Private Equity News
Musk’s War on Delaware Spurs Law Pushed by Private Equity
The lobbying powerhouse for the private equity industry was rewarded Tuesday night when a controversial bill overhauling Delaware’s corporate law was passed, potentially making it harder for shareholders to beat companies and executives in court — a long-simmering campaign reignited by Elon Musk.
5 min read09:28 PM ISTM&A, private equity deals hit record high of $7.2 billion in Feb; largest monthly volumes in 3 years
M&A and private equity deals hit a combined record high of $7.2 billion in February 2025. The volumes hit their high despite the global economic uncertainties looming over Indian market.
1 min read15 Mar 2025Temasek’s pricey bite of Haldiram is a risky bet on India’s consumer market
For Temasek’s pricey Haldiram deal to pay off, the 87-year-old Indian snacks company would have to overcome its internal and external challenges.
3 min read14 Mar 2025Blackstone raises largest commercial property debt fund with $8 billion haul
The fund took two years to build and will be active in North America, Europe and Australia.
2 min read7 Mar 2025The new survival guide for private equity: Go big or get back to basics
Successful firms are increasingly split between behemoths with several business lines and those focusing on their roots of buying companies.
3 min read17 Feb 2025Renuka Ramnath’s Multiples just bet $200 mn on QBurst for a controlling stake
Founded in 2004, QBurst develops digital solutions across the spectrum, from digital marketing for companies to cloud consulting services and even data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning. The company currently has over 3,000 employees spread over 21 cities in 11 countries.
2 min read6 Feb 2025Rebel Foods-backer Lightbox returns a third of its second fund to investors
Rebel Foods raised $210 million last December from investors led by Temasek through a mix of secondary share sales and primary capital. The second fund’s returns include Lightbox’s 3x gain from its 2017 exit in Embibe, an AI-driven edtech acquired by Reliance Industries Limited.
4 min read28 Jan 2025Jashvik Capital to acquire over 50% stake in Smart Vision Eye Hospitals
The Hyderabad-based eye care chain plans to use the proceeds to fund its expansion.
2 min read23 Jan 2025Bain Capital invests in auto parts maker Dhoot Transmission
Bain Capital plans to leverage its global automotive expertise to support Dhoot Transmission’s growth and expansion, including through acquisitions and partnerships.
2 min read16 Jan 2025‘India to see more investments in 2025 as PEs look to deploy dry powder’
With substantial dry powder ready for deployment, private equity firms are poised to drive significant investments in India’s key sectors in 2025, fuelling long-term growth in healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer sectors.
3 min read15 Jan 2025Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared