MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE AND REAL ASSETS
JM Financial consolidates wholesale and distressed credit biz
JM Financial Limited (JMFL) is set to consolidate its wholesale debt syndication and distressed credit business under a single platform. The move involves two acquisitions: a 42.99% stake in JM Financial Credit Solutions Limited (JMFCSL) and a 71.79% stake in JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (JMFARC). The consolidation aims to transition from an on-balance sheet business model to a diversified originate-to-distribute/syndication model across various asset classes.
Institutional investment in Indian real estate at $2.5 billion in Q2, marking a 3-year high
Private equity investments in Indian real estate hit a three-year high in Q2 2024, totaling $2.5 billion. The industrial and warehousing segment led with 61% of the total investments ($1.5 billion), driven by large deals. The residential segment saw a 7.5x increase from Q2 2023, making up 21% of total inflows. Office assets received $0.3 billion, showing a significant annual decline.
Daibiru creates Gift City fund with Hines, invests Rs 1,000 crore in Gurgaon building
Daibiru Corporation, a subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, has invested Rs 1,000 crore in an upcoming office complex in Gurgaon developed by DLF and Hines. This investment facilitated the exit of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), with Hines holding a 33% stake in the joint venture. The project, named Atrium Place, spans 2.88 million square feet across 11.76 acres and is slated for completion in 2025.
Infrastructure, digitisation and spiritual tourism to drive realty in smaller towns: Colliers report
The real estate sector in India is experiencing a transformation, with smaller towns becoming vital to the economy due to enhanced infrastructure, affordable property, skilled labor, and government support. Forecasts suggest the sector could reach $1 trillion by 2030 and potentially $5 trillion by 2050, contributing 14-16% to GDP. Colliers report projects urban growth with nearly 100 cities having over a million inhabitants by 2050, driven by factors like infrastructure, digitisation, and changing office trends.
Noida: What's pushing flat rates as city goes luxury from affordable
Noida and Greater Noida have become premium real estate hotspots in the last five years, with significant price appreciation and increased demand for luxury properties. The average apartment price has risen from Rs 1.24 crore in 2022 to Rs 1.68 crore in 2023, with a notable surge in sales of apartments priced at Rs 3.5 crore and above. Infrastructure development, completion of stalled projects, and policy changes are key drivers of this transformation.
MyGate founder Vijay Arisetty joins Aurm as founder and CEO
Veteran armed forces member and MyGate founder Vijay Arisetty has been appointed as founder and CEO of Aurm, an asset protection firm in Mumbai. Arisetty aims to address the gap in safe-deposit locker availability in India by offering state-of-the-art, technology-enabled solutions with military-grade security infrastructure. Aurm partners with banks and real estate developers to provide secure, automated locker services.
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AMCs, insurance stocks offering good money-making proposition: Deven Choksey
I believe that the market is going to remain positive. Investors are going to be remaining confident. Maybe these numbers are going to be forgotten after a couple of days once the ministries and the governments are formed.
How should investors reshuffle their portfolio? Arnav Pandya answers
There are two things. One is that there is political posturing which obviously happens because they are going to go into a negotiation. But till the date on which that swearing can happens, the ministers take oath, all this is just in the whole realm of speculation, so one should not make any investment decisions based on this. The second part here and which is the important thing is that if you look closely at what Mr Narendra Modi said in the victory speech, it is very clear that the road to Viksit Bharat, he said, will continue.
Commodities as a sector will get re-rated globally: Sandeep Tandon
So far, we have seen power I think the continuity of that space will continue. Anything related to storage aspect on the energy you are talking about and maybe a lot of speculation is going on, the taxation related changes coming, GST will be part of these things.
Surge in credit demand will boost the banking sector: Ashish Gupta, Axis Asset Management
"We want to ensure that one style does not get imposed on all products and there is enough diversity of styles and products," says Ashish Gupta, CIO, Axis Asset Management.
MG Motor India signs pact with Vertelo to deliver 3,000 EVs
MG Motor India has partnered with Vertelo to supply 3,000 EVs, aiming for fleet electrification and robust charging infrastructure. The collaboration aligns with a vision for a green and sustainable future, accelerating the shift towards sustainable transportation. MG's EV lineup, including the 'Comet' and 'ZS EV', complements Vertelo's electrification solutions.
JV Ventures forays into healthcare-dedicated infrastructure platform; plans to open 75 centres in next 5 years
JV Ventures diversifies into healthcare infrastructure with The Medical Centre (TMC), investing $600 million for 75 centers. Raja Jain appointed CEO. Vishal Goel and Jasmeet Singh Chhabra express optimism. TMC to offer specialized services in major Indian cities.
We wish to grow in SOBO market which will see resurgence of residential developments: Boman Rustom Irani, Keystone Realtors
Keystone Realtors, led by Boman Rustom Irani, are expanding into SOBO due to city infrastructure growth. FY25 outlook is positive, with FY24 surpassing expectations. Strong OCF, acquisitions, and partnerships contribute to the company's success. The real estate sector in Mumbai is poised for growth, driven by infrastructure development and a surge in redevelopment projects.
