84 %
Real Estate
                 
Silver Holdings Mauritius Limited, Various Cities, India (626 shares)
    50,951,364       5.11 %
Khajrana Ganesh (Carton) Limited, Gurgaon, India (1,020 shares)
    50,107,035       5.01 %
NV Developers Private Limited, Thane, India
    36,661,206       3.67 %
NV Realty Private Limited, Pune, India
    35,931,202       3.59 %
Carwel Estates Limited, Chennai, India
    27,225,012       2.72 %
Other
      48,688,979       4.87 %
 
Total India real estate (Cost $190,817,629)
    249,564,798       24.97 %
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
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           Fair Value as a  
           Percent of  
Private Investments, continued
  Fair      Total Partners'  
Investment Fund
                           Value               Capital  
India
             
Real Estate
    $ 5,217,730       0.52 %
 
Total India investment fund (Cost $5,357,750)
    5,217,730       0.52 %
Malaysia
                 
Diversified
      3,365,266       0.34 %
 
Total Malaysia investment fund (Cost $3,469,604)
    3,365,266       0.34 %
 
Total private investments (Cost $285,760,393)
    336,847,484       33.71 %
 
Total investments in securities (Cost $808,453,252)
  $ 823,020,710       82.32 %
                   
Investments in Securities Sold Short
               
Options Written (a)
               
India
                 
Index
    $ (519,792 )     (0.05 )%
 
Total India options written (Proceeds $726,954)
    (519,792 )     (0.05 )%
United States of America
               
Emerging Market
      (57,005 )     (0.01 )%
 
Total United States of America options written (Proceeds $311,329)
    (57,005 )     (0.01 )%
 
Total options written (Proceeds $1,038,283)
    (576,797 )     (0.06 )%
 
Total investment in securities sold short (Proceeds $1,038,283)
  $ (576,797 )     (0.06 )%

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 

 
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         Fair Value as a
         Percent of
         Total Partners'
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts ((0.26%) of partners' capital) (a)
    Fair     Capital
 
Amount in
        Value    
 
Indian
         
 Unrealized
 
Rupees
 
Description
 
 Maturities
 
 Appreciation
         
 1/6/2012-
   
 (16,558,753,200)
US Dollar sold in exchange for Indian Rupee
 
 12/19/2012
 
 $2,580,373
     
      Net unrealized appreciation on forward
       
     
      foreign currency contracts
     
 $2,580,373
               
Futures Contracts (a)
     
 Unrealized
 
Number of
 
Description
 
 Maturities
 
 Appreciation
 
Contracts
         
(Depreciation)
 
4
 
Various
 
Various
 
 $-
               
 
(a)
Derivative contracts may increase  or  decrease  the  Master  Fund's  economic  exposure  to  individual
   
issuers,   currencies, industry   or   market   developments   in   addition   to   the   amounts   shown   as
   
unrealized appreciation/depreciation.
       
               
               
         
Fair Value of Long
   
         
Positions as a
   
         
 Percent of
   
Industry Concentration of Investments in Securities
 
 Total Partners'
   
greater than 5% of Total Partners' Capital
 
 Capital
   
Real Estate
     
27.34%
   
Financial Services
   
10.57%
   
Automobiles
   
7.68%
   
Diversified
     
5.56%
   
Software
     
5.40%
   
               
Country Concentration of Investments in Securities
       
greater than 5% of Total Partners' Capital
       
India
       
80.21%
   

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


 
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NVH I LP
 
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
 
Consolidated Statement of Operations
 
 For the Period July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011
     
       
(in U.S. dollars)
     
       
Investment income
     
Dividends (net of withholding taxes of $18,371)
  $ 5,642,768  
Interest
    7,566  
Total investment income
    5,650,334  
         
Expenses
       
Management fees
    7,326,527  
Professional fees
    1,075,098  
Other
    106,858  
Total expenses
    8,508,483  
Net investment loss
    (2,858,149 )
         
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
       
Net realized gain (loss) on
       
Investments in securities
    (64,724,321 )
Investments in securities sold short
    (668,958 )
Derivative transactions (including equity access products and futures contracts)
    (16,312,374 )
Foreign currency transactions (including forward foreign currency contracts)
    1,032,709  
Net realized loss
    (80,672,944 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on
       
Investments in securities
    (266,145,838 )
Investments in securities sold short
    121,246  
Derivative transactions (including equity access products and futures contracts)
    (7,178,141 )
Foreign currency transactions (including forward foreign currency contracts)
    1,421,541  
Net change in unrealized depreciation
    (271,781,192 )
Net realized loss and change in unrealized depreciation on investments
    (352,454,136 )
Net decrease in partners' capital resulting from operations
  $ (355,312,285 )

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


 
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NVH I LP
 
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
 
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Partners' Capital
 
For the Period July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011
       
                   
(in U.S. dollars)
                 
                   
   
