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Race for Shriram Housing Finance: Mubadala in talks to join front-runner Warburg Pincus as co-investor

BUSINESS

Race for Shriram Housing Finance: Mubadala in talks to join front-runner Warburg Pincus as co-investor

Parent Shriram Finance, which is mainly into commercial vehicle financing, owns 84.82 percent in Shriram Housing Finance, while 14.94 percent stake is held by San Fransisco, California-based private equity player Valiant Capital Management

Veeda Clinical Research: CX Partners-led consortium looks to sell majority stake, eyes $600 mn -$650 mn valuation

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Veeda Clinical Research: CX Partners-led consortium looks to sell majority stake, eyes $600 mn -$650 mn valuation

In December 2018, a consortium of growth-oriented private equity firms led by CX Partners acquired a 'significant' equity ownership in Veeda.

Manipal Hospitals to acquire Kolkata's Medica Synergie

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Manipal Hospitals to acquire Kolkata's Medica Synergie

Temasek-backed Manipal Hospitals will integrate Medica Synergie into its portfolio and rebrand it, taking its total bed count to more than 10,500

IPO market in India unmatched when compared to rest of the world, says PwC's Eric Janson

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IPO market in India unmatched when compared to rest of the world, says PwC's Eric Janson

In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, the PwC veteran cited technology, healthcare and industrials as his top sectoral picks for deal activity while adding that the funding winter is not yet over

Canadian pension fund CPPIB sells part stake in Delhivery via $110-mn block deal

BUSINESS

Canadian pension fund CPPIB sells part stake in Delhivery via $110-mn block deal

Over and above Delhivery, CPPIB has also bet on other new-age firms in the past like Zomato, Flipkart, Nykaa, Acko, Dailyhunt, Paytm and Byju's

Blackstone-backed Aadhar HF reduces IPO size to Rs 3,000 cr; targets early May launch at Rs 13,500-cr valuation

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Blackstone-backed Aadhar HF reduces IPO size to Rs 3,000 cr; targets early May launch at Rs 13,500-cr valuation

On April 5, Moneycontrol reported that Sebi had given the green signal for the Aadhar HF IPO. The firm had refiled its draft initial share sale documents with the market regulator in February

Race for Yes Bank: Bids likely by month-end, Emirates NBD may also join the fray

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Race for Yes Bank: Bids likely by month-end, Emirates NBD may also join the fray

NBD (National Bank of Dubai) merged with Emirates Bank International (EBI) on March 6, 2007 to form Emirates NBD

Post Ola Electric, now Ola Cabs meets investment banks, weighs IPO

BUSINESS

Post Ola Electric, now Ola Cabs meets investment banks, weighs IPO

A clutch of global and domestic investment banks are learnt to have met senior executives of Ola Cabs and discussed potential IPO

Aiming about $5 bn of India bets this year in IT, pharma/healthcare and financials: EQT Asia's Jean Salata

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Aiming about $5 bn of India bets this year in IT, pharma/healthcare and financials: EQT Asia's Jean Salata

In 2022, Sweden's EQT acquired Baring Private Equity Asia in a $7.5-billion deal to expand its Asia footprint

Citi confirms Arvind Vashistha to continue as Head of India Equity Capital Markets

BUSINESS

Citi confirms Arvind Vashistha to continue as Head of India Equity Capital Markets

Vashistha, a chartered accountant, joined Citi as head of equity capital markets in November 2014 from UBS

Citi ECM deals spearhead Arvind Vashistha to stay back

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Citi ECM deals spearhead Arvind Vashistha to stay back

Initially, Vashishtha had planned to move on and join rival investment bank JP Morgan in a senior role , Moneycontrol had reported on February 5.

Race for Yes Bank: Japan’s MUFG, SMBC weigh majority stake buyout in lender

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Race for Yes Bank: Japan’s MUFG, SMBC weigh majority stake buyout in lender

The State Bank of India-led consortium, which rescued Yes Bank in 2020, is now considering selling its stake.

