Merger And Acquisition

Companies

Bharti Airtel’s big bet: Will the Tata Play deal power its home services pivot?

With its core wireless business maturing, Airtel is doubling down on home broadband and pay TV. Its merger talks with Tata Play signal a deeper push into high-value households—but can this strategy offset industry headwinds?

3 min read3 Mar 2025
Companies

ITC in talks to acquire MTR , Eastern for $1.4 billion

The ongoing talks between ITC and Orkla may not conclude with a deal, but the majority-stake-sale option is being explored

4 min read13 Feb 2025
Companies

Three global PE firms vie to buy Hyderabad’s Gland Pharma from its Chinese owner

Amid India-China geopolitical tensions, China's Fosun Pharmaceutical is in discussions with three global private equity firms to sell its majority stake in the Hyderabad-based Gland Pharma.

2 min read12 Feb 2025
Companies

Mizuho: The Japanese giant in hot pursuit of Avendus

Japan’s leading financial services group is likely to sign a definite agreement in a month to buy around 80% stake in Avendus Group

3 min read11 Feb 2025
Industry

Accel to sharpen focus on startups serving tier-2 areas after $650 mn fundraise

The new fund will back native Indian startups that cater to consumers beyond the metros, and aspirational brands that seek to capitalize on the rise in discretionary spending by Gen Z.

4 min read6 Jan 2025
Markets

JSW Energy’s O2 Power acquisition tells us buying is better than building assets

Building new plants involves a gestation period. There are inordinate delays in land acquisition, regulatory clearances, arranging for power evacuation etc. O2 Power has everything in place and has already tied up for offtake of power. It has an attractive blended tariff rate of ₹3.37 per kwh.

3 min read30 Dec 2024
Industry

Manufacturing, clarity on regulations key to scale: CEOs at Mint Roundtale

Several speakers pointed to the need for an enabling environment from the policy perspective, especially in terms of Centre-state relations, for companies to grow and scale to global levels.

11 min read23 Dec 2024
Companies

Battle for 7-Eleven could be tipping point for Japanese M&A

The multibillion takeover battle is unfolding against a backdrop of heightened deal activity involving foreign bidders, fanned by a weak yen, undervaluation, and a profitability gap at many big Japanese firms compared with their international peers.

4 min read6 Dec 2024
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Companies

Quadria, TPG eye up to 25% stake for $100 mn in Samarth Life Sciences

India’s pharmaceutical space has seen a flurry of deal-making activity over the last year as investors look to leverage the global supply chain diversification which has benefited the pharma and healthcare manufacturing sectors.

3 min read18 Oct 2024
Companies

Senco Gold in advanced talks to buy online jeweller Melorra as it takes a shine to e-commerce

Senco Gold is looking to acquire struggling online jewellery retailer Melorra for its e-commerce expansion. Melorra, which has raised $88 million in funding, has faced rising losses in recent months.

3 min read10 Oct 2024