General
   
Limited
       
   
Partner
   
Partners
   
Total
 
Partners' capital, July 1, 2011
  $ 1,000     $ 1,555,340,121     $ 1,555,341,121  
Capital contributions
    -       5,100,000       5,100,000  
Capital withdrawals
    -       (199,241,710 )     (199,241,710 )
Deemed distributions
    -       (6,162,487 )     (6,162,487 )
Pro-rata allocation of net decrease in partners'
                       
capital resulting from operations
    -       (355,312,285 )     (355,312,285 )
Partners' capital, December 31, 2011
  $ 1,000     $ 999,723,639     $ 999,724,639  

 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
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NVH I LP
 
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
 
 For the Period July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011
     
       
(in U.S.dollars)
     
       
Cash flows from operating activities
     
Net decrease in partners' capital resulting from operations
  $ (355,312,285 )
Adjustments to reconcile net decrease in partners' capital resulting from operations to net
       
cash provided by operating activities:
       
Purchase of securities and equity access products
    (666,296,944 )
Payments to cover securities sold short
    (19,421,705 )
Proceeds from sales of securities and equity access products
    834,107,443  
Proceeds from securities sold short
    26,575,936  
Payments from closeouts of future contracts
    (7,912,197 )
Payments on forward foreign currency contracts
    1,032,709  
Change in operating assets:
       
Due from broker
    26,333,179  
Dividends receivable
    3,446,509  
Investment paid in advance
    (4,152,773 )
Increase in operating liabilities:
       
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (117,208 )
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments in securities and derivative transactions
    273,323,979  
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments in securities sold short
    (121,246 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation on foreign currency
       
 (including forward foreign currency contracts)
    (2,779,767 )
Net realized loss on investments in securities and derivative transactions
    81,036,695  
Net realized loss on investments in securities sold short
    668,958  
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions (including forward foreign currency contracts)
    (1,032,709 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    189,378,574  
Cash flows from financing activities
       
Capital contributions, net of change in capital contributions received in advance
    2,475,000  
Capital withdrawals, net of change in capital withdrawals payable
    (15,728,330 )
Deemed distributions
    (6,162,487 )
Net cash used by financing activities
    (19,415,817 )
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    169,962,757  
Cash and cash equivalents (including foreign cash)
       
Beginning of period
    178,217,001  
End of period
  $ 348,179,758  
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
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NVH I LP
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011

 
1.Organization
 
NVH I LP (the “Master Fund”) is a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership which commenced operations on November 8, 2004.  The Master Fund was governed by its agreement of limited partnership dated January 7, 2006 which was amended and restated on August 1, 2011 (the "Partnership Agreement").
 
The investment manager of the Master Fund is New Vernon Advisers LP (the “Investment Manager”), a Delaware limited liability partnership.  The Investment Manager is responsible for the investment decisions of the Master Fund and also assists with certain administrative functions.  The General Partner of the Master Fund is New Vernon Management LLC (the “General Partner”), a Delaware limited liability company.  The General Partner manages the business and affairs of the Master Fund and is affiliated with the Investment Manager.
 
The consolidated financial statements of the Master Fund represent the financial position and results of operations of the Master Fund, its wholly-owned Mauritian subsidiaries: New Vernon India Limited, New Vernon Private Equity Limited and New Vernon Mauritius (collectively, the “Mauritius Companies”) and its wholly-owned Singapore subsidiary, Marjoram Pte. Limited (“Marjoram”).
 
The Master Fund operates under a “master fund/feeder fund” structure where its limited partners invest substantially all of their assets in the Master Fund.  At December 31, 2011, New Vernon Holdings LP (“Holdings”), New Vernon India Fund LP and New Vernon India Fund II LP held interests in the partners’ capital of the Master Fund of 38.40%, 57.98% and 3.62%, respectively.  Holdings has two limited partners: New Vernon India (Cayman) Fund LP and New Vernon India (Cayman) Fund II LP, which own indirect interests in the partners’ capital of the Master Fund of 11.40% and 22.07%, respectively, at December 31, 2011.
 
New Vernon India (Cayman) Fund LP, New Vernon India (Cayman) Fund II LP, New Vernon India Fund LP and New Vernon India Fund II LP are collectively called the “Feeder Funds”.  The limited partners of the Feeder Funds are referred to as the “Limited Partners”.
 
Nature of Investments
The Master Fund’s stated primary investment objective is to seek to earn a risk-adjusted return primarily through investments in a selection of Indian companies, Indian real estate projects and other assets.  Investments are primarily equity or equity related and may be structured either through direct or synthetic ownership.  “Indian Companies” are companies that: (i) are organized under the laws of India; (ii) have securities which are traded principally on any Indian stock exchange or in the Indian over-the-counter market; or (iii) are located outside of India and have the potential to benefit from access to Indian operations, markets, technologies, workforce or other capabilities.  “Indian Real Estate Projects” include the development and management of commercial, industrial and/or residential real estate and hospitality projects located within India.  The Master Fund may also invest up to 15% of total capital commitments of the Limited Partners in securities of issuers organized, having their principal place of business, or principal trading market in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, People’s Republic of China, Bangladesh, Vietnam or the Philippines as well as emerging market countries throughout Asia and elsewhere.
 