Newsbreak confirmed: Hinduja Group's IIHL acquires 60% stake in Invesco India Asset Management

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Newsbreak confirmed: Hinduja Group's IIHL acquires 60% stake in Invesco India Asset Management

IAMI is the Indian arm of Invesco Ltd, a leading independent global investment management firm with over $1.6 trillion in assets under management

Bain Capital eyeing exit from Axis Bank, launches around $430-mn block deal

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Bain Capital eyeing exit from Axis Bank, launches around $430-mn block deal

In November 2017, in one of the largest private equity investments in the Indian banking sector, Bain Capital invested Rs 6,854 crore in Axis Bank

Gland Pharma's ex-promoter Dr Ravi Penmetsa launches $150-mn block deal with upsize option

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Gland Pharma's ex-promoter Dr Ravi Penmetsa launches $150-mn block deal with upsize option

The floor price, which is at a discount of 7.3 percent, is likely to be at Rs 1,725 per share

Bajaj Finance arm Bajaj Housing Finance picks Kotak, Axis, BofA, JM Fin and SBI Caps for mega IPO

BUSINESS

Bajaj Finance arm Bajaj Housing Finance picks Kotak, Axis, BofA, JM Fin and SBI Caps for mega IPO

This move marks the Bajaj Group's return to the public market after many years. The Board will meet on April 24 to address listing requirements.

Blackstone-backed Aadhar HF gets Sebi nod for Rs 5,000-cr IPO post re-filing of draft papers

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Blackstone-backed Aadhar HF gets Sebi nod for Rs 5,000-cr IPO post re-filing of draft papers

The affordable home financier had refiled its draft initial share sale documents with Sebi on February 2. Moneycontrol was the first to report the re-filing plans of the firm on January 30.

Strength of public equity markets in India has given global investors more confidence: Blackstone's Jonathan Gray

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Strength of public equity markets in India has given global investors more confidence: Blackstone's Jonathan Gray

President of Blackstone believes India has benefited from diversification of supply chains in Asia and a growth-focused government that has helped usher in reforms such as GST, IBC and REITs

TPG-backed Sai Life Sciences picks 4 I-banks; to soon kick off Rs 5,000 cr-Rs 5,500 cr IPO

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TPG-backed Sai Life Sciences picks 4 I-banks; to soon kick off Rs 5,000 cr-Rs 5,500 cr IPO

Before switching to the listing route, TPG-backed Sai Life Sciences had explored the sale of a controlling stake in the firm and conducted a sale process, which resulted in Bain Capital emerging as the front-runner in the final leg, according to a January 25 report by Moneycontrol. But talks between both parties did not fructify into a deal

Temasek-owned Sheares Healthcare Group streamlines India operations post review

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Temasek-owned Sheares Healthcare Group streamlines India operations post review

The Sheares Healthcare Group is wholly-owned by Temasek, which had a net portfolio value of around $284 billion at the end of the last financial year. It invests in, designs, builds and operates a network of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, specialist medical centres and senior living facilities

Hinduja Group's IIHL in talks to acquire majority stake in Invesco AMC

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Hinduja Group's IIHL in talks to acquire majority stake in Invesco AMC

Sundaram MF-Principal MF, HSBC AMC-L&T MF and Bandhan-led consortium acquiring IDFC MF are some of the transactions in the sector over the past few years.

Veteran dealmaker Atul Mehra joins Axis Capital as MD & CEO

BUSINESS

Veteran dealmaker Atul Mehra joins Axis Capital as MD & CEO

Mehra began his career as an analyst at JM Financial in 1991 and departed the firm after a tenure of more than 32 years

Big 4 veteran dealmaker Vivek Gupta joins Deloitte as Transactions and One FS Tax Leader

BUSINESS

Big 4 veteran dealmaker Vivek Gupta joins Deloitte as Transactions and One FS Tax Leader

Gupta was earlier a Partner and National Head (M&A tax and PE tax) at KPMG

Sterlite Power, GIC seal JV for India power transmission platform

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Sterlite Power, GIC seal JV for India power transmission platform

Via this arrangement, Sterlite Power will own the majority stake of 51 percent and GIC will own the remaining stake.

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