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Meesho targeting post-money valuation of Rs 52,500 crore for IPO; set to launch in December

BUSINESS

Meesho targeting post-money valuation of Rs 52,500 crore for IPO; set to launch in December

The net proceeds from the IPO will be used for cloud infra investments, inorganic growth and others aspects

Adani Group launches Rs 2,500 cr block deal eyeing full exit from AWL Agri Business

BUSINESS

Adani Group launches Rs 2,500 cr block deal eyeing full exit from AWL Agri Business

Earlier in the week, Adani Group which held 20 per cent stake in AWL Agri Business, sold 13 per cent  to Wilmar International Ltd by an off-market transaction worth Rs 4,646 crore

Zydus Lifesciences picks 3 I-banks for Rs 5,000-crore QIP; may launch deal by early 2026

BUSINESS

Zydus Lifesciences picks 3 I-banks for Rs 5,000-crore QIP; may launch deal by early 2026

The firm is looking to reduce its debt and eyeing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) opportunities, especially linked to its US specialty business

Emirates Telecommunications Group Company enters race for majority stake in TA Associates & True North backed Accion Labs

BUSINESS

Emirates Telecommunications Group Company enters race for majority stake in TA Associates & True North backed Accion Labs

Investment banks JP Morgan and Avendus Capital are the sell-side advisors on the proposed transaction which is currently at an advanced stage

 BNP Paribas, Prudential Plc, PE’s line up for Warburg Pincus stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance

BUSINESS

 BNP Paribas, Prudential Plc, PE’s line up for Warburg Pincus stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance

"On September 16, Moneycontrol was the first to report that Warburg Pincus had kickstarted the process to explore an exit from IndiaFirst Life Insurance"

ChrysCapital leads race for stake buy in Nash Industries valuing firm between Rs 6,000 cr-Rs 6,300 cr

BUSINESS

ChrysCapital leads race for stake buy in Nash Industries valuing firm between Rs 6,000 cr-Rs 6,300 cr

Set up in 1971, Bengaluru based manufacturing solutions provider Nash Industries has capabilities in design, precision sheet metal stamping, fabrication and assemblies

Swiggy ropes in 3 advisors for mega fund raise up to Rs 10,000 crore

BUSINESS

Swiggy ropes in 3 advisors for mega fund raise up to Rs 10,000 crore

During its Q2FY26 earnings call, the management indicated that the proceeds from the proposed QIP would be used for strategic reserves and " innovation capital" going ahead

Global beer giant Carlsberg picks Citi, JPMorgan as advisors for India IPO: Sources

BUSINESS

Global beer giant Carlsberg picks Citi, JPMorgan as advisors for India IPO: Sources

Denmark-headquartered Carlsberg entered the Indian market in 2007

ChrysCapital’s Kunal Shroff says Lenskart IPO will ‘stack up well’ as investors debate Rs 70,000-crore valuation

BUSINESS

ChrysCapital’s Kunal Shroff says Lenskart IPO will ‘stack up well’ as investors debate Rs 70,000-crore valuation

Softbank, ADIA and Temasek are some of the other investors in Lenskart.

ChrysCapital closes record $2.2 bn fund; largest PE fund ever raised by an India-focused firm

BUSINESS

ChrysCapital closes record $2.2 bn fund; largest PE fund ever raised by an India-focused firm

The latest fund marks a more than 60 per cent jump from ChrysCapital's $1.35 billion Fund IX in 2022

Private equity firms may list in India as IPO market expands: KKR Global Co-CEO Scott Nuttall

BUSINESS

Private equity firms may list in India as IPO market expands: KKR Global Co-CEO Scott Nuttall

"It really does feel like our type of capital is welcome here and private capital naturally wants to go where it’s welcomed," the top private equity executive said alluding to the investment friendly regime under the Indian government.