The Master Fund may also invest in other special investment opportunities.  Additionally, the Master Fund is authorized to use various investment strategies (across instruments, including but not restricted to, currency forwards, futures, options and other financial instruments) to seek to manage various market risks.  The Master Fund may also, from time to time, sell securities short without limitation.

 
The General Partner may designate up to 40% of total capital commitments of the Limited Partners as "Designated Investments" (termed “Private investments” in the consolidated condensed schedule of investments) because they will be, in the view of the General Partner, long term, illiquid or without a readily ascertainable market value.
 
 
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NVH I LP
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011
 
 
2.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Master Fund in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.  The policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
 
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.  In particular, estimates are made relating to the fair value of securities (including Private Investments) and derivatives.  Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material to the Master Fund's financial statements.
 
Consolidation
The Master Fund consolidates its wholly-owned subsidiaries.  Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
 
Investment Transactions
Investment and contractual transactions are recorded on a trade/contract date basis.
 
Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements
In general, when investments are listed on an established securities exchange or traded in the over-the-counter market (“OTC”), the Master Fund will value them at their last available public sale price.  Investments in investment funds will be valued at the fair value reported by such investment fund which the General Partner believes represents fair value.
 
At December 31, 2011, $8,439,891 of investments consists of securities included in Designated Investments which are valued at the last available public sale price.
 
At December 31, 2011, there were two investments in investment funds which were fair valued at the net asset value reported by such investment funds.  Investments in investment funds includes a private equity fund investing in real estate opportunities in India, with a fair value of $5,217,730, and a private equity fund investing in opportunities in Malaysia and other emerging markets, with a fair value of $3,365,266.  The Master Fund cannot redeem its interest from these funds.  Distributions from each fund will be received as the underlying investments of the funds are liquidated with estimated liquidation of the underlying investments ranging from six to eight years.
 
The Master Fund enters into equity access products.  Equity access products are OTC contracts that are valued at contractual terms based upon the last available public sale price of the underlying listed common stock.  As of December 31, 2011, there were no equity access products outstanding.
 
The Master Fund also invests in index products.  Index products are fully-paid depository type instruments valued at contractual terms based upon the last available public sale price of the underlying listed common stock.
 

 
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NVH I LP
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011
 
The Master Fund may buy or write put and call options through listed exchanges and the OTC market.  The buyer of an option has the right to purchase (in the case of a call option) or sell (in the case of a put option) a specified quantity of a specified security or currency at a specified price prior to or on a specified expiration date.  The writer of an option is exposed to the risk of loss if the market price of the underlying securities or currencies decreases (in the case of a put option) or increases (in the case of a call option).  The writer of an option can never profit more than the premium paid by the buyer but can lose an unlimited amount in the case of a written call option and can lose the difference between the strike price and zero in the case of a written put option.
 
Premiums received from writing options are recorded as liabilities.  If the value of a written option exceeds the premiums received, the excess is treated as an unrealized loss.  Conversely, if a premium exceeds the value, the excess, to the extent of premiums received, is treated as an unrealized gain.  When a written option expires on its stipulated expiration date or when the closing transaction is entered into, the related liability is extinguished and the Master Fund realizes a gain (or loss if the cost of the closing transaction exceeds the premium received when the option was written).  When an option is purchased, an amount equal to the premium paid is recorded as an investment and subsequently adjusted to the current value.  If the value of a purchased option exceeds the premium paid, the excess is treated as an unrealized gain.  Conversely, if the premium exceeds the value, the excess, to the extent of premiums paid, is treated as an unrealized loss.  When a purchased option expires on its stipulated expiration date or when a closing transaction is entered into, the premium paid on the purchase of the option is treated by the Master Fund as a realized loss.
 
Options listed on a national securities exchange are fair valued at their last available public sale price.  Investments in OTC option contracts are fair valued using one or more indicative quotations from financial institutions.
 
The Master Fund also invests in debt securities which are fair valued using one or more indicative quotations from financial institutions.
 
Forward foreign currency contracts are fair valued using forward rates obtained from recognized market information providers.  Futures contracts are traded on exchanges and are fair valued at their last available sale price.
 
Designated Investments are stated at fair value as determined in good faith by the General Partner (in consultation with the Investment Manager and where deemed appropriate by the Investment Manager,  receipt of third party prepared appraisals).  At December 31, 2011, there were 23 Designated Investments with an aggregate fair value of $336,847,484.  The largest individual Designated Investment at December 31, 2011 had a fair value of $50,951,364.  Generally, the General Partner (in consultation with the Investment Manager and where deemed appropriate by the Investment Manager, upon receipt of third party prepared appraisals) will initially value such investments at cost which the General Partner believes is representative of fair value (excluding Designated Investments of $8,439,891 fair valued at their last available public sale price)  and will adjust the fair values to reflect meaningful third-party transactions in the private equity market, a significant change in the financial condition or operating performance of the investment, or other pertinent developments that otherwise warrant a change in the fair valuation of the investment.  Level 3 investments include investments in funds, private equity and real estate investments.  When observable prices are not available for these investments, the General Partner uses one or more valuation techniques for which sufficient and reliable data is available.  Valuation techniques for private equity investments include utilizing multiples derived from peer company comparable data or relevant market indices.  Factors considered in fair valuing individual investments include, without limitation, available market prices, type of security, purchase price, purchases of the same or similar securities by other investors, marketability, restrictions on disposition, yield-to-maturity, current financial position and operating results and other pertinent information.  Real estate investments are fair valued considering various market, income and cost approaches.  Valuation techniques include direct capitalization methods utilizing expected revenue and market-based capitalization rates as well as present value methods discounting expected future cash flows utilizing market-based discount rates.
 
