Acquisition

Torrent acquires Nabha Power from L&T, completes ₹3,632 crore deal

Torrent Power on Thursday said that it has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent equity stake in Nabha Power Ltd (NPL) from L&T Power Development Ltd for Rs 3,632.35 crore. Earlier this year, the company informed the bourses regarding the execution of a Securities Purchase Agreement to acquire 100 per cent of the equity stake and convertible instruments of NPL and receipt of approval from the Competition Commission of India for the said acquisition. According to a regulatory filing, the company has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent equity shares and convertible instruments of NPL from L&T Power Development Ltd (L&T) at a total consideration of Rs 3,632.35 crore, consequent to closing adjustments. Torrent Power is engaged in the business of power generation, transmission, distribution and manufacturing and supply of power transmission cables, and is a part of 'Torrent Group,' which is into power, pharmaceuticals and gas distribution sectors. Nabha Power Ltd is a

EMA Partners India acquires RPO firm Taggd in ₹113 crore all-cash deal

The acquisition brings together executive search and recruitment process outsourcing capabilities, creating an integrated talent recruitment platform with global reach

From Innovist to Minimalist: Why India's beauty brands are hot targets

Global beauty majors are increasingly turning to acquisitions as ingredient-led Indian brands reshape how products are developed, marketed, and scaled

CCI clears Honda's proposal to acquire additional 21% stake in Astemo

CCI approves Honda's plan to raise its stake in Astemo to 61%, strengthening control over the auto components maker in a strategic consolidation move

RBI's M&A norms: HSBC India funds Waaree's ₹1,255 crore acquisition

The transaction marks one of the first acquisition financing deals executed by a private or foreign bank under the RBI's revised framework for bank-funded acquisitions

L'Oreal signs agreement to acquire majority stake in D2C firm Innovist

Innovist founding team will remain in place as minority shareholders and will continue to operate and scale the business in collaboration with L'Oreal India

SpaceX to take over AI Startup Cursor in $60 billion deal following IPO

SpaceX has sealed its $60 billion takeover of Cursor, strengthening Elon Musk's push to compete in the fast-growing AI coding market

Fox to acquire streaming platform Roku in deal valued at about $22 billion

Fox Corp will acquire Roku in a $22 billion deal, combining streaming, digital advertising and television assets to create a major US media platform

Allianz emerges as lead bidder for HSBC's Singapore insurance unit

Allianz and HSBC are finalising a deal for HSBC's Singapore insurance unit, with the business valued at up to $2 billion

Meesho acquires Kirana Club in ₹202-crore deal to expand grocery presence

The acquisition gives Meesho access to a platform serving over 4 million retailers and strengthens its presence in India's grocery and business-to-business commerce markets

Adani Energy to acquire smart meter player IntelliSmart for ₹3,050 crore

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has inked a securities purchase agreement to acquire a 100 per cent equity stake in IntelliSmart Infrastructure for Rs 3,050 crore. IntelliSmart Infrastructure is a leading smart metering JV between National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), a statement said. According to the statement, AESL has executed a binding securities purchase and subscription agreement (SPSA) to acquire a 100 per cent equity stake in IntelliSmart Infrastructure. The proposed acquisition will strengthen AESL's position as India's largest smart metering platform with over 4.7+ crore smart meters. The proposed Rs 3,050 crore transaction includes the acquisition of 100 per cent of the equity share capital of IntelliSmart and redemption of the optionally convertible debentures of IntelliSmart held by NIIF. The completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory and other customary approvals. IntelliSmart is among leading ow

ixigo to acquire 54.66% stake in Brevistay for ₹65.69 crore to boost hotels

Travel platform ixigo will acquire a 54.66 per cent stake in Brevistay for Rs 65.69 crore, expanding its hotel network and strengthening its accommodation business

Wipro raises stake in insurance tech firm Aggne to 80% for $28.5 million

The additional investment in the insurance technology firm is expected to strengthen Wipro's AI- and IP-led transformation capabilities in the property and casualty segment

Emirates NBD launches open offer to acquire 26% stake in target company

Emirates NBD launches Rs 11,735 crore open offer to acquire up to 26 per cent stake in RBL Bank after securing regulatory approvals

CCI okays Blackstone, investors' stake acquisition offer in Neysa Networks

Fair trade regulator CCI on Wednesday approved a proposal of Blackstone-backed PE funds and other investors to acquire a stake in AI acceleration cloud provider Neysa Networks. The development came after Neysa, in February this year, announced that private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone and co-investors have entered into definitive agreements to invest in the company, enabling a USD 1.2 billion capital raise. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) said it has cleared the proposed deal. "CCI approves the acquisition of certain shareholding in Neysa Networks Private Limited by BCP Asia II Topco V Pte. Ltd, Asia II Topco XIV Pte. Ltd, and other investors," the competition watchdog said in a post on X. Other equity investors in the transaction include Teachers' Venture Growth, TVS Capital, 360 ONE Assets, and Nexus Ventures. Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager with USD 1.3 trillion in assets under management, including global investment strategies .

James Murdoch to buy half of Vox Media in deal exceeding $300 million

James Murdoch expands his US media footprint with a major stake in Vox Media and its podcast network

Emirates NBD gets approvals for majority stake acquisition in RBL Bank

Emirates NBD has secured all approvals for its proposed majority stake acquisition in RBL Bank, marking one of India's largest cross-border banking deals

Zydus to acquire Assertio in ₹1,570 crore deal to expand US business

Acquisition gives Zydus a branded-drugs commercial platform in the US and strengthens its specialty pharmaceutical presence in pain and oncology therapies

Netradyne acquires Moove to expand AI fleet safety business in Europe

The deal adds local operations and customers as SoftBank-backed Netradyne expands its AI-powered fleet safety business and strengthens its presence across key European markets

GameStop's $56 billion eBay bid stokes investor doubts as shares lag offer

GameStop's $56 billion bid for eBay raises funding and strategy concerns, with markets doubting the deal despite potential to reshape the collectibles e-commerce space