PRIVATE PROMOTERS
US fund Platinum acquires Inventia Health in India foray
Platinum Equity makes its debut in India by acquiring a majority stake in Mumbai's Inventia Healthcare. With a valuation of Rs 2,500 crore, the deal sees PE investors exiting while the promoter retains a minority stake. Platinum Equity, managing over $48 billion in assets, is well-known for its expertise in the healthcare sector.
Sebi disposes of proceedings against former Unitech promoters
The market regulator conducted a suo-moto investigation to determine if the Chandra brothers routed funds to the Indian securities market through their UBS AG bank accounts, potentially violating the Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices (PFUTP) regulations.
Why Rajat Sharma prefers these 3 sectors to banks now
Keep an eye on fertilisers, gaming, and NBFC stocks more than banking, says Rajat Sharma of Sana Securities because in the GST meeting, the talk has been to do away with the middle GST slab and either have a 5% or an 18% slab or at least reduce some taxation.
Herd on PE Street: TPG outruns everyone in race for Altimetrik
Last month, its Asia-focused fund TPG Asia VIII secured $5.3 billion in aggregate capital commitments. That made it the firm’s largest Asia fund in 30 years of investing in the region. Since inception, TPG Asia has ploughed more than $13 billion into core sectors including consumer, healthcare, financial services and TMT/new economy and the fund has realised more than $16 billion, according to its website.
Large private banks will do well over next two-three years: Sumeet Kariwala
The banks which have struggled to the asset quality cycle over there the earnings expectations are low, the valuations are depressed and to that extent from a stock market perspective the earnings upgrades as well as valuation re-rating can be quite meaningful and we have seen a lot of stocks double and triple over the last two-three years.
Global PE very active in buying out promoter stakes in listed companies: Gautam Trivedi
But my view is that it is a global product and while we have seen consumption both for defence and railways and infrastructure explode in this country, thanks to the Modi government, I still think that the overall pricing is determined by global factors.So, if prices for steel, for example, were to fall in Shanghai, that impact does come through in our markets as well.
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Modi 3.0 takes aim: Blueprint to make the Indian armed forces future ready
India faces growing security challenges from China and Pakistan, prompting calls for a robust and integrated defence strategy. This includes bolstering nuclear deterrence, enhancing military capabilities, and pushing for systemic reforms in defence production and organization. The new government must prioritize these measures to ensure national security and strategic autonomy in the coming years.
IndiGo promoter Bhatia family may sell 2% for $394 million
Bhatia Family selling 2% stake in IndiGo for ₹3,292.3 crore through a block deal. First stake sale post IPO. InterGlobe Enterprises selling shares. Lock-up period of 365 days post deal. IGE to invest in hospitality, launching Miiro hotels in Europe.
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.
Any further correction in India can spur FII flows: Chris Wood
A lot of the recovery has been the high end of the market. So, the key issue for this real estate market right now is that will the recovery broaden out and the other issue is will there be policy measures to promote the more affordable end of the housing market, that seems to me a possibility.
Is it time to buy large-cap stocks after yesterday's market drop? Arvind Sanger answers
We invest in companies where we feel promoters' interests are aligned with shareholder interests for long-term value creation and we will have to see in the current coalition government what are going to be the new areas of emphasis and what is going to be the continuity.
Now India can hope to have its own SpaceX and Blue Origin
Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin lead the global space industry discourse. From reusable rockets to space tourism, these companies drive innovation in the space sector.
Several firsts to Agnibaan test flight, step closer to launch small satellites: IN-SPACe chief
Agnikul Cosmos' Agnibaan rocket test flight from Sriharikota marked a significant milestone for the private space sector, using a 3D printed semi-cryogenic engine for the first time.
IRB Holding sells Rs 1,444.8 cr worth IRB Infrastructure shares
In a separate deal, Nomura India Investment Fund bought shares of IRB Infrastructure Developers worth 256.59 crore on BSE. Shares of IRB Infrastructure Developers slumped 9.9% to close at 65.5 on Thursday.
IRB Infra promoters likely to sell 4% to raise Rs 1,512 crore
The sellers have put up 240 million shares for sale with a floor price ranging from ₹63 to ₹72.7 per share. This represents a 13% discount on the lower range compared to the closing price on Wednesday.
ADB commits USD 2.6 billion in sovereign lending to India
Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed USD 2.6 billion (about Rs 21,500 crore) in sovereign lending to India in 2023 for various projects. The fund is aimed to strengthen urban development, support industrial corridor development, promote power sector reforms, build India's climate resilience, and enhance connectivity.
