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Amber plans to raise up to Rs 3,000 crore through QIP, IPO of subsidiary ILJIN Electronics

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Amber plans to raise up to Rs 3,000 crore through QIP, IPO of subsidiary ILJIN Electronics

The consumer durables player is eyeing a Rs 1,500-crore QIP for Amber Enterprises and is looking to raise another Rs 1,200-1,500 crore through ILJIN Electronics’ IPO

Blackstone targets Indian infrastructure and energy opportunities, scouts for investment talent

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Blackstone targets Indian infrastructure and energy opportunities, scouts for investment talent

The PE firm’s infrastructure business manages assets worth $60 billion, primarily in North America and Europe

Macquarie prepares to sell its TOT road bundle for $1.5 billion

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Macquarie prepares to sell its TOT road bundle for $1.5 billion

If the entire portfolio of nine roads is sold, it will be the biggest such deal in India, exceeding KKR’s acquisition of 13 roads from PNC Infratech for Rs 9,000 crore

IRB InvIT Fund likely to raise up to Rs 3,000 crore via QIP to fund road acquisitions

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IRB InvIT Fund likely to raise up to Rs 3,000 crore via QIP to fund road acquisitions

In May, IRB InvIT Fund entered into a non-binding offer with and IRB Infrastructure Trust for the transfer of its three highway assets for an aggregate enterprise value of around Rs 8,450 crore

India Inc’s cash pile growing twice as fast as its debt

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India Inc’s cash pile growing twice as fast as its debt

India Inc’s strategy to build bigger cash reserves comes at a time when companies worldwide are grappling with economic uncertainties stemming from high interest rates, supply-chain realignments, tariff wars and geopolitical disruptions

Not taking loans or pledging shares for ZEE fund infusion: Subhash Chandra

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Not taking loans or pledging shares for ZEE fund infusion: Subhash Chandra

Chandra’s comments came in an over 90 minute long call with analysts and investors, which the company said is part of its strategy to improve corporate governance and outreach to shareholders. 

Avendus sale faces delay as KKR, Gaja Capital squabble over exit premium

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Avendus sale faces delay as KKR, Gaja Capital squabble over exit premium

The deal, valued at approximately $700 million, will mark Mizuho's biggest investment in India, reflecting a major commitment to the Indian market

Promoter-led IPOs outshine PE-backed issues in returns

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Promoter-led IPOs outshine PE-backed issues in returns

An analysis of 218 IPOs from FY20 to FY25 shows that non-PE-backed', or promoter-led, companies have generated an average listing day return of 33.40%. PE-backed firms delivered a more modest 21.36%

Torrent Pharma revives talks to acquire KKR’s stake in JB Pharma; deal expected soon

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Torrent Pharma revives talks to acquire KKR’s stake in JB Pharma; deal expected soon

KKR’s stake is worth approximately Rs 13,400 crore considering the J B Pharma stock’s closing price of Rs 1,802.9 per share on June 27.

It's all in the name: Allchem IPO plans run into trademark suit filed by pharma biggie Alkem

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It's all in the name: Allchem IPO plans run into trademark suit filed by pharma biggie Alkem

The lawsuit has cast a shadow over Vadodara-based company's market debut. It has warned of serious business impact if the court accepts Alkem's demand that Allchem not be allowed to use its name and the IPO process frozen

Adani Energy in talks to acquire Megha Engineering’s transmission assets  

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Adani Energy in talks to acquire Megha Engineering’s transmission assets  

The deal talks have come at a time when there is a larger family settlement plan between MEIL’s founding duo - uncle-nephew pair P Pitchi Reddy and PV Krishna Reddy - as they restructure ownership of the construction conglomerate.

Lalithaa Jewellery promoter doubles ups as brand ambassador, fee raises governance worries ahead of IPO

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Lalithaa Jewellery promoter doubles ups as brand ambassador, fee raises governance worries ahead of IPO

The company had passed a resolution discontinuing the brand ambassador fee arrangement with effect from FY24-25.