 
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NVH I LP
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if in the reasonable judgment of the General Partner (in consultation with the Investment Manager), in its sole discretion, the price for an investment held by the Master Fund does not represent the fair value of such security or where price quotations are not readily available or where prices received are not deemed appropriate, such investment shall be valued at fair value as determined by the General Partner (in consultation with the Investment Manager).
 
Although the General Partner (in consultation with the Investment Manager and receipt of third party prepared appraisals) uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of investments, there are inherent limitations in any estimation technique.  The fair value estimates presented herein are not necessarily the amount that the Master Fund could realize in a current transaction.  Future confirming events will also affect the estimates of fair value and the effect of such events on the estimates of fair value, including the ultimate liquidation of investments, could be material to the consolidated financial statements.  At December 31, 2011, total securities at level 3 fair valued by the General Partner (in consultation with the Investment Manager) were $328,407,593 and represented 32.85% of total partners’ capital.  In addition, at December 31, 2011, $45,534,116 of listed common stocks representing 4.55% of total partners’ capital, consisted of holdings of 20 days or greater relative to the average daily trading volume of such common stocks.
 
In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under GAAP, the Master Fund discloses the fair value of its investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the  inputs  to valuation  techniques  used  to  measure  fair  value.  The  hierarchy  gives  the  highest priority  to  unadjusted  quoted  prices  in  active  markets  for  identical  assets  or  liabilities  (level  1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
 
Level 1:  Inputs  that  reflect  unadjusted  quoted  prices  in  active  markets  for  identical  assets  or liabilities that the Master Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date;
Level 2:  Inputs  other  than  quoted  prices  included  within  Level  1  that  are  observable  for  the asset  or  liability  either  directly  or  indirectly,  including  inputs  in  markets  that  are  not considered to be active; and
Level 3:  Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

Inputs are used in applying the various valuation techniques and broadly refer to the assumptions that market participants use to make valuation decisions, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may include price information, volatility statistics, specific and broad credit data, liquidity statistics, and other factors. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. However, the determination of what constitutes "observable"  requires  significant  judgment  by  management.  Management  considers observable data to be that market data which is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable  and  verifiable,  not  proprietary  and  provided  by  multiple,  independent  sources  that  are actively involved in the relevant market. The categorization of an investment within the hierarchy is based  upon  the  pricing  transparency  of  the  investment  and  does  not  necessarily  correspond  to management’s perceived risk of that investment.
 
 
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NVH I LP
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011

The following table sets forth the Master Fund’s investments by level within the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2011:
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
                         
Investments in securities:
                       
Listed common stocks
  $ 477,108,579     $ -     $ -     $ 477,108,579  
Options purchased
    2,157,825       359,901       -       2,517,726  
Debt securities
    -       6,546,921       -       6,546,921  
Private investments:
                               
Non-listed common stocks
    -       -       70,259,799       70,259,799  
Listed common stocks
    8,439,891       -       -       8,439,891  
Real estate
    -       -       249,564,798       249,564,798  
Investment funds
    -       -       8,582,996       8,582,996  
      487,706,295       6,906,822       328,407,593       823,020,710  
Investments sold short:
                               
Options written
    (519,792 )     (57,005 )     -       (576,797 )
                                 
Net unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts
    -       2,580,373       -       2,580,373  
Total
  $ 487,186,503     $ 9,430,190     $ 328,407,593     $ 825,024,286  
                                 

 
The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Master Fund’s level 3 investments for the period July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011:
 
   
Investments in Securities
 
   
Private Investments
 
   
Non-Listed Common Stocks
   
Real Estate
   
Investment Funds
   
Totals
 
                         
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 86,379,304     $ 283,973,682     $ 9,369,746     $ 379,722,732  
Purchases
    -       25,000       -       25,000  
Dispositions/distributions
    -       -       (660,000 )     (660,000 )
Net realized losses on investments in securities
    -       -       -       -  
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments in securities
    (16,119,505 )     (34,433,884 )     (126,750 )     (50,680,139 )
Transfers in (a)
    -       -       -       -  
Transfers out (a)
    -       -       -       -  
Balance, end of period
  $ 70,259,799     $ 249,564,798     $ 8,582,996     $ 328,407,593  
                                 
Net change in unrealized depreciation from investments still held at the end of the period
  $ (16,119,505 )   $ (34,433,884 )   $ (126,750 )   $ (50,680,139 )
                                 

 
(a)             The Master Fund's policy is to recognize transfers in/out at the effective date of the transfer.  There were no transfers between level 1, 2 and 3 during the period.
 
