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Sattva Group to invest Rs 12,000-14,000 crore in diversification over next three years
“The funding for the initiative will be structured with a combination of equity, debt and sales. Approximately 20% of the funding will be in equity, while the remainder will be sourced from debt and sales proceeds,” he told ET. “Our approach to debt is highly prudent and disciplined. The company's primary focus lies on commercial and residential projects, which form the bulk of our portfolio.”
Simplilearn eyes 35-40% revenue growth in FY25
Simplilearn, owned by Blackstone, aims for 35-40% revenue growth in fiscal 2025 after restructuring and focusing on core areas. It targets Rs 950 crore revenue and full-year profitability in FY25. It competes with the likes of Temasek-backed Upgrad, Byju’s-owned Great Learning and Unacademy’s Relevel.
Mphasis promoter entity pares 15% stake for Rs 6,735 crore
Blackstone, promoter of Mphasis, divested a 15.08% stake in the IT and consulting firm for ₹6,735 crore through an open market transaction on the NSE.
Promoter Blackstone sells 15% stake in Mphasis for Rs 6,700 crore
Blackstone held a majority stake in the IT firm at 55% as of March. Now it's down to 40%, but still, it's the largest shareholder. Mutual funds hold 13.88% and foreign investors like Nomura hold 14.86%. According to the exchange data, marquee funds including Kotak MF, Morgan Stanley, Societe Generale picked up stakes in the transaction.
Block Deal Buzz: Blackstone offloads 15% stake in Mphasis worth Rs 7,000 crore; stock drops 4%
Global investment firm Blackstone likely sold a 15% stake in Mphasis, leading to a 3.7% share price drop. It's the year's second-largest block deal. Blackstone, owning 55.45%, will drop to 40.4% after the deal. Mphasis specializes in IT services, especially in BFSI. Last year, shares rose 27.5%, but in 2024, they fell 13.6%.
Blackstone may sell up to 15% stake in IT major Mphasis for Rs 6,697 crore
Blackstone may sell up to 15% stake in IT major Mphasis for Rs 6,697 crore through a block deal. Blackstone holds 55.45% in Mphasis. Mphasis specializes in cloud and digital solutions.
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Embassy REIT raises Rs 1200 crore debt to acquire prime commercial asset in Chennai
Embassy REIT secured a Rs 1200 crore debt from a nationalised bank to purchase a 5 mn sq ft commercial asset in Chennai, expanding into a new growth market. The acquisition was funded through debt at 8.05% and internal accruals. The property has a high occupancy rate and will enhance Embassy REIT's commercial portfolio significantly.
Blackstone to buy Japanese Manga firm for $1.7 billion
The world's largest alternative asset manager has emerged as the buyer of a 55.1% stake in Infocom held by Tokyo-listed Teijin Ltd., the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private. Blackstone had offered about ¥260 billion ($1.66 billion) for the company, one of the people said.
Aadhar Housing Finance aims 20% AUM growth in FY25
Aadhar, 76% owned by Blackstone Group Company BCP Topco VII Pte, has a robust asset quality with gross non-performing assets being at just a tad over 1% at the end of March. That compares with 1.16% a year ago.
Aadhar Housing Finance Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 43% YoY to Rs 202 crore
Its total income for the quarter stood at Rs 673 crore, 25% higher than what it was for the same period last year. Aadhar, a leading lender to the economically weaker section, saw its assets under management grow 23% year-on-year to Rs 21121 crore at the end of March. Its average loan size is Rs 10 lakh.
Blackstone CEO Schwarzman to back Trump, Axios reports
Schwarzman, one of the biggest political donors on Wall Street, plans to donate to Trump and various Republican Senate candidates, the report said, citing a statement from the investment management company's CEO.
Bain teams up with Temasek to compete with Blackstone-led consortium for controlling stake in Haldiram's
The Bain and Temasek combination submitted a non-binding offer late last week valuing India’s largest snack and convenience foods company at $8-8.5 billion (Rs 66,400-70,500 crore), after initially engaging with the founding family of the 87-yearold brand separately, said people aware of the matter.
In AUM term, we are the largest low-income HFC: Rishi Anand, Aadhar Housing Finance
Rishi Anand, MD & CEO of Aadhar Housing Finance, discusses the IPO, Blackstone's stake reduction, SEBI approval, high AUM, improving asset quality, significant housing unit shortfall, stable NIMs, debt levels, mortgage penetration challenges, and the strategic distribution strategy. Anand says: "We are covering about 11,000 PIN codes out of the 18,000 PIN codes in the states we are available, spread across the length and breadth of the country."
