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Deborshi Chaki

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UltraTech Cement in advanced talks to acquire HeidelbergCement India

BUSINESS

UltraTech Cement in advanced talks to acquire HeidelbergCement India

German cement maker Heidelberg owns a 69.39 percent stake in the company, which is listed on the Indian stock exchanges  

Jubilant promoters to tap MFs, HNIs to raise $700 mn to part finance Coca-Cola bottling biz stake purchase

BUSINESS

Jubilant promoters to tap MFs, HNIs to raise $700 mn to part finance Coca-Cola bottling biz stake purchase

The plan to raise debt from the domestic markets to fund the stake purchase comes even as the promoters have a committed credit line from Goldman Sachs for the entire deal size of Rs 12,500 crore

Charges of 'imitation' and a social media war: What led up to the Lodha vs Lodha legal feud

BUSINESS

Charges of 'imitation' and a social media war: What led up to the Lodha vs Lodha legal feud

Observers said that the case has been a long time coming, with the brothers accusing each other of high debt, financial mismanagement, and violations of a family settlement signed nearly a decade ago.

MC Exclusive | Must look beyond a few days of share price fluctuation: Ramesh Kalyanaraman of Kalyan Jewellers

BUSINESS

MC Exclusive | Must look beyond a few days of share price fluctuation: Ramesh Kalyanaraman of Kalyan Jewellers

'As a promoter and executive director, I believe, the only thing we can do is focus on the fundamentals of our business'

Why Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s annual pay stands out in publicly-owned L&T 

BUSINESS

Why Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s annual pay stands out in publicly-owned L&T 

Subrahmanyan’s total compensation for FY24 stood at Rs 51.05 crore which was 534 times the median pay of an L&T employee

Will surpass $11 billion in EBITDA this fiscal, Adani group tells investors 

BUSINESS

Will surpass $11 billion in EBITDA this fiscal, Adani group tells investors 

The group’s total assets have increased to Rs 5.53 lakh crore to date. Its capital expenditure across verticals reached Rs 75,500 crore in the first half of this fiscal

Tata Steel shareholders may see further pain as possible $5-billion expense looms in Netherlands

BUSINESS

Tata Steel shareholders may see further pain as possible $5-billion expense looms in Netherlands

The company has long been aware of the potential ramifications of the alleged violations, but analysts suggest it has failed to take remedial action. Last week, Tata Steel Netherlands submitted a draft environmental impact assessment (EIA) to local authorities, describing it as the "next step" in its green steel initiative.

Large domestic companies look to M&A to offset challenges of slower organic growth: Rothschild & Co’s Subhakanta Bal

BUSINESS

Large domestic companies look to M&A to offset challenges of slower organic growth: Rothschild & Co’s Subhakanta Bal

Formalisation, premiumisation, and consumer aspirations are key themes shaping India’s promising long-term consumer sector outlook, said Bal.

MC Interview | SpiceJet turnaround on track, 70% of claims with lessors and vendors resolved: Ajay Singh

BUSINESS

MC Interview | SpiceJet turnaround on track, 70% of claims with lessors and vendors resolved: Ajay Singh

Chairman and managing director shares with Moneycontrol in an exclusive interview that the troubled airline’s turnaround plan is making steady progress with support from stakeholders and customers

Falling global interest rates may boost global fund investments in Indian infrastructure, says Rothschild & Co’s Aalok Shah

BUSINESS

Falling global interest rates may boost global fund investments in Indian infrastructure, says Rothschild & Co’s Aalok Shah

We evaluate all opportunities, says Anish Shah on possible JV with Volkswagen

BUSINESS

We evaluate all opportunities, says Anish Shah on possible JV with Volkswagen

In February, the two automakers signed an agreement which includes supply of electrical components and unified cells for Mahindra INGLO range of 'born-electric vehicles'

Mahindra Finance has made substantial strides in improving asset quality: Anish Shah 

BUSINESS

Mahindra Finance has made substantial strides in improving asset quality: Anish Shah 

