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CleanMax, Osaka Gas form joint venture for India's green transition

The newly formed entity, CleanMax Osaka Gas Renewable Energy (CORE), will focus on wind-solar hybrid solutions, starting with a 400-megawatt (MW) portfolio in Karnataka

Aakash Educational plans to invest up to Rs 1,000 crore in AI, digital push

New Delhi-based education provider, which started in 1988, is now ramping up its presence in smaller Indian towns, betting on the growing demand for quality coaching in Tier 3 and Tier 4 cities

India's M&A market expected to stay resilient despite market correction

Industry leaders feel that bear markets present great opportunities for buyers who look beyond short-term uncertainties

Expect India to keep doing well irrespective of geopolitics: GIC execs

Lim and Sood say they are bullish on infrastructure, consumer, technology, and healthcare sectors, and see opportunities in Indian despite global uncertainties

Brookfield sells 1.6 GW India renewables portfolio to Gentari Renewables

The transaction, structured in two phases, has already seen the completion of the first phase, which involved the sale of 1 GW of operating assets, the alternative asset manager said in a statement

Darwinbox secures $140 million investment from Partners Group, KKR

The investment aims to accelerate the company's international expansion and enhance its technology capabilities

CVC Capital Partners closes $4.85 billion strategic opportunities fund

The fund has maintained the size of its predecessor while expanding its investor base, according to a company press statement

Onix Renewable plans Rs 1,000 cr IPO, targets Rs 10,000 cr valuation

Promoters will dilute 10 per cent of their stake, bringing their post-listing holding to 62 per cent. Discussions with investment bankers are currently underway

Bridgetown Research secures $19 m to scale AI-Powered biz research agents

The company is developing AI-powered agents for business research and analysis, targeting private equity, consulting, and corporate strategy companies

India's venture capital funding jumps 70% in January, outpaces China

Notable VC funding deals announced in India during the first month of the year include fundraising by building materials platform Infra

Godrej Enterprises' Energy Solutions arm eyes Rs 2,000 cr revenue in 3 yrs

Company says it's focused on constructing power substations and expanding mechanical, electrical and plumbing business

Indorama Ventures to buy minority stake of 25% in EPL from Blackstone

The deal, priced at Rs 240 per share, is expected to close in the coming months

Geniemode raises over $50 million in Series C round led by Multiples

The investment is aimed at fuelling its global expansion and enhancing its technology-driven supply chain solutions, the company said

India critical pillar in our global advisory biz, says Rothschild & Co

Rothschild, which set up its India presence in 1999 with a small team, focused on privatisation and cross-border deals, has expanded to 30 bankers covering all sectors

India tops global private capital exits with $27.9 bn in 2024: GPCA report

Notable exits in 2024 included EQT and Temasek selling O2 Power to JSW Neo Energy for $1.5 billion, Swiggy raising $1.3 billion via an initial public offering (IPO) and providing exits to 360 ONE

PE firms tap platform model to build scalable biz, boost efficiency

One of the latest examples is Carlyle combining auto component manufacturers Roop Automotives and Highways Industries to build an auto parts platform

Welfare schemes and rural jobs fuel labour crisis, say industry executives

Vimal Kejriwal, managing director and CEO of KEC International, in a recent call with analysts, noted that labourers earlier worked at a site for close to a year before availing their annual leave

Kalpataru Projects Q3FY25 results: Net profit flat at ₹141.96 cr

KPIL's Ebitda margin for Q3FY25 was recorded at 8.4 per cent, a slight decrease from 8.6 per cent in the corresponding period last year

Private equity investors see public markets driving exits in India

Healthcare and life sciences are emerging as key sectors for private capital, with significant deal flow and exits

PE/VC investments in India off to a strong start in 2025: EY IVCA report

The report highlights a favourable macroeconomic environment, strong fiscal health, and stable government policies as key drivers of India's PE/VC ecosystem