 
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NVH I LP
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011
 
All net realized and unrealized gains (losses) in the table above are reflected in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
 
Income and Expense Recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis.  Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date net of any withholding tax.  Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on the specific identification cost basis.  Other operating expenses are recorded on an accrual basis as incurred.  Expenses incurred in connection with the purchase of Designated Investments are included as a component of each of the investment's cost.
 
Income Taxes
No provision has been made in the accompanying financial statements for U.S. Federal, State and Local income taxes.  The Master Fund is not subject to such taxes; individual partners may be taxed on their proportionate share of the Master Fund’s income based on their individual circumstances.
 
The Master Fund is a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership. Under the current laws of the Cayman Islands, there is no income, estate, transfer, sales or other taxes payable by the Master Fund.  The Master Fund trades stocks and securities for its own account and, as such, is generally not subject to U.S. tax on such earnings (other than certain withholding taxes indicated below).  The Investment Manager intends to conduct the business of the Master Fund to the maximum extent practicable so that the Master Fund’s activities do not constitute a U.S. trade or business.  Dividends as well as certain interest and other income received by the Master Fund from sources within the United States may be subject to, and reflected net of, United States withholding tax at the rate of 30%.  Interest, dividend and other income realized by the Master Fund from non-U.S. sources and capital gains realized on the sale of securities of non-U.S. issuers may be subject to withholding and other taxes levied by the jurisdiction in which the income is sourced.
 
The Master Fund conducts investment activities in India through the Mauritius Companies which are tax residents of Mauritius and expect to obtain benefits under the double taxation treaty between Mauritius and India.  To obtain benefits under the double taxation treaty, the Mauritius Companies must meet certain tests and conditions, including the establishment of Mauritius tax residence and related requirements.  The Mauritius Companies have obtained certificates from the Mauritian authorities that they are residents of Mauritius.  Under the tax treaty a tax resident of Mauritius that has no permanent establishment in India will not be subject to tax on gains or profits in India on the sale of securities or tax on dividends paid by Indian companies.  Management believes that the Mauritius Companies qualify to obtain the benefits of the tax treaty and, accordingly, no provision for Indian income taxes has been made in the consolidated financial statements of the Master Fund.
 
Marjoram is a tax resident of Singapore and expects to obtain benefits under Singapore’s tax exemption for resident funds.  To obtain these benefits, Marjoram must meet certain tests and conditions, including the establishment as a Singapore tax resident and other related requirements.  Marjoram’s application as a resident fund has been approved by the Singaporean authorities.  Under the tax exemption for resident fund scheme, investment income such as profits, gains, dividends and interest from specified investments is exempt from Singapore tax.  Management believes that Marjoram qualifies to obtain the benefit of the tax exemption for resident funds and, accordingly, no provision for Singaporean income taxes has been made in the consolidated financial statements of the Master Fund.
 
The Master Fund files U.S. Federal income tax returns as well as returns in certain foreign jurisdictions.  With few exceptions, the Master Fund is no longer subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2007.  There are currently no examinations being conducted of the Master Fund by the Internal Revenue Service or any other taxing authority.
 
 
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NVH I LP
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011
 
The Master Fund follows the authoritative guidance for uncertainty in income taxes which requires the General Partner to determine whether a tax position of the Master Fund is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation by the applicable taxing authority, based on the technical merits of the position.  The tax benefits to be recognized are measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement which could result in the Master Fund recording a tax liability that would reduce partners’ capital.  The Master Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions related to either the period July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 or prior periods.  The General Partner does not expect any change in unrecognized tax benefits within the next year.  There are no interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions recognized in the consolidated statement of operations.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents and foreign cash include cash held on deposit and short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less.  Cash equivalents are recorded at cost plus accrued interest which approximates fair value.  Additional information on cash receipts and payments is presented in the consolidated statement of cash flows.  The Master Fund maintains its cash balances with one or more financial institutions.  Foreign cash held at December 31, 2011 is primarily denominated in Indian Rupees.
 
Foreign Currency Translation
The books and records of the Master Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars.  The fair value of investments and other assets and liabilities are translated at the prevailing exchange rates at the end of the period.  Purchases, sales, income and expenses are translated at the exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.  Net realized gain or loss on foreign currency transactions arises from the close out of forward foreign currency contracts and from currency gains or losses realized on non investment related assets and liabilities.  Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on foreign currency arises from changes in the values of assets and liabilities, other than investments, resulting from changes in exchange rates and forward foreign currency contracts.  The Master Fund does not isolate the portion of realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments arising as a result of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in the fair value of investments.
 
Foreign Currency Contracts
The Master Fund may enter into forward and spot foreign currency contracts.  A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement to buy or sell currencies of different countries on a specified future date at a specified rate.
 
