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Ola Electric has kicked off a plan to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore by selling a stake in its battery arm, Ola Cell Technologies (OCT), according to the sources. OCT owns the Tamil Nadu-based lithium-ion cell manufacturing plant with 1.5 GWh of operational capacity and plans to scale to 6 GWh by the end of this financial year. Investment bank Avendus and Motilal Oswal are mandated to run the fundraising process, sources said. The development comes amid Ola Electric's efforts to restructure operations and shore up its balance sheet as it works towards its business turnaround. The stake dilution plans will also determine the market valuation of a crucial battery infrastructure asset that has not yet been ascertained, sources said, adding that the asset's unique nature has attracted inbound interest from financial investors, including some leading sovereign wealth funds. The gigafactory, with an upfront investment of Rs 3,500 crore, marks a significant step toward localising battery cel
USV, a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, will acquire a 79 per cent stake in Wellbeing Nutrition at a valuation of Rs 1,583 crore. USV has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 79 per cent equity stake in Nutritionalab Pvt Ltd, which owns "Wellbeing Nutrition", according to a joint statement. This includes 35 per cent from the founder Avnish Chhabria and 44 per cent from existing shareholders. Its investors -- Early backers Fireside Ventures and Hindustan Unilever -- will divest their collective 40 per cent stake. This Rs 1,583 crores all-cash transaction represents the largest exit in India's health and wellness startup space to date, it added. This strategic expansion of USV, a leading player in diabetes and cardiac care, into consumer wellness is aligned with its expansion across the healthcare continuum. "The addition of Wellbeing Nutrition reinforces USV's evolution into a comprehensive healthcare powerhouse spanning both therapeutic excellence and consumer ...
Global private equity major General Atlantic is planning to acquire a minority stake in Balaji Wafers, a move that will strengthen key corporate functions across the Gujarat-based packaged snack company. The industry insider said the leading global investor is picking up a 7 per cent stake in Balaji Wafers for over Rs 2,000 crore, valuing the company at around Rs 35,000 crore. Balaji Wafers has entered into a "definitive agreement" with General Atlantic for a strategic investment, according to a joint statement. With General Atlantic's investment, Balaji Wafers will focus on further strengthening key corporate functions across the company and accelerating innovation. Drawing on General Atlantic's global expertise in the food and consumer sectors, the company plans to accelerate its expansion across India, the statement added. "General Atlantic's investment will support our efforts to establish and operate world-class facilities, invest in innovation and build a professional team to