Acquisition

RBI clears Emirates NBD's $3 billion acquisition of up to 74% in RBL Bank

RBI approves Emirates NBD's plan to acquire up to 74% stake in RBL Bank for $3 billion, granting key regulatory relaxations and paving the way for the largest foreign bank investment

FMCG firm Emami to acquire remaining 73.5% stake in Axiom Ayurveda

Emami will acquire full control of Axiom Ayurveda in a phased deal exceeding Rs 300 crore, strengthening its presence in health, wellness and the fast-growing beverage segment

TVS Venu group to acquire PGIM'S asset management business in India

TVS Venu Group signs definitive agreements to acquire PGIM India's asset management business from Prudential Financial, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions

Inox Clean Energy acquires Vibrant Energy at ₹5000 cr enterprise value

Inox Clean Energy acquires Macquarie-owned Vibrant Energy for about ₹5,000 crore, boosting its portfolio and strengthening its presence in the C&I renewable segment

Magnum Ice Cream acquires 61.9% majority stake in Kwality Wall's India

Magnum Ice Cream Netherlands has completed the acquisition of a 61.9 per cent majority stake in Kwality Wall's (India) Ltd (KWIL), resulting in a change in the promoter classification. "On 30th March, 2026, the Incoming Promoter acquired the Sale Shares from the Outgoing Promoters in accordance with the SPA and other applicable laws," KWIL said in a regulatory filing. Pursuant to this transaction, the Incoming Promoter has acquired control over the company and is classified as a "promoter" of the company in accordance with the Listing Regulations, it added. Meanwhile, the outgoing promoters have been reclassified from the "promoter" category to the public category. This acquisition is done as per the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) executed on June 25, 2025, which includes The Magnum Ice Cream Company Netherlands BV and Unilever PLC, among others. The "incoming Promoter (Magnum) agreed to acquire an aggregate of 145.44 crore equity shares of KWIL" representing 61.9 per cent of the

RBI defers acquisition financing, capital market norms to July 1

Central bank extends deadline by three months after industry flags operational and interpretational issues; also clarifies rules on acquisition finance and capital market exposure

CMS Info Systems acquires FSS ATM management business for ₹115 crore

The deal will add nearly 8,000 units and new private sector banking ties, strengthening CMS Info Systems' managed services portfolio and advancing its ATM solutions consolidation strategy

Infosys gains from M&A, valuations offer comfort amid AI-driven shift

Infosys' acquisitions of Optimum Healthcare IT and Stratus Global strengthen AI-led capabilities, while sector valuations remain below historical averages amid ongoing correction

Infosys acquires Optimum for $465 mn to deepen healthcare, AI capabilities

Deal strengthens Infosys' healthcare vertical and AI-led capabilities, adding clients, talent and consulting expertise in provider segment

Nazara to acquire 50% stake in two gaming firms for $100.3 million

Nazara UK will initially acquire 50 per cent of the equity in Bluetile and Bestplay

US beauty major Estee Lauder to acquire Ayurveda brand Forest Essentials

Forest Essentials headquarters to remain in Delhi; founder Mira Kulkarni to continue leading it

US beauty major Estee Lauder to acquire Ayurveda brand Forest Essentials

Forest Essentials headquarters to remain in Delhi; founder Mira Kulkarni to continue leading it

MakeMyTrip buys majority stake in Flamingo Transworld to boost packages

MakeMyTrip will acquire a majority stake in Flamingo Transworld, aiming to expand its holiday packages business by tapping the tour operator's strong regional presence in western India

Australia's QBE to buy Prism Johnson's 51% stake in Raheja QBE for ₹324 cr

QBE Insurance Group will acquire Prism Johnson's 51 per cent stake in Raheja QBE for Rs 324 crore, making it the first foreign insurer to fully own Indian general insurance company after FDI reforms

Motilal Oswal buys 1.65% stake in Zelio E-Mobility for ₹9.8 crore

Motilal Oswal Financial Services has purchased a 1.65 per cent stake in Zelio E-Mobility through a Rs 9.8 crore block deal, boosting institutional interest in the newly listed EV maker

Paramount's debt to hit $79 billion on $110 billion Warner Bros deal

Takeover likely to get FCC backing

RMZ plans to double office portfolio in five years via acquisitions, JDs

The Bengaluru-based asset owner plans acquisitions and joint developments to expand beyond 40 million sq ft, backed by a strong pipeline, near-zero vacancy and fresh capital raising plans

BillDesk set to acquire Worldline India's payments business

Fintech major BillDesk is set to buy Worldline India's payments arm in a deal pegged at $100-150 million, strengthening its aggregation and omnichannel merchant capabilities

SBI in talks with Japanese lenders for acquisition financing: C S Setty

It has nearly ₹1 trn capacity to lend towards this segment; bank to file prospectus with Sebi by March for SBI MF IPO

Retail segment drives 21% sequential rise in ARC acquisitions in Q3FY26

Overall ARC acquisitions rose 19% to Rs 7,995 crore in Q3 FY26, while recoveries grew 45%, led by steady and front-ended retail segment performance