The fair value of the contract will fluctuate with changes in currency exchange rates.  Contracts are fair valued at the current forward rates obtained from recognized market information providers, and the change in the fair value is recorded by the Master Fund as unrealized appreciation or depreciation of foreign currency contracts.  Realized gains or losses equal to the difference between the fair value of the contract at the time it was opened and the fair value at the time it was closed are recorded upon delivery or receipt of the currency or, if a foreign currency contract is offset by entering into another foreign currency contract with the same broker, upon settlement of the net gain or loss.  Unrealized gains and losses are reported as assets or liabilities.
 
 
 
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NVH I LP
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011
 
Equity Access Products
The Master Fund enters into equity access products which are leveraged equity positions.  The leverage inherent in these instruments is provided by counterparties.  Interest earned on equity access product collateral is recorded as interest income.  Expenses on the financing underlying the equity access products are recorded as part of realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.  A realized gain or loss is recorded upon termination of an equity access product.  Unrealized gains and losses are reported as assets or liabilities.
 
Index Products
The Master Fund enters into index products which are fully-paid depository type instruments provided by counterparties.  The performance for index products is recorded as part of realized or unrealized gain or loss on investments.
 
Futures Contracts
The Master Fund may enter into security index, financial and commodity futures contracts.  Upon entering into a futures contract, the Master Fund is required to deposit an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract value.  On a daily basis and on the expiration date, payments are made or received by the Master Fund reflecting the aggregate change in the fair value of the contract.  Upon the closing of a contract, the Master Fund will recognize a realized gain or loss.
 
Margin Deposits with Brokers
Margin deposits held with the Master Fund’s brokers earn interest at a negotiated rate and are pledged as collateral for forward foreign currency contracts, futures and options contracts and securities sold short.  At December 31, 2011, margin deposits with brokers were approximately $15,400,000 and $16,000,000 reflected in the consolidated statement of assets, liabilities and partners’ capital in due from broker and foreign cash, respectively.
 
Netting of Derivatives
The Master Fund nets unrealized gains and losses by counterparty and product type on the consolidated statement of assets, liabilities and partners' capital where a legal right of offset exists under an enforceable netting agreement in accordance with GAAP.
 
Financial Instruments
All assets and liabilities classified as financial instruments are reported at fair value.
 
Capital Contributions and Withdrawals
Capital contributions are recognized when received.  Withdrawals are recognized as liabilities when amounts requested in the withdrawal notice become fixed, which generally occurs on the last day of a fiscal period.  As a result, withdrawals paid after the end of the period, but based upon period-end partners’ capital values, are reflected as capital withdrawals payable at the end of the period.  Withdrawal notices received for which the dollar is not fixed remain in capital until the partners’ capital value used to determine the withdrawals amounts are determined.
 
 
3.Derivative Contracts
 
The Master Fund transacts in a variety of derivative instruments including options, equity access products and forward foreign currency contracts for trading or risk management purposes with each instrument’s primary risk exposure being market and foreign exchange risk.
 
 
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NVH I LP
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011

The following table sets forth the Master Fund’s fair value of derivative instruments at December 31, 2011 as presented in the consolidated statement of assets, liabilities and partners’ capital:
 

 
   
Notional or Contractual Amount
   
Fair Value
 
Investments in securities:
           
Options purchased:
           
Index contracts
  $ 101,000,000     $ 2,157,825  
Equity contracts
    16,000,000       188,555  
Currency contracts
    100,000,000       171,346  
              2,517,726  
Futures purchased:
Equity contracts
    2,000,000       -  
Net unrealized depreciation on forward
               
foreign currency contracts:
               
Forward foreign currency contracts
    (305,000,000 )     2,580,373  
Investments sold short:
               
Options written:
               
           Index contracts
    (84,000,000 )     (519,792 )
      Equity contracts
    (16,000,000 )     (57,005 )
              (576,797 )
Net derivatives
          $ 4,521,302  
                 

 
The Master Fund’s activity in the above derivative instruments for the period July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 was below or approximately at the notional or contractual amounts shown.
 
The following table sets forth the Master Fund’s realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments for the period July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 as presented in the consolidated statement of operations:
 
 
Risk Exposure
Net Realized Gain (Loss)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
       
Net realized gain (loss) on derivative transactions:
     
Options purchased:
     
Equity contracts
Market
$          (1,381,325)
$             (385,880)
Index contracts
Market
(11,748,394)
270,056
Currency contracts
Currency
(1,070,715)
(297,642)
Commodity contracts
Commodity
(834,150)
436,580
Futures contracts:
     
Equity contracts
Market
(7,834,827)
-
Equity access products
Market
5,719,889
(7,322,501)
Options written:
     
Equity contracts
Market
1,010,819
254,324
Index contracts
Market
1,136,864
207,163
Currency contracts
Currency
(1,642,535)
(20,691)
Commodity contracts
Commodity
332,000
(319,550)
   
       (16,312,374)
         (7,178,141)
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions:
     
Forward foreign exchange contracts
 
5,659,402
2,779,767
   
$        (10,652,972)
$         (4,398,374)
 
 
 
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NVH I LP
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011

 
4.Related Party Transactions
 
Certain Limited Partners of the Feeder Funds are affiliated with the Investment Manager or the General Partner.  At December 31, 2011, such affiliated Limited Partners had aggregate capital balances of approximately $77,100,000 with total capital contributed and committed amounting to $42,100,000.  In addition, at December 31, 2011, the General Partner had aggregate capital balances in the Feeder Funds of approximately $116,400,000.
 
