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DAM Capital to file for IPO shortly, India's first ever by a pure play boutique i-bank

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DAM Capital to file for IPO shortly, India's first ever by a pure play boutique i-bank

The firm was set up by Dharmesh Mehta in November 2019. Mehta was earlier the MD & CEO of Axis Capital and has more than three decades of experience in capital markets

Theobroma stake sale: Switz Group, Kedaara Capital, Carlyle, ChrysCapital seek a big bite

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Theobroma stake sale: Switz Group, Kedaara Capital, Carlyle, ChrysCapital seek a big bite

On March 8, Moneycontrol reported that key investor ICICI Venture and the promoters of Theobroma had appointed Arpwood Capital to explore the sale of a controlling stake at a targeted valuation around Rs 3,500 crore

Bajaj Housing Finance targets valuation of Rs 56k cr-Rs 59k cr for IPO; may trim issue size and launch in September

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Bajaj Housing Finance targets valuation of Rs 56k cr-Rs 59k cr for IPO; may trim issue size and launch in September

Moneycontrol was the first to report the firm's listing plans on March 27. The move marks the return of the Bajaj Group to the public markets after several years

JSW Cement may file draft papers for Rs 4,000-crore IPO soon

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JSW Cement may file draft papers for Rs 4,000-crore IPO soon

JSW Cement has raised up to Rs. 1,500 crore from private equity investors, Apollo Global Management Inc. (through its managed funds) and Synergy Metals Investments Holding, in July 2021

Ola Electric IPO's anchor book likely on August 1; issue may launch between August 2-6 for public

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Ola Electric IPO's anchor book likely on August 1; issue may launch between August 2-6 for public

As per the proposed timeline, the listing of the firm, which is set to become the first-ever Indian EV two-wheeler to drive into Dalal Street, is likely on August 9, sources added.

Mega sale of Advent-backed Bharat Serums: Mankind Pharma emerges as likely front-runner

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Mega sale of Advent-backed Bharat Serums: Mankind Pharma emerges as likely front-runner

Moneycontrol was the first to report the sale plan of Bharat Serums on December 2. Later, on July 3, Moneycontrol was also the first to report that Mankind Pharma & the EQT-ADIA combine were the key suitors for the buyout.

Ola Electric's $740 mn IPO likely in August, targeting $4-4.25 billion valuation

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Ola Electric's $740 mn IPO likely in August, targeting $4-4.25 billion valuation

The proposed listing, first ever by an Indian EV two-wheeler maker, would be a landmark moment for India's auto sector and may encourage value unlocking among peers.

'Higher the capex in Budget, the better; PEs happiest-ever from capital market exit momentum': JM Financial's Vishal Kampani

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'Higher the capex in Budget, the better; PEs happiest-ever from capital market exit momentum': JM Financial's Vishal Kampani

In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol's, Kampani adds that global private equity funds are happier than ever with the exit momentum from India's capital markets and will continue to acquire more firms than corporates going ahead.

Budget 2024: What is on the private equity wish list?

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Budget 2024: What is on the private equity wish list?

Private equity investments saw a 31 percent year-on-year rise during the April-June period, though the number of deals dipped from 353 to 299, LSEG Deals Intelligence data shows

Temasek's Ravi Lambah on Manipal Hospitals IPO, impact of Hyundai India listing on MNCs and ongoing block deal frenzy

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Temasek's Ravi Lambah on Manipal Hospitals IPO, impact of Hyundai India listing on MNCs and ongoing block deal frenzy

Over the last decade, India has been Temasek’s best performing market globally and its total mark to market India exposure, including the indirect exposure to Airtel through Singtel, is around $37 billion

Cyril Amarchand's Shishir Vayttaden to join Khaitan & Co along with 2 other partners

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Cyril Amarchand's Shishir Vayttaden to join Khaitan & Co along with 2 other partners

Vayttaden specialises in public and private M&A and in private equity transactions. He is the author of a highly respected textbook on the Indian takeover code and is also a best-selling fiction author of the book, Kill the Lawyers.

