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Fintech firm Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services has placed Rs 97 crore bet on consumer credit card and UPI-based payment solution provider Rivpe Technology with its 100 per cent acquisition, according to a regulatory filing. Zaggle will acquire Rivpe for Rs 22 crore and invest Rs 75 crore in the latter's brand Rio.Money to support product enhancement and expansion of consumer payment offerings. "We wish to inform you, the Board of Directors of Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited at its meeting held today...approved ...acquisition of 81,429 Equity Shares and 16,407 Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares for consideration up to Rs 22 crores from the existing shareholders of Rivpe Technology Private Limited (Rivpe), representing 100 per cent of issued and paid-up capital of Rivpe on a fully diluted basis," the filing said. The transaction is expected to close in 120 days. "Zaggle will invest up to Rs 75 crore in Rio.Money, in one or more tranches, to support product enhancement, ...
Adani Enterprises Ltd, the flagship firm of business tycoon Gautam Adani's group, on Tuesday said it has completed a Rs 231.34 crore acquisition of Trade Castle Tech Park (TCTPPL), an infrastructure developer which owns sizeable land parcels. AdaniConneX (ACX), a joint venture of Adani Enterprises Ltd and data centre operator EdgeConneX, had executed a share purchase agreement on November 21, 2025 with TCTPPL and Shree Naman Developers and Jayesh Shah (existing shareholders of TCTPPL) to acquire 100 per cent stake in TCTPPL. The acquisition was to set up infrastructure facilities, it had said without elaborating. "AdaniConneX Pvt Ltd has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent stake of Trade Castle Tech Park Pvt Ltd and thereby TCTPPL has become a step-down joint venture of the company," AEL said in a stock exchange filing. The purchase consideration for the acquisition is Rs 231.34 crore, Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) had said on November 21. "TCTPPL is incorporated in India and
IT services company Wipro's USD 375-million acquisition of HARMAN's Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business unit has been completed following regulatory nods, according to a release on Tuesday. The DTS buy was announced on August 21, 2025, and, with the successful closure of the deal, it will begin operating as part of Wipro's engineering global business line, the Bengaluru-headquartered IT company said in its release. "The acquisition of DTS marks a significant milestone in Wipro's commitment to advance AI capabilities, engineering innovation and R&D excellence," the release said. It is pertinent to note that on August 21, Wipro said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 100 per cent stake in the Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business unit of HARMAN, a Samsung company, for a cash consideration of up to USD 375 million (about Rs 3,270 crore). Under the agreement, more than 5,600 DTS employees, including senior leadership, across the Americas, Europe, ..
Tilaknagar Industries Ltd on Monday said it has completed the acquisition of Imperial Blue business division from Pernod Ricard India (PRI), a step-down unit of the French spirits major, via a slump sale for a lump sum consideration of Rs 3,442 crore. The lump sum consideration paid to PRI is subject to post-closing adjustments in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the Business Transfer Agreement, according to a statement issued by Tilaknagar Industries Ltd (TIL), which owns brands such as Mansion House Brandy, Courrier Napoleon Brandy, Mansion House Gold Whisky and Blue Lagoon Gin. "In addition to this amount, a deferred payment of 28 million will be made after four years from the date of closure of the transaction," it said. Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) had already approved this transaction on October 7, 2025. This acquisition will make TIL among the leading players in the fast-growing Indian whisky market, which is witnessing ...
Eris Lifesciences on Tuesday said its board has approved the acquisition of the remaining 30 pc stake in its subsidiary Swiss Parenterals. The proposed transaction will be effected as a share swap, through a preferential issuance of the company's shares to seller Naishadh Shah, thereby making him a shareholder and an integral part of the company's senior management team with long-term alignment, the Mumbai-based firm said in a statement. "On behalf of the shareholders of Eris, I am delighted to welcome Naishadh Shah to the community of Erisians. I am also happy to share that we propose to designate him as the Managing Director of Swiss Parenterals," Eris Lifesciences Chairman and Managing Director Amit Bakshi said. FY27 promises to be a breakout year for the company's international business, and Naishadh's continued leadership and stewardship will be pivotal to its growth, he added. Shares of Eris Lifesciences were trading 0.99 per cent down at Rs 1,665.20 apiece on the BSE.
Adani group has won majority lenders' vote for take over of debt-laden Jaiprakash Associates as its Rs 14,535-crore acquisition proposal included a higher upfront payment than rival bidders, sources said. A Committee of Creditors voted on resolution plans (acquisition proposals) submitted by suitors including Adani Group, Vedanta Ltd and Dalmia Cement (Bharat). Adani got the maximum 89 per cent votes from creditors, followed by Dalmia Cement (Bharat) and Vedanta Group, they added. The National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) had the biggest say in the process as it controls about 86 per cent of the Committee of Creditors' (CoC) voting share. A small group of lenders, including State Bank of India and ICICI Bank - who together account for less than 3 per cent of CoC's votes - abstained from voting. Sources said lenders preferred Adani's plan primarily because it offered a significantly higher upfront payment compared to competing proposals. The ports-to-energy conglomerate
Sellwin Traders on Monday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire a 36 per cent stake in Kumkum Wellness in a share swap deal. Under this agreement, Sellwin Traders plans to acquire an initial 36 per cent equity stake in KWPL (Kumkum Wellness Pvt Ltd), with an option to increase its holding up to 60 per cent within the next 18 months, Sellwin Traders said in a statement, adding that this phased acquisition underscores Sellwin Traders's confidence in KWPL's business model and long-term growth potential. Under the share swap deal, Sellwin will issue its equity shares on a preferential basis to KWPL and its shareholders at Rs 15 per equity share, it said. The MoU also sets a clear roadmap within which the parties aim to formalise definitive agreements by 31 December 2025. Monil Vora, Director, Sellwin Traders Limited, said, "We are excited to embark on transformative global partnerships, reaffirming our growth-centric vision". Vora added that the phased acquisitio
Bajaj Auto on Friday said the Austrian Takeover Commission has approved its subsidiary's acquisition of Pierer Mobility AG, the holding company of KTM AG. The commission ruled that Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV (BAIH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Pune-based firm, is under no obligation to make a mandatory takeover bid to the shareholders of the Pierer Mobility AG. Bajaj Auto through Bajaj Auto BV holds a 49.9 per cent stake in its associate - - Pierer Bajaj AG (PBAG) in Austria. The remaining controlling stake in PBAG is held by Pierer Industrie AG. PBAG holds a nearly 75 per cent stake in its subsidiary, Pierer Mobility AG (PMAG). "We hereby inform that the Austrian Takeover Commission on 23rd October 2025 has confirmed the restructuring privilege for the acquisition of control by Bajaj Auto International Holdings B.V. with no obligation to make a mandatory takeover bid to the shareholders of PIERER Mobility AG," Bajaj Auto said in a regulatory filing. Besides Austrian
Financial services firm Choice International Ltd has strengthened its wealth management business with a series of acquisitions by adding Rs 635 crore in assets under management. The company, through its subsidiaries, has entered into definitive agreements to acquire the distribution business of the Fintoo Group, which includes wealth, insurance, alternative investment funds, and portfolio management services operated under Mihika Financial Services and Mihika Insurance Marketing Firm LLP, the company said in a statement on Thursday. This acquisition will bring in about Rs 300 crore assets under management (AUM). In addition, Choice has acquired Pune-based Glory Prime Wealth managing Rs 210 crore in AUM. The company has also formed a strategic business association with four mutual fund distributors in Himachal Pradesh, contributing Rs 125 crore in AUM, it added. "This investment aligns perfectly with our strategy of expanding Choice's presence across the wealth and investment ...