Tata AIG General Insurance partners Aurm for its vault services
Aurm partners with Tata AIG to provide innovative insurance coverage for valuables. Suraj HS, co-founder, emphasizes the collaboration as a milestone in asset security and insurance solutions.
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.
Sebi proposes to cut trading lot size of privately placed InvITs to boost investors' participation
Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed to drastically reduce the trading lot size of privately placed infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) to Rs 25 lakh in a bid to boost investors' participation and increase liquidity of such investment vehicles.
Real estate demand continues to stay strong; buy strong players: Hiren Ved
Three large ones and then you have the few ones which are focused in the South. But now, I think everybody is getting everywhere because what happened was that the industry got massively consolidated. So, the number of players in each geography really shrunk.
Lot of consolidation happening in cement industry at a faster pace: HM Bangur, Shree Cement
In organic expansion the biggest thing is you do not buy whatever is left out. You create something. Number one, it is good for the local area because something new is coming up and somebody has to put the new unit. In European countries this is the way because their capacity need is over, it is only changing hands.
Any sharp correction for political reasons will be a good opportunity to add: Chandraprakash Padiyar
Chandraprakash Padiyar discusses market uncertainties due to high valuations despite positive business outlook. He highlights concerns over political changes impacting market reactions and discusses challenges in the specialty chemical industry due to Chinese competition. He also says near-term, the earnings look fairly decent from whichever portfolio companies have reported till date.
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.
We need a clear future growth path to sustain momentum over the next 20-25 years: Neelkanth Mishra
Neelkanth Mishra emphasizes the need for proactive policies and strategic infrastructure development to sustain India's growth amidst evolving global economic challenges, advocating for efficient tax reforms, energy transition, and enhanced construction industry strategies to drive long-term economic prosperity. Mishra says: "At this stage, the problem is dollar shortages and higher rates and therefore the risks are the reverse, but the moment the Fed restarts QE, I think the problems will turn to be on the other side."
Brookfield plans $10 bn investment in Indian realty, double portfolio in 3-5 years
Brookfield--one of the largest office owners and operators in India—currently has a portfolio spanning more than 51 million sq ft across seven key Indian cities. The firm currently has total AUM of more than $25 billion across infrastructure, renewable power and transition, real estate, and private equity sectors in India.
Macquarie drops plan to sell India clean energy company Vibrant
Vibrant, a portfolio company of Macquarie's Green Investment, is currently operating and delivering 1.9 GW of renewable energy solutions to corporate clients across India. It has an active pipeline of 3 GW. The company was in discussions with several players such as Bain Capital, Sun Energy and Vitol earlier.
Capital availability, charging infra & batteries still huge constraints for Vertelo platform: Abhishek Poddar
We will be partnering with various folks to enable the right availability of the batteries. And constraints are in terms of technology, obsolescence risk and what happens to the residual value. So we are working with our partners.
Centre studying innovative ways to boost infrastructure funding
Government plans to capture land value increase from road projects through mechanisms like auctioning exits and betterment levy to boost infrastructure funding. Studying global best practices for innovative financing methods.
Macquarie to invest $1.5 billion in EV sector through Vertelo
Australia's Macquarie Asset Management plans to invest $1.5 billion in India's electric vehicle sector through its new platform Vertelo, offering fleet electrification solutions. The platform, backed by the Green Climate Fund, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 9.5 metric tonnes. Vertelo has already secured agreements with companies like Chalo Mobility, JBM, Eka Mobility, and Tata Motors to supply electric vehicles and develop charging infrastructure. Macquarie Group sees this investment as a step towards India's energy independence and combating climate change.
Macquarie, Canada Pension are among bidders on India road assets
The assets, with an enterprise value of $1 billion, are part of the National Investment & Infrastructure Fund’s roads platform known as Athaang Infrastructure, they added. Athaang’s portfolio consists of five stretches of highways, including toll roads, running a combined 230 kilometers (143 miles) across India, according to the firm’s website.
Edelweiss Alt completes acquisition of L&T Infra Development Projs for Rs 6,000 cr
Edelweiss Alternatives has completed a Rs 6,000 crore deal to acquire L&T Infrastructure Development Projects (LTIDPL), a joint venture owned by L&T and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. The acquisition will give Edelweiss 100% ownership in the joint venture, which will include seven road assets and a 960 circuit km power transmission line.
DoT creating digital twin of real assets to unlock monetisation opportunities
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India is developing the Sangam Digital Twin initiative, a digital platform aimed at enabling cross-sector data flows. Combining 5G, IoT, AI, and AR/VR, Sangam will create a simulation environment for real-world assets to generate real-time insights. The initiative aims to break data silos, allowing telecom companies, tech giants, and startups to share data, such as traffic movement, for collaborative planning and optimization.
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