MC Exclusive | PE firm Actis-promoted NBFC Profectus Capital looks to sell stake, induct a partner

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MC Exclusive | PE firm Actis-promoted NBFC Profectus Capital looks to sell stake, induct a partner

Profectus Capital is registered with the RBI as a systematically important non-deposit-taking NBFC and focuses on two clusters - services and manufacturing

MC Exclusive | Speciality hospital chain The Eye Foundation taps PE funds in maiden bid to raise $100 mn

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MC Exclusive | Speciality hospital chain The Eye Foundation taps PE funds in maiden bid to raise $100 mn

In the last two years, the Indian eye care segment has attracted investments from private equity firms like Chrys Capital, TPG Growth, Temasek and Quadria Capital

Aavas Financiers: EQT, CVC Capital & Bain in the fray as promoters Kedaara, Partners Group explore full exit

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Aavas Financiers: EQT, CVC Capital & Bain in the fray as promoters Kedaara, Partners Group explore full exit

In February 2016, a Kedaara-Partners JV acquired Aavas Financiers Ltd. Incidentally, both the promoters, Kedaara Capital and Partners Group, have diluted part stake earlier in the year via the block deal route.

Multiples PE front-runner to pick up minority stake in Premji Invest-backed Shubham Housing Finance

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Multiples PE front-runner to pick up minority stake in Premji Invest-backed Shubham Housing Finance

Premji Invest holds a stake of around 41 per cent in Shubham Housing Finance and other investors include Helion Ventures Partners, British International Investment, Asian Development Bank, Leapfrog Investments and Motilal Oswal PE

Vishal Mega Mart weighing confidential filing of IPO papers; fourth after Tata Play, Oyo & Swiggy

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Vishal Mega Mart weighing confidential filing of IPO papers; fourth after Tata Play, Oyo & Swiggy

In May 2018, Kedaara Capital and Partners Group acquired Vishal Mega Mart from TPG

Aavas Financiers: Big-bang stake sale brewing as Kedaara, Partners Group explore full exit

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Aavas Financiers: Big-bang stake sale brewing as Kedaara, Partners Group explore full exit

In February 2016, a Kedaara-Partners JV acquired Aavas Financiers Ltd. Incidentally, both the promoters, Kedaara Capital and Partners Group, have diluted part stake earlier in the year via the block deal route

Mega sale of Advent-backed Bharat Serums & Vaccines: Who are the 3 suitors in the final lap?

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Mega sale of Advent-backed Bharat Serums & Vaccines: Who are the 3 suitors in the final lap?

Moneycontrol was the first to report the firm's sale plans on December 2. Advent International is expecting a valuation between $1.5 bn to $2bn for its portfolio company, the report had added.

Polycab India promoters likely to sell part stake worth upto $257 million via block deal

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Polycab India promoters likely to sell part stake worth upto $257 million via block deal

The block deal has been launched and investment bank Jefferies is acting as the advisor, one of the sources said

'Expected IPO timelines are 18-24 months': Kogta Financial's Arun Kogta post fresh fund raise by Ontario Teachers

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'Expected IPO timelines are 18-24 months': Kogta Financial's Arun Kogta post fresh fund raise by Ontario Teachers

Kogta Financial, an NBFC (non-banking financial services company), has sealed a series E fund raising round and mopped up Rs 1,230 crore from top Canadian pension fund Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.The Jaipur-based firm was founded in 1996 and has assets under management of Rs 4,800 crore

NBFC Kogta Financial raises $148 mn from Canada's Ontario Teachers Pension Plan in Series E round

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NBFC Kogta Financial raises $148 mn from Canada's Ontario Teachers Pension Plan in Series E round

The deal will also provide partial exits to Kogta’s existing institutional investors Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia and Creador

Canada's Ontario Teachers may invest around $150 mn in Kogta Financial; Creador, Morgan Stanley PE to partially exit

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Canada's Ontario Teachers may invest around $150 mn in Kogta Financial; Creador, Morgan Stanley PE to partially exit

Ontario Teachers is looking to pick up a stake of around 24 percent in the NBFC, multiple people in the know told Moneycontrol

Prestige Estates taps Kotak, JPM, JM Fin and CLSA for Rs 5,000-crore QIP; launch likely in July-Aug

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Prestige Estates taps Kotak, JPM, JM Fin and CLSA for Rs 5,000-crore QIP; launch likely in July-Aug

In April, Prestige Group announced that it had achieved a record-breaking sales milestone of Rs 21,040 crore for FY24

Hyundai effect? Italian auto component maker Carraro Group picks 3 i-bankers, kickstarts India IPO prep

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Hyundai effect? Italian auto component maker Carraro Group picks 3 i-bankers, kickstarts India IPO prep

Carraro's presence in India dates back to 1997, when a JV was signed with Escorts Ltd, leading to the development of a project to establish a manufacturing centre in the Ranjangaon (Pune) area

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