Delinquencies, which were a significant concern, have been brought down to under 4 percent, Shah has told Moneycontrol

Mahindra will play significant role in driving India’s manufacturing growth: Anish Shah

BUSINESS

Mahindra will play significant role in driving India’s manufacturing growth: Anish Shah

Shah emphasized the company’s commitment to careful evaluation before pursuing any new sector

Mahindra group is evaluating new opportunities in emerging sectors: Anish Shah

BUSINESS

Mahindra group is evaluating new opportunities in emerging sectors: Anish Shah

The group has discussed a capex number of around Rs 30,000 crore over three years but may exceed that if new opportunities arise, Shah said

SP Group asks NCD holders to waive off restrictive covenants to aid loan refinancing against Tata Sons shares

BUSINESS

SP Group asks NCD holders to waive off restrictive covenants to aid loan refinancing against Tata Sons shares

The request for the waiver also comes as the SP Group has faced delays in raising funds to refinance the loans availed by Sterling Investment Corp, which holds over 9 percent stake in Tata Sons.

To avoid listing, Tata Sons may have to provide undertaking not to access public funds

BUSINESS

To avoid listing, Tata Sons may have to provide undertaking not to access public funds

Tata Sons is said to have sought a clarification on providing guarantees to subsidiaries

INOX India prefers greenfield expansion over expensive acquisitions: Siddharth Jain

BUSINESS

INOX India prefers greenfield expansion over expensive acquisitions: Siddharth Jain

With a stronghold in cryogenic technology, the company's non-executive director says INOX India aims to expand its LNG fuelling infrastructure and explore emerging opportunities like liquid air batteries.

China exploiting FTA route to dump steel in India: Sajjan Jindal

COMPANIES

China exploiting FTA route to dump steel in India: Sajjan Jindal

Speaking exclusively to Moneycontrol, Jindal said that China’s overcapacity in steel production is flooding global markets, with the country’s exports matching India’s entire steel production output

Our goal is to reach up to $500 million in revenue within the next 5-6 years: Jamil Khatri, co-founder, Uniqus Consulting

BUSINESS

Our goal is to reach up to $500 million in revenue within the next 5-6 years: Jamil Khatri, co-founder, Uniqus Consulting

Uniqus Consulting has a scalable business model. The fledgling firm is focusing on growth in diverse markets such as the US, the Middle East and India, according to its co-founder, Jamil Khatri.

Cipla is on a continued growth path, says MD and Global CEO Umang Vohra

BUSINESS

Cipla is on a continued growth path, says MD and Global CEO Umang Vohra

From an Indian pharma perspective, I don't anticipate any sweeping changes. India is seen as a reliable and trusted partner in the US, Vohra tells Moneycontrol in an exclusive interview

Cipla is well-positioned to take advantage of US policy shifts, CEO Umang Vohra  

BUSINESS

Cipla is well-positioned to take advantage of US policy shifts, CEO Umang Vohra  

Cipla’s FDA-compliant facilities and its investments in US-based units place it in a strong position to weather potential trade disruptions, says Umang Vohra

Punit Goenka to face a test of investor confidence at Zee Entertainment AGM

BUSINESS

Punit Goenka to face a test of investor confidence at Zee Entertainment AGM

Analysts note that ZEEL’s institutional shareholders, including domestic mutual funds and foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), will play a critical role in determining Goenka’s continuity.

Alpha Wave Global in advanced talks to pick up minority stake in VLCC backed by Carlyle

BUSINESS

Alpha Wave Global in advanced talks to pick up minority stake in VLCC backed by Carlyle

Carlyle acquired a 66 percent controlling stake in VLCC in January 2023 from its founders Vandana and Mukesh Luthra for around $300 million

KKR in exclusive talks to acquire cancer hospital chain HCG from CVC Capital

BUSINESS

KKR in exclusive talks to acquire cancer hospital chain HCG from CVC Capital

CVC’s 60.36 percent stake in HealthCare Global is worth around Rs 3,613.97 crore, as the stock’s closing price in the previous week

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