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From sector-wise allocation to key deals: A snapshot of PE activities
The top five deals this year accounted for 38.62% of the total investments in terms of deal value
 "From sector-wise allocation to key deals: A snapshot of PE activities")
Commercial realty will remain an important area for CPPIB: Senior MD
We are here for the long term and India is an attractive market, says Alain Carrier, CPPIB's senior managing director
 "Commercial realty will remain an important area for CPPIB: Senior MD")
Buybacks of shares least preferred mode of exit for private equities
In 2018, the most popular mode of exit for PEs was strategic sale through merger & acquisition
 "Buybacks of shares least preferred mode of exit for private equities")
OTT firms opt for creative construction to expand base of paid subscribers
Original content is the next big bet to expand a modest base of paid subscribers
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The govt may make PM's crop insurance scheme voluntary and that may kill it
The proposal to make PMFBY voluntary was part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's 2019 election manifesto. Why is the government proposing to jettison the scheme?
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ANSWERS to the Strategist quiz #623
ANSWERS to the Strategist quiz #623
The short-lived invincibility of real estate baron Anil Sharma
Till everything fell apart, his close friends believed that the man, known for his sharp wit, great people skills and always equipped with a 'Plan B', could get out of any crisis
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CapitaLand looks to foray into residential and retail real estate
It had recently acquired the business units of Temasek Holdings-owned Ascendas Singbridge
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Meet Bejul Somaia, the investor who will make 35x returns from Oyo
This will be the best exit in India in terms of returns
 "Meet Bejul Somaia, the investor who will make 35x returns from Oyo")
As Steel Min delays supply, govt push to transform Railways goes off track
Railway Ministry wants Sail to make higher grade track for its 'Mission 25 Tonne' initiative which the steel major has been delaying
 "As Steel Min delays supply, govt push to transform Railways goes off track")
In RBI vs Finance Ministry fight, dissent takes the spotlight
According to reports, Finance Secretary will be putting up a dissent note in Jalan committee report and he is not going to be the first one to put in a dissent note in a financial sector report
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Lack of infra remains biggest challenge for NCLAT's Justice Mukhopadhaya
At 69, with about seven months to go before his superannuation, Justice Mukhopadhaya often rues that he is racing against time to complete as many cases as he can
 "Lack of infra remains biggest challenge for NCLAT's Justice Mukhopadhaya")
Uphill task for Railways as few private players ready for participation
In her July 5 Budget speech, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Railways needed Rs 50 trillion in five years to 2030
 "Uphill task for Railways as few private players ready for participation")
How Big Tobacco, e-cigarette makers are jousting for favourable regulations
At stake is a 110 billion per annum sticks cigarette market with 11.3% of world's cigarette smokers in India
 "How Big Tobacco, e-cigarette makers are jousting for favourable regulations")
A cargo of cash from private equity investors puts logistics in high gear
According to Venture Intelligence data, nearly $896 million was invested by PEs during the first half of 2019 across 16 deals, as against $682 million across 18 deals a year ago
 "A cargo of cash from private equity investors puts logistics in high gear")
Answers to the Strategist quiz #621
Answers to the Strategist quiz #621
The Strategist Quiz #622
The Strategist Quiz #622
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'Not swayed by waves': Karnataka speaker Ramesh Kumar keeps cool in crisis
Over the last few days, Kumar has made all efforts to ensure the coalition stays in power
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Private equity, venture capital exits drop 86% in Q2
41 profitable exits compared to 77 a year ago
 "Private equity, venture capital exits drop 86% in Q2")
Samsung takes a 'Make for India' call to take on Chinese firm Xiaomi
In 2018, the Korean major is focusing on localisation R&D to retain its leadership
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