 
5.Management Fees
 
The Mauritius Companies and Marjoram pay the Investment Manager and its wholly-owned subsidiaries a management fee on a quarterly basis of such an amount as may be mutually agreed and subject to reasonable adjustments.  The management fees paid by the Mauritius Companies and Marjoram are reflected in these consolidated financial statements as management fee expense which was $7,326,527 for the period July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.
 
 
6.Incentive Allocation
 
No General Partner incentive allocations are made at the Master Fund level.  Such allocations are made at the Holdings, New Vernon India Fund LP and New Vernon India Fund II LP levels.
 
 
7.Administrator
 
The Master Fund entered into an administration agreement with Citi Hedge Fund Services North America, Inc., (the “Administrator”).  Subject to the General Partner’s supervision, the Administrator handles among other things, processing capital transactions, monthly and quarterly procedures and functions specified in the agreement.  The Master Fund pays the Administrator a fee for these services, approximately $150,000 for the period July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011, which is included in professional fees in the consolidated statement of operations.
 
 
8.Partners’ Capital
 
Capital Contributions and Withdrawals
The Master Fund accepts contributions and withdrawals from the Feeder Funds quarterly or at such other times as the General Partner decides.
 
From inception through December 31, 2011, the Limited Partners had total capital commitments of $1,330,000,000, of which $1,330,000,000 has been contributed to the Feeder Funds, and total withdrawals of approximately $833,800,000.
 
Capital withdrawals payable in the consolidated statement of assets, liabilities and partners’ capital represent capital withdrawals effective December 31, 2011.
 
Allocation of Net Profits and Net Losses
The net profits and net losses of the Master Fund are allocated to Holdings and the Feeder Funds in proportion to relative capital interests on a quarterly basis and at such other times when capital transactions occur.  The General Partner does not receive an allocation of net profit or net loss at the Master Fund level.
 
 
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NVH I LP
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011
For the period July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011, all expenses were recorded by the Master Fund and allocated to Holdings and the Feeder Funds based on their proportionate share of the Master Fund, except for direct management fees charged to the Feeder Funds.
 
The Master Fund pays management fees to the Investment Manager on behalf of Holdings, New Vernon India Fund LP and New Vernon India Fund II LP.  For the period July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011, the Master Fund paid $6,162,487 of these management fees.  The payment of such fees on behalf of Holdings, New Vernon India Fund LP and New Vernon India Fund II LP was effected by deemed distributions of an equivalent amount.
 
Distributions
The Master Fund does not generally intend to pay distributions.  During the period July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011, there were deemed distributions to Holdings, New Vernon India Fund LP and New Vernon India Fund II LP related to management fees the Master Fund paid on their behalf.
 
 
9.Risks
 
The following summary of certain risk factors is not intended to be a comprehensive summary of all risks inherent in investing in the Master Fund.
 
An investment in the Master Fund is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk due to the nature of the Master Fund’s investments and the strategies employed.  There can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the Master Fund will be achieved.
 
The Master Fund has elements of risk not typically associated with investments in the United States as it is concentrated in India at December 31, 2011.  Such additional risks include, but are not limited to, political or economic conditions in India or the possible imposition of adverse governmental laws or currency exchange restrictions which could cause the securities and their market to be less liquid and prices more volatile than those comparable to the United States.  Indian or Mauritian tax law and the tax treaty between India and Mauritius are subject to change which may have an adverse impact on the Master Fund.  Because certain markets and instruments in which the Master Fund invests are volatile and may be illiquid or the Master Fund’s holdings of listed common stocks relative to the average daily trading volume of these common stocks is significant, the prices which may be realized upon disposition of certain listed common stocks and related equity access products may differ from the Master Fund’s carrying value.  Designated Investments by their nature can be long-term, illiquid, restricted as to their resale or without a readily ascertainable market value.  Such investments can take a significant period of time to reach a state of maturity at which liquidation can be considered.  At December 31, 2011, the fair value of Designated Investments was $328,407,593 (which excludes Designated Investments of $8,439,891 valued at their last available public sale price).  As discussed in Note 2, such fair value may not be ultimately realizable and the difference to the carrying values reported in the consolidated condensed schedule of investments could be material to the consolidated financial statements.  Also discussed in Note 2, equity access products have inherent leverage which magnifies the effect of any underlying security price change on the Master Fund's capital.
 
Real estate investments are subject to various risk factors.  Generally, real estate investments could be adversely affected by a recession or general economic downturn where the properties are located.  Real estate investment performance is also subject to the success that a particular property manager has in managing the property.
 