PE firm Hillhouse Investment to onboard Sudip Mahapatra of S&R Associates 

BUSINESS

PE firm Hillhouse Investment to onboard Sudip Mahapatra of S&R Associates 

In India, Hillhouse Investment which has multiple IPO-bound portfolio firms, has acquired warehousing assets from IndoSpace and has also struck a JV with Mitsubishi Group for industrial and logistics facilities

Kedaara Capital-IFC combine emerges front-runner for minority stake buy in IPO-bound Axis Finance

COMPANIES

Kedaara Capital-IFC combine emerges front-runner for minority stake buy in IPO-bound Axis Finance

As of September 30, 2025, the overall assets under Axis Finance hit Rs 43,012 crore

Lenskart targets IPO valuation of around Rs 70,000 crore; set to launch issue between Oct 31-Nov 4

BUSINESS

Lenskart targets IPO valuation of around Rs 70,000 crore; set to launch issue between Oct 31-Nov 4

Due to pre-IPO rounds, the OFS or offer for sale portion may be trimmed and the final combined size of the issue may fall between Rs 7,250 crore ($826 mn) to Rs 7,350 crore ($837 mn), sources told Moneycontrol

MTR Foods parent Orkla India likely to launch around Rs 1,660 crore IPO between Oct 29 and Oct 31

BUSINESS

MTR Foods parent Orkla India likely to launch around Rs 1,660 crore IPO between Oct 29 and Oct 31

The post-money valuation of the IPO has settled at around Rs 10,000 crore ( $1.13 bn) at the higher end of the price band, sources told Moneycontrol

Emirates NBD to acquire majority stake in RBL Bank through primary infusion of $3bn

BUSINESS

Emirates NBD to acquire majority stake in RBL Bank through primary infusion of $3bn

The proposed investment will be made via a preferential issue of up to 60% and will be subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Temasek enters exclusive talks for minority stake in Romsons Group at around $1bn valuation

BUSINESS

Temasek enters exclusive talks for minority stake in Romsons Group at around $1bn valuation

The proposed transaction would provide growth capital to Romsons Group for approaching new markets and aid in potential inorganic activity

Piramal-Bain JV IndiaRF promoted Synthimed Labs exploring fund raise at up to $1-bn valuation

BUSINESS

Piramal-Bain JV IndiaRF promoted Synthimed Labs exploring fund raise at up to $1-bn valuation

 The portfolio firm, which acquired the API & CRAMS business of Indi-Swift Laboratories in September 2023, is keen on more inorganic activity

RBL Bank to consider fund raise proposal on October 18 in backdrop of majority stake sale talks with Emirates NBD

BUSINESS

RBL Bank to consider fund raise proposal on October 18 in backdrop of majority stake sale talks with Emirates NBD

If the Emirates NBD-RBL Bank transaction goes through, it would be one of the biggest banking sector m&a's in India Inc, underscoring the rising interest of overseas financial services majors in Indian assets

Emirates NBD in advanced talks for acquiring majority stake in RBL Bank

BUSINESS

Emirates NBD in advanced talks for acquiring majority stake in RBL Bank

At the end of day's trade on October 13, a 51 per cent stake in the private sector lender was worth around Rs 9,071 crore ( $1.02 bn). Emirates NBD has also been linked to the IDBI Bank stake sale earlier.

MTR Foods parent Orkla India eyeing $1 bn-plus IPO valuation; issue launch likely by November

BUSINESS

MTR Foods parent Orkla India eyeing $1 bn-plus IPO valuation; issue launch likely by November

The MNC issue, purely an offer for sale, is likely to be launched by November depending on market conditions

Jean Eric Salata nominated to succeed founder Conni Jonsson as Chairperson of EQT's board

BUSINESS

Jean Eric Salata nominated to succeed founder Conni Jonsson as Chairperson of EQT's board

EQT's India portfolio includes IPO-bound Indira IVF, Credila Financial Services and Niwas Housing Finance (formerly known as IndoStar Home Finance)

Private equity fund True North exploring sale of controlling stake in pharma firm Integrace

BUSINESS

Private equity fund True North exploring sale of controlling stake in pharma firm Integrace

Early discussions have kickstarted with a few select suitors keen on a domestic formulations platform. Temasek is the other key shareholder in Integrace.

Tata Capital trims valuation to around $15.7 billion ahead of IPO launch

BUSINESS

Tata Capital trims valuation to around $15.7 billion ahead of IPO launch

The decision was taken over the weekend and the move is a 'good will' gesture by the Tata's to leave more on the table for investors, sources told Moneycontrol

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