After consolidating around current levels, market to deliver healthy returns over 3-5 years: Jitendra Arora
Jitendra Arora of ICICI Prudential discusses market consolidation, challenges in valuations, and investment strategies emphasizing long-term growth over short-term gains. He provides insights on sectors like private banks and real estate for potential investment opportunities. Arora says: "Private bank is one pocket where we find a lot of comfort as a house in terms of the valuations."
Grasim promotor Birla Group hikes stake by 4.09% to 23.18% in company
There has been no change in the promoter/promoter group's total holding in the company, which remains at 43.06%. Shares of Grasim Industries closed at Rs 2,435.10 on the NSE on Tuesday, rising by Rs 44.45 or 1.86%. A part of the Aditya Birla Group, Grasim reported a 39% increase in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended March 2024, excluding exceptional items. The net profit rose to Rs 1,908 crore, compared to Rs 1,369 crore in the same quarter last year.
Private capex in India to pick up in H2 of FY25; hotel, tourism to drive investment: Kotak Bank Chief Economist
Private sector investment is set to increase in the latter half of the fiscal year, particularly in sectors like hotels and tourism, following extensive government-led infrastructure development efforts. The government's enhanced capital expenditure has supported economic growth post-Covid, with private sector capex expected to rise significantly in the coming months.
ULIP offers huge opportunities to states for enhancing logistics ecosystem: DPIIT Secy
ULIP integrates with 37 systems via 118 APIs. Private sector participation with 900 registered companies has led to over 35 crore API transactions. DPIIT Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh highlighted ULIP's transformative impact on the logistics sector.
Suits & Sayings: Destination Scanner
ET’s roundup of the wackiest whispers and murmurs in corporate corridors & policy parlours
Expect good response on EV policy, FDI reforms in new govt; prepare for low tariff regime: DPIIT Secretary
India anticipates a positive response from numerous automobile companies to its electric vehicle (EV) policy, according to Rajesh Kumar Singh, DPIIT secretary. He noted that the government has adjusted tariffs to attract manufacturers without direct spending. Additionally, he stated that India might further liberalize FDI norms in select areas under the new government.
Cipla promoters sell 2.53% stake for Rs 2,751 crore
"Post transaction, the entire promoter group, including persons acting in concert, continues to hold 31.67% in the company and remains committed to the future of Cipla," the company said in a statement.
Cipla promoters sell 2.53% stake for around Rs 2,600 crore
Promoters of Cipla, including Person Acting in Concert, sold 2.04 crore shares in a block deal worth around Rs 2,600 crore to create liquidity for specific needs, including philanthropy. After the stake sale, the entire promoter group holds 31.67% in Cipla, expressing commitment to the company's future.
Gayatri Projects promoters file plea against liquidation
However, a successful outcome is far from easy as any settlement with promoters under Section 12A of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) needs approval from 90% of lenders.
Indian investors have reason to cheer with Kazakhstan initiating major economic reforms
Indian private investors are looking for a liberalized economic environment with fair competition in the Central Asian region. Kazakhstan being the biggest and modern economy in the region provides a platform to expand business. Kazakhstan is India’s largest trade and investment partner in Central Asia. F
Government gains PSU muscle as stocks climb peaks
The value had touched a high of 22% of total market capitalisation of listed firms in June 2009, dropping to a low of 5.1% in September 2020 before doubling since then, according to data from primeinfobase.com. Re-ratings amid large valuation discounts, high dividend yields, record cash flows and news of possible privatisation triggered a sharp rally in public sector companies over the last three years.
Haryana RERA imposes Rs 50 lakh penalty on Countrywide Promoters for misleading advertisement
Haryana's real estate regulatory authority (HRERA) in Gurugram has fined Countrywide Promoters Private Limited Rs 50 lakh for a misleading advertisement about its Green Oaks project. The ad showed amenities not part of the project, like a club and other facilities, leading to confusion among potential buyers. Despite mandatory provisions under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016, the promoter did not describe the details properly, violating Section 61 of the Act. The project is an affordable plotted colony at Sector 70-A, Gurugram, under Deen Dayal Jan Awas Yojna Affordable Plotted Housing Policy 2016.
PMLA Adjudicating Authority confirms attachment of Rs 751 crore property of Congress-promoted National Herald newspaper
The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Adjudicating Authority has upheld the attachment of over Rs 751 crore linked to Congress's Associated Journal Limited (AJL) and Young Indian, affecting party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The case involves alleged financial improprieties and misuse of assets, posing a significant challenge ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
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