 
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NVH I LP
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011
 
 
The Master Fund clears substantially all of its securities purchases and sales and maintains its foreign currency positions and forward contracts through and with Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC or CitiGroup the “Prime Brokers and Clearing Agents”, pursuant to clearance agreements.  Substantially all foreign currency, listed and unlisted securities, equity access products, options and forward contracts are maintained with the Prime Brokers and Clearing Agents and may be held by the Prime Brokers and Clearing Agents as collateral.  The Master Fund is subject to credit risk to the extent that the Prime Brokers and Clearing Agents may be unable to fulfill their obligations either to return the Master Fund’s securities and collateral or pay amounts owed.  Collateral requirements for open derivative positions (including equity access products and forward contracts) can change rapidly based on market conditions and can result in additional collateral calls or sales of collateral.
 
In the normal course of its business, the Master Fund trades various financial instruments and enters into certain investment activities with off-balance sheet risk and/or counterparty credit risk.  These financial instruments include futures, forwards, equity access products, index products, options and short sales.  Each of these financial instruments contains varying degrees of off-balance sheet risk whereby changes in the fair values of the securities underlying the financial instruments may affect the fair value of the contracts and such effects may be in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated statement of assets, liabilities and partners’ capital.  Short sales and written call options have unlimited risk.  The contract or notional amounts of these derivative instruments reflects the Master Fund’s extent of involvement in the particular class of financial instruments and does not represent amounts subject to risk of loss.  The Master Fund is exposed to credit risk associated with counterparty nonperformance to the extent of unrealized gains inherent in such contracts at the date of default.
 
The Master Fund may invest in securities or maintain cash denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.  The Master Fund is exposed to risk that the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies may change in a manner, which has an adverse affect on the reported value of the Master Fund’s assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other that the U.S. dollar.  The Master Fund has significant exposure to the Indian Rupee at December 31, 2011.
 
Legal, tax and regulatory changes could occur during the term of the Master Fund that may adversely affect the Master Fund.  The regulatory environment for hedge funds is evolving, and changes in the regulation of hedge funds may adversely affect the fair value of investments held by the Master Fund and the ability of the Master Fund to obtain the leverage it might otherwise obtain or to pursue its trading strategies.  In addition, securities and futures markets are subject to comprehensive statutes, regulations and margin requirements.  Regulators and self-regulatory organizations and exchanges are authorized to take extraordinary actions in the event of market emergencies.  The regulation of derivative transactions and short selling and funds that engage in such transactions is an evolving area of law and is subject to modification by government and judicial actions.  The effect of any future regulatory change on the Master Fund could be substantial and adverse.
 
The Master Fund incurs counterparty credit risks associated with various products including cash and cash equivalents, margin deposits with brokers, equity access products and index products.  Primary counterparties include Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, CitiGroup and Goldman Sachs and/or their affiliated entities.  The Master Fund is subject to credit risk should any of these financial institutions be unable to fulfill their obligations.
 
Market risk is influenced by the nature of the items included in a particular category of financial instruments and by the relationship among various external factors.
 
 
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NVH I LP
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011
At December 31, 2011, the Master Fund was concentrated in India and the industries listed in the consolidated condensed schedule of investments.
 
As discussed in Note 1, the Investment Manager provides investment management services to the Master Fund.  The Master Fund could be materially affected by the actions and liquidity of the Investment Manager.
 
As discussed in Note 1, the Master Fund’s investors are Holdings and the Feeder Funds.  The Master Fund could be materially affected by the actions of Holdings and the Feeder Funds or their underlying investors.  At December 31, 2011, the Feeder Funds had limited partners with individually significant capital balances including New Vernon India (Cayman) Fund LP and New Vernon India Fund II LP which had one limited partner each.
 
 
10.Commitments and Contingencies
 
In the normal course of business, the Master Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnifications.  The Master Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Master Fund that have not yet occurred.  The General Partner expects the risk of loss to be remote.
 
The Master Fund makes certain commitments to invest in private investments and private equity funds.  Unfunded commitments at December 31, 2011 amounted to approximately $28,700,000 and $11,000,000 to private investments and private equity funds, respectively.
 
 
11.Financial Highlights
 
The following financial highlights are for the period July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.  Such results are not predictive of future performance.
 
Total return (1) (2)                                                                                                                                          (22.88)%
 
Ratios to weighted average limited partners’ capital (2)
 
Net investment loss(0.21)%
 
Total expenses  0.61%
 
 
(1)
Total return is calculated for the limited partners taken as a whole.  Total return is calculated based on the change in partners’ capital (adjusted for the effects of any capital contributions or withdrawals) for the current period only and, therefore does not reflect the history-to-date of the return of the Master Fund.  An individual limited partner’s return may vary from these returns based on such factors as the timing of capital transactions and Holding and Feeder Fund level income and expenses and incentive allocations.

 
(2)
Not annualized.  The ratios of net investment loss and total expenses to average limited partners’ capital on an annualized basis are (0.41)% and 1.22%, respectively.  These ratios are calculated based on average limited partners’ capital.
 
 
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NVH I LP
(a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011
 
 
 
12.Subsequent Events
 
The Master Fund has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through March 30, 2012, which is the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued, and there were no subsequent events to disclose.
 

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