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Exclusive | Rossari Biotech to end IPO hiatus, likely to be first listed company in COVID-19 lockdown

BUSINESS

Exclusive | Rossari Biotech to end IPO hiatus, likely to be first listed company in COVID-19 lockdown

It has been 108 days since an Indian company made its debut on Dalal Street.

Exclusive | Ex-ICICI Bank executive Murali Ramakrishnan likely to be named as CEO of South Indian Bank

BUSINESS

Exclusive | Ex-ICICI Bank executive Murali Ramakrishnan likely to be named as CEO of South Indian Bank

If the proposed move fructifies, Ramakrishnan would be the first MD & CEO of South Indian Bank coming on board from a private sector lender.

Yes Bank takes Zee Entertainment to court over $50 million loan guarantee spat

BUSINESS

Yes Bank takes Zee Entertainment to court over $50 million loan guarantee spat

Yes Bank fails to get interim relief in the Bombay High Court, case is related to a disputed guarantee on a 2016 loan.

Contract research firm Anthem Biosciences looks to sell minority stake in deal valuing firm at $1 billion

BUSINESS

Contract research firm Anthem Biosciences looks to sell minority stake in deal valuing firm at $1 billion

“Anthem Biosciences is looking to tap investors, primarily private equity funds & sell a 10 percent stake in the firm and raise around $100 million. If plans fructify, this would value the firm at a billion dollars," a source said.

Private equity firm Carlyle to buy a fifth of Piramal Ent's pharma business for nearly $490 million

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Private equity firm Carlyle to buy a fifth of Piramal Ent's pharma business for nearly $490 million

The transaction values the Piramal Pharma at an enterprise value (EV) of $2.77 billion with an upside component of up to $360 million depending on the company’s FY21 performance.

Exclusive: Poonawalla family's Serum Institute looks to raise $1 billion for big-ticket COVID-19 vaccine project

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Exclusive: Poonawalla family's Serum Institute looks to raise $1 billion for big-ticket COVID-19 vaccine project

Investment banks Goldman Sachs, Citi and Avendus Capital have been engaged as advisors for the process by the privately held vaccine manufacturer, say sources.

Exclusive | Blackstone launches block deal in Embassy Office Parks REIT, looks to raise around $300 million

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Exclusive | Blackstone launches block deal in Embassy Office Parks REIT, looks to raise around $300 million

Embassy Office Parks REIT owns a portfolio comprising seven office parks and four prime city-centre office buildings, totalling 32.7 million sq ft as of December 31, 2018.

Shriram Transport Finance hires 8 bankers for a Rs 1,500 crore rights issue

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Shriram Transport Finance hires 8 bankers for a Rs 1,500 crore rights issue

The firm seeks to improve its capital adequacy ratio and debt-to-equity ratio and boost its lending business through this rights issue.

HDFC looking to raise up to Rs 14,000 crore to bolster liquidity and expand business

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HDFC looking to raise up to Rs 14,000 crore to bolster liquidity and expand business

HDFC said it has made provisions of Rs 10,988 crore as of March 31. This is Rs 6,800 crore over and above the regulatory requirement.

COVID-19 impact: SEBI paves way for consolidation of promoter stake and quicker QIP deals in listed companies

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COVID-19 impact: SEBI paves way for consolidation of promoter stake and quicker QIP deals in listed companies

Spare a thought for the small-cap and mid-cap companies.

CSB Bank appoints Pralay Mondal as president 

BUSINESS

CSB Bank appoints Pralay Mondal as president 

Mondal, who was with Axis Bank, is expected to take up his new assignment in September 2020.

Axis Bank's Pralay Mondal likely to join Fairfax-backed Catholic Syrian Bank

BUSINESS

Axis Bank's Pralay Mondal likely to join Fairfax-backed Catholic Syrian Bank

"After joining CSB Bank, Mondal may later take up a leadership position following a transition period," a source told Moneycontrol.

Exclusive: HDFC joins fundraising bandwagon, looks to collect around Rs 12,000 crore

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Exclusive: HDFC joins fundraising bandwagon, looks to collect around Rs 12,000 crore

The QIP component is slated to be around Rs 7,000 crore and the convertible component around Rs 5,000 crore

The fundraising tsunami few expected during COVID-19

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The fundraising tsunami few expected during COVID-19

Moneycontrol spoke to corporate India’s top merchant bankers and capital market lawyers to decode the enormous wave of fundraising in the equity capital markets during the lockdown, the key triggers and trends and the road ahead…

JM Financial launches $100 million QIP

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JM Financial launches $100 million QIP

The QIP has been launched at an indicative price of Rs 70 per share, which represents a 1.41 percent discount to the last closing price on June 9

Have adequate liquidity to weather condition, says Yatra CEO after failed Ebix merger

BUSINESS

Have adequate liquidity to weather condition, says Yatra CEO after failed Ebix merger

“Our liquidity combined with our current fixed cost base of $1.2 million gives us enough of a cushion for the near term,” he told Moneycontrol, brushing aside concerns about the financial health of the firm post the failed deal with Ebix.

JM Financial may launch around $100 million QIP today

BUSINESS

JM Financial may launch around $100 million QIP today

Moneycontrol was the first to report the firm’s QIP plans on June 6.

Ebix plans countersuit against Yatra as merger fight intensifies

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Ebix plans countersuit against Yatra as merger fight intensifies

The Ebix response followed Yatra Online’s announcement on June 6 that it had terminated a pending merger agreement with Ebix and opted for litigation seeking ‘substantial damages’ over alleged breach of deal terms

Edelweiss group's arm acquires Navayuga's road assets in north-east India for $150 million

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Edelweiss group's arm acquires Navayuga's road assets in north-east India for $150 million

“The buyout has been struck for an enterprise value of nearly $150 million,” a source with knowledge of the matter told Moneycontrol.

Exclusive | Brookfield buys Emami Group’s solar business; deal part of conglomerate’s non-core asset sale strategy

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Exclusive | Brookfield buys Emami Group’s solar business; deal part of conglomerate’s non-core asset sale strategy

When contacted, Emami Group confirmed the transaction. Emami Power is not linked directly to the listed flagship firm Emami Ltd and is a unit belonging to the promoter group.

Exclusive | PE firm Everstone Capital prepares to take Modern Foods off its menu

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Exclusive | PE firm Everstone Capital prepares to take Modern Foods off its menu

Singapore-headquartered private equity firm Everstone Capital has decided to put Modern Foods, which it acquired in 2015 from HUL, on the block, people with knowledge of the matter told Moneycontrol.

Exclusive l JM Financial looks to raise around $100 million via QIP, in talks with I-Sec & IDFC securities

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Exclusive l JM Financial looks to raise around $100 million via QIP, in talks with I-Sec & IDFC securities

A source confirmed the QIP plans to Moneycontrol and said it could be launched within the next few weeks.

Exclusive | Tata Power prepares to launch rights issue along with infra trust to cut debt

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Exclusive | Tata Power prepares to launch rights issue along with infra trust to cut debt

India’s largest private integrated power company’s rights issue could be upwards of Rs 2,000 crore. Tata Power to join similar fundraising efforts of companies such as RIL, M&M Financial Services, Future Consumer and Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail.

Standard Life launches fresh $260 million block deal in HDFC Life; second stake sale in a day

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Standard Life launches fresh $260 million block deal in HDFC Life; second stake sale in a day

Earlier in the day, in a separate block deal, Standard Life sold 1.3 percent stake in HDFC Life Insurance in a separate block deal.

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