A choppy economic environment can often be a great time to deploy capital: Samara Capital’s Abhishek Kabra

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A choppy economic environment can often be a great time to deploy capital: Samara Capital’s Abhishek Kabra

In private markets, valuations tend to be less volatile. The five-year rolling data for private equity in India shows rising deal activity and capital deployment, the Samara Capital managing director tells Moneycontrol

Retail investors bet big on turnaround stories in hopes of a jackpot

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Retail investors bet big on turnaround stories in hopes of a jackpot

Tata Motors, Yes Bank, Tata Steel, Vodafone and Suzlon energy are the stocks with highest number of retail investors

Indian pharma companies sit on record cash pile, set sights on acquisitions

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Indian pharma companies sit on record cash pile, set sights on acquisitions

In FY25 alone, the cash pile increased by over Rs 10,200 crore, underscoring a decisive shift in the capital allocation priorities of India’s drugmakers

Clean energy IPO rush this fiscal, firms line up offers worth Rs 25,000 crore

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Clean energy IPO rush this fiscal, firms line up offers worth Rs 25,000 crore

The surge reflects rising investor appetite for climate-focused businesses, driven by strong policy support, growing corporate demand for green power and the need to build domestic capacity in line with India’s ambitious clean energy goals

HDB Financial Services likely to launch Rs 12,500-crore IPO by mid July

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HDB Financial Services likely to launch Rs 12,500-crore IPO by mid July

It will be the biggest IPO of the year, surpassing the Rs 8,750-crore offer of Hexaware Technologies, marking the return of animal spirits in the primary market

Metro hospital chain plans Rs 1,000-crore IPO to fund expansion plans

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Metro hospital chain plans Rs 1,000-crore IPO to fund expansion plans

Metro's IPO plans come at a time when the Indian healthcare sector is seeing a surge in public offers, reflecting investor confidence in the industry's growth prospects.

Bessemer Venture Partners appoints Pankaj Mitra as India partner

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Bessemer Venture Partners appoints Pankaj Mitra as India partner

Mitra brings more than 25 years of experience in the tech and investment sectors. He joins Bessemer from Cisco’s corporate development team

Solar module maker Emmvee eyes Rs 2,500–3,000 crore via IPO, joins the fundraise bandwagon

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Solar module maker Emmvee eyes Rs 2,500–3,000 crore via IPO, joins the fundraise bandwagon

The Emmvee Group has a total manufacturing capacity of 2.5 gigawatts (GW) and 6.6 GW for solar cells and solar modules.

With Goldman Sachs onboard, HR SaaS firm PeopleStrong bets on agentic AI and emerging market expansion

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With Goldman Sachs onboard, HR SaaS firm PeopleStrong bets on agentic AI and emerging market expansion

PeopleStrong is combining the depth of its HR SaaS expertise with Goldman Sachs' strategic insight and AI excellence to drive innovation, CEO Sandeep Chaudhary tells Moneycontrol

Rakesh Gangwal, family to sell up to 3.4 percent stake in IndiGo at a floor price of Rs 5,175 via block trades

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Rakesh Gangwal, family to sell up to 3.4 percent stake in IndiGo at a floor price of Rs 5,175 via block trades

Shares will be sold by Rakesh Gangwal and The Chinkerpoo Family Trust, who hold a 13.5 percent stake in the airline.

Brookfield eyes $100 billion India portfolio in five years, says President Connor Teskey

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Brookfield eyes $100 billion India portfolio in five years, says President Connor Teskey

Teskey said that Brookfield expects its global portfolio of around $1 trillion to reach $2 trillion or more in the next five years. 

Temporary blip due to Indo-Pak tensions, but luxury hotels to recover soon: Brookfield ahead of Leela IPO

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Temporary blip due to Indo-Pak tensions, but luxury hotels to recover soon: Brookfield ahead of Leela IPO

Brookfield Asset Management-promoted Leela Palaces, Hotels, and Resorts is preparing to list as Schloss Bangalore Ltd in a Rs 3,500 crore initial public offering

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