Cipla promoters to sell up to 2.53% for Rs 2,637 crore
The move, days after the company posted its best annual results, has triggered speculation that more such transactions could be in the offing. The collapse of the $7 billion sale last year after lengthy negotiations had reportedly led to divisions within the family, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
From Bikaner to Blackstone: The success story of humble Haldiram's
Since 2016-17, several private equity firms including General Atlantic, Bain Capital, Capital International, TA Associates, Warburg Pincus, Everston have been talking with the Agarwal family for a minority stake or a controlling one. Haldiram's journey from humble beginnings with a bhujia recipe to a billions-dollar empire is the stuff of business legends.
It's crunch time: Blackstone teams up with ADIA, GIC for Haldiram Snacks bid
A non-binding offer has been submitted to buy up to 76% of co at $8.5 bn valuation; 87-year old Haldiram with roots in Bikaner, Rajasthan is India’s largest snack and convenience foods company. Delhi and Nagpur factions of the Agarwal family are merging their snacks and packaged foods business, demerging the restaurant operations.
ASK Property Fund exits from Naiknavare’s Pune project with 21% IRR, 2x multiple
ASK Property Fund exits Rs 156 crore investment from Pune's Naiknavare Developers' Avon Vista project with 21% IRR and plans for more investments in Pune and Mumbai.
Fashion companies' dull show worries Nexus Select
The concerns are weighing on Nexus as India's first publicly listed retail Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is looking to invest Rs 1,000 crore in acquiring three malls in Hyderabad to grow the total portfolio to 20 malls and 11 million sq ft.
NCLAT directs IRP to supervise ATS project
The appellate tribunal's decision follows ASK Property Fund, the real estate private equity arm of Blackstone-backed ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group, taking ATS to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) citing a default of ₹285 crore.
Why warehousing is a booming asset class for discerning investors in India
The demand for modern warehousing facilities is touching a new high as e-commerce and retail sales are seeing a surge with each passing day in India.
Nexus Select leases 1.1 million sq ft retail space in FY24, records highest occupancy
Blackstone-backed Nexus Select Trust, India’s first listed retail REIT, achieved a record 97.6% occupancy in FY 2023-24. The trust is set to acquire three Hyderabad malls, financing through debt, aiming for asset portfolio growth.
Nexus to add three malls in portfolio with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore
Nexus Select Trust, India's first publicly listed retail REIT, is looking to invest Rs 1,000 crore in acquiring three malls in Hyderabad to increase its portfolio to 20 malls and 11 million sq ft. The company's performance of fashion brands is a concern, as they contribute 50% of its business. However, other categories like electronics and beauty are growing by 18-20%, helping Nexus achieve its target.
IIM Bangalore to open private equity centre of excellence
The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, is poised to establish the nation’s inaugural private equity center of excellence within an academic institution, supported by Mathew Cyriac, an alumnus of the institute and executive chairman of Florintree Advisors, a private equity firm. Cyriac, formerly co-head of private equity for Blackstone India, is donating Rs 17.5 crore toward the center, marking the largest contribution from a single alumni member to IIMB.
AI boom set to fuel data centre deals in Asia this year
The intense pace of deals in the world's most populous region comes as countries and companies respond to booming demand for AI, calling for more data capacity, industry executives said.
Aadhar Housing Finance offers a long-term growth story
Aadhar Housing Finance, the country’s largest affordable home loan company based on assets under management (AUM), plans to raise Rs 1,000 crore through a fresh issue of shares to augment the capital base and up to Rs 2,000 crore through an offer for sale by the promoter BCP Topco, an affiliate of the Blackstone group.
Blackstone in talks to acquire Adani Realty’s BKC office tower for Rs 2,000 cr
Blackstone Group is finalizing the acquisition of Adani Realty's Inspire BKC in Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex. The deal is set at Rs 1,800-2,000 crore for the 800,000 sq ft tower, with various prominent companies as occupants.
Blackstone-backed Aadhar Housing Finance sets IPO price band at Rs 300-315; issue to open on May 8
Blackstone-backed Aadhar Housing Finance's IPO, priced at Rs 300-315/share, aims to raise Rs 3,000 crore. Subscription ends May 10. Valued at Rs 13,000 crore, the company serves low-income customers with average loan size of Rs 9 lakh.
Indiabulls Real Estate acquires Sky Forest Projects for Rs 647 crore
The acquisition would help expand the company's presence in Mumbai and is expected to lead to synergies and add value for all the stakeholders. Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd (IBREL) has posted widening of consolidated net loss at Rs 1,038.65 crore for the last fiscal year. Its net loss stood at Rs 608.38 crore in 2022-23.
Blackstone to invest $2 bn every year in India; wants quicker M&A clearances
Blackstone Group plans to invest USD 2 billion annually in India, aiming to improve the ease of doing business for firms like it. The New York-based group has been operational in India for nearly two decades and has invested a total of USD 50 billion in the country. The value of its assets, after accounting for exits, stands at USD 30 billion. Over the next five years, the value of assets is expected to rise by USD 25 billion, including USD 17 billion in fresh bets and up to USD 7.5 billion value creation across portfolio companies.
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