Excel Sells 30% Stake to Universal Music for Rs 800 Cr
Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment sells minority stake to Universal Music Group in a Rs 800 crore deal. We compare it with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions majority sale. Details inside.
Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment sells minority stake to Universal Music Group in a Rs 800 crore deal. We compare it with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions majority sale. Details inside.
Indian VC funds raised $2.5B in 2025, outpacing 2024. Yet, with $100B in dry powder, deployment is expected to stay flat in 2026. Key trends and expert insights inside.
London PE giant Apax Partners invests over Rs 1,500 crore for a significant minority stake in Bengaluru's iD Fresh Food, enabling partial exits for Premji Invest and TPG NewQuest. Explore the deal details.
Global PE firm Apax Funds invests in iD Fresh Food, acquiring a significant minority stake. The deal fuels expansion plans in India & globally for the ready-to-cook brand. Read more.
Hundreds of private schools in Tamil Nadu await RTE Act reimbursements for over two years. Despite govt sanctioning ₹875 crore, fund disbursement delays cripple school infrastructure. Details inside.
RBL Bank's share price surged 100% in 2025, marking its best year since listing. The rally was fueled by Emirates NBD's massive ₹26,850 crore investment and improved financials. Discover the key drivers.
Sprinkles Cupcakes, famous for its 'cupcake ATM' vending machines, has shut all operations after two decades. Founder Candace Nelson expresses sadness over the closure announced on Dec 30. Read more.
India's private equity landscape evolves as enterprise tech and deeptech lead the next wave. Deal volume rises but value dips, signaling investor selectivity. Discover the key trends shaping 2026 investments.
Kotak Investment Banking's Sourav Mallik reveals Japanese firms are long-term players in India's booming M&A market, with domestic groups also driving record deal volumes in 2026.
India's private equity and venture capital investments remained flat at $33 billion in 2025, with 1,164 deals. IT & ITeS sector led funding with $13.1B. Read the full analysis.
In 2025, PE/VC firms sold stakes worth ₹20,643 crore in Indian IPOs, the highest since 2021. However, their share of backed listings fell to under 20%, a ten-year low. Explore the data and expert insights behind this market shift.
A surge in acquisitions is consolidating the US wealth management sector. Driven by private equity and a post-pandemic wealth boom, firms are racing to capture affluent clients. Explore the key deals and trends.
Karnataka Industries Department clarifies the 53.56-acre land sold by Infosys to Puravankara was private, not government-allotted. Details on the Rs 250-crore deal and the ensuing social media debate.
Private equity investments in Indian real estate fell 29% this year to $3.5 billion, as per Knight Frank India. Read the full analysis of the cautious investor sentiment and sectoral trends.
Knight Frank India reports office sector attracted over $2 billion in PE investments in 2025, anchoring 58% of total real estate inflows. Discover the sector trends and 2026 outlook.
Discover why savvy investors are moving beyond stocks & bonds. Learn about private equity, venture capital, and real estate for superior portfolio returns. Diversify now!
Dubai's Pulsar Capital is in advanced talks to acquire Andhra cuisine chain Nandhana Palace for $50-60 million. This deal fuels the PE firm's strategy to build a consolidated food platform in India's booming market.
Nvidia seals its largest-ever $20 billion all-cash acquisition, buying AI chip startup Groq's assets. Deal excludes Groq Cloud. Get the full story here.
The Delhi government has introduced a new fee regulation framework for private schools, aiming to ensure transparency and prevent arbitrary hikes. Learn how this impacts parents and institutions.
Funds advised by Convergent Finance and Samara Capital are set to acquire an additional 4.99% stake in Sundrop Brands, increasing their total holding. This strategic move signals strong confidence in the packaged foods company's growth trajectory.
Kedaara Capital-backed K-12 Techno Services, operator of Orchids schools, is in advanced talks to raise $150-200 million. The deal could value the firm at $800-900 million, signaling a major PE comeback in K-12 education. Read more.
KPMG's Q3'25 report reveals India's surging IPO market is now a primary exit path for PE investors, driven by strong stock performance and domestic investor appetite. Discover the trends shaping India's investment landscape.
KPMG report reveals a slowdown in India's PE investments in 2025 due to global headwinds, but strong fundamentals ensure a robust long-term outlook. Read the full analysis.
A look back at the five most consequential financial market shifts of 2025, including shaken faith in US assets, a reversal in stock leadership, and the surprising underperformance of Bitcoin. Discover the key trends that defined a turbulent year for glob
President Droupadi Murmu grants assent to the Shanti Bill, enabling private sector participation in India's nuclear energy sector. A landmark move for energy security and clean power.
KPMG report reveals a slowdown in India's private equity investment in early 2025 due to global uncertainty. Key sectors and future outlook analyzed. Read more.
Private equity investment in India drops to $14.9 billion in 2025 amid global trade uncertainty. KPMG report highlights a shift to a 'business builder' approach. Read more.
India Resurgence Fund acquires a 51% controlling stake in Shree Digvijay Cement from True North, marking its strategic entry into India's cement industry. Read the full deal details.
US private equity giant L Catterton invests in Haldiram's, boosting the snack major's global ambitions and IPO plans. The firm is also in talks to bring Jimmy John's to India. Read more.
US private equity giant L Catterton buys minority stake in iconic Indian snacks brand Haldiram's. Deal aims to fuel global expansion and an eventual IPO. Discover the latest big-ticket investment in India's booming consumer market.