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Key deals last week
Key deals last week
 "Key deals last week")
In the war on ballistic missiles, India plods along
Even as it crosses another milestone in missile defence, analysts warn against excessive optimism
 "In the war on ballistic missiles, India plods along")
Havells finally takes the leap to air-conditioners
Even as competition heats up, acquisition of Lloyds has given it a big enough hold in small towns
 "Havells finally takes the leap to air-conditioners")
AION Fund picks up majority interest in Essel Group's PlanetCast Media
AION Fund is an India-focused fund established by an affiliate of Apollo with ICICI Venture Funds
 "AION Fund picks up majority interest in Essel Group's PlanetCast Media")
Why doctors are divided over West Bengal's Healthcare law
They fear the new rules to regulate private hospitals will hurt their ability to treat patients
 "Why doctors are divided over West Bengal's Healthcare law")
PE investments down 50% in February; deals at 32-mth low
In the PE space, the deal of the month was CarTrade raising $55 million from Temasek
 "PE investments down 50% in February; deals at 32-mth low")
From bad to worse: Getting back on track is an uphill climb for Snapdeal
Bahl in the past was able to successfully pivot the company twice
 "From bad to worse: Getting back on track is an uphill climb for Snapdeal")
Newsmaker: J S Deepak, tuning out of telecom
In the summer of 2010, he soon came to be known as the spectrum auction man
 "Newsmaker: J S Deepak, tuning out of telecom")
For sugar body, it's a season of controversy
Millers have accused ISMA of overstating last year's production and delaying the decision on imports
 "For sugar body, it's a season of controversy")
PE/VC investments hit a low in February, says survey
However, exits and fund raising saw growth
 "PE/VC investments hit a low in February, says survey")
Deal with DoCoMo won't end Tata Tele's woes
Its prospects as an independent player appear dim as the industry heads for a shakeout
 "Deal with DoCoMo won't end Tata Tele's woes")
Carlyle sells entire 8.2% stake in Edelweiss
Carlyle would have made a gain of at least three-fold on its investment
 "Carlyle sells entire 8.2% stake in Edelweiss")
Carlyle to launch new fund backed by IFC, targeting $1 bn commitment
It will be a 10-year closed-end generalist private equity fund, domiciled in Cayman Islands
CIA 'mission' on cars shows concern about next-gen vehicles
Cyber security is considered key to rollout of tomorrow's self-driving and today's connected cars
 "CIA 'mission' on cars shows concern about next-gen vehicles")
Stage set for further consolidation in radio
Larger media groups will take the acquisition route to lucrative regional markets
 "Stage set for further consolidation in radio")
Donald Trump's steel plans hold out hope for India
Steel makers say use of local steel in govt-funded projects could come as a big relief for them
 "Donald Trump's steel plans hold out hope for India")
For a reboot, Stayzilla needs to rethink first
Online travel marketplace needs to learn from this lean season of VC funding and not chase vanity metrics
 "For a reboot, Stayzilla needs to rethink first")
Newsmaker: Ajay Tyagi, who is more balanced than bold
Ability to soft-pedal ideas may help Tyagi find common ground with the govt & financial institutions
 "Newsmaker: Ajay Tyagi, who is more balanced than bold")
How Trump's merit-based immigration system might work
Reducing number of immigrants would not guarantee increase in wages or opportunities, argue critics
 "How Trump's merit-based immigration system might work")
New funds ride fourth wave of venture capital
Maiden funds, like Blume Ventures' $22 million fund, are invariably backed by local investors
 "New funds ride fourth wave of venture capital")