Page 6 - Acquisition

Apple executives hold internal talks about buying AI startup Perplexity

Adrian Perica, the company's head of mergers and acquisitions, has weighed the idea with services chief Eddy Cue and top AI decision-makers

Samvardhana Motherson Int to raise ₹2,500 cr via NCD for capex, acquisition

The company has lined up investment of about ₹6,000 crore in FY26 for capital expenditure through 14 greenfield facilities

Pharma majors turn to acquisitions as cash stockpile hits ₹49,000 crore

India's top drugmakers are reportedly sitting on their highest cash reserves in at least five years, up over 120% from FY20

Delhivery share rises 2% on CCI nod to acquire Ecom Express for ₹1,407 cr

Delhivery share price rose after the company announced that Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of Ecom Express for a purchase consideration not exceeding ₹1,407 crore.

UGRO Capital to acquire Profectus Capital for Rs 1,400 crore deal

Rs 1,398.6 crore all-cash acquisition will boost UGRO's MSME lending scale, add school finance, and improve profitability and secured asset mix

CCI okays Mahindra's proposal to buy 59% stake in SML Isuzu for ₹555 cr

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday cleared Mahindra & Mahindra's proposed acquisition of a nearly 59 per cent stake in commercial vehicle maker SML Isuzu for Rs 555 crore. Mahindra & Mahindra in April announced the acquisition of a 58.96 per cent stake in SML Isuzu for Rs 555 crore. "The proposed combination relates to acquisition of SML Isuzu Ltd (Target) by Mahindra and Mahindra Limited (acquirer)," CCI said in a release. Mahindra & Mahindra is the flagship company of the Mahindra group. It is engaged in the automotive, farm equipment, agricultural products and services sector, etc. "CCI approves the proposed combination involving acquisition of SML Isuzu Ltd by Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd," the regulator said in a post on X. In April, the Mumbai-based automaker Mahindra & Mahindra said it would acquire the entire stake of 43.96 per cent held by Sumitomo Corporation, promoter of SML, and separately acquire a 15 per cent stake held by Isuzu Motors, ...

ITC completes acquisition of 24 Mantra Organic brand owner Sresta Natural

Multi-conglomerate ITC has completed the acquisition of Sresta Natural Bioproducts, which owns the '24 Mantra Organic brand' in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 472.50 crore. This will help ITC to expand its play in the fast-growing organic food products segment. The company has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of the share capital of SNBPL on 13th June, 2025, ITC said in a regulatory filing. On the acquisition cost, ITC said it had an upfront consideration of Rs 400 crore on a cash-free debt-free basis and addition, consideration of up to Rs 72.50 crore, which is payable in the next 24 months. In April ITC had informed it had signed a share purchase agreement with Sresta Natural Bioproducts Private Limited (SNBPL) to acquire 100 per cent stake in the company. This acquisition is "in line with the strategy to augment the company's future-ready portfolio, the transaction is expected to fortify ITC's presence and market standing in the high-growth organic products segment in b

DCM Shriram to acquire Hindusthan Speciality Chemicals for ₹375 crore

HSCL, based in Bharuch, Gujarat, will mark DCM Shriram's entry into epoxy and advanced materials through a ₹375 crore acquisition expected to close by September 2025

Salesforce to buy Informatica for $8 billion to bolster AI data tools

The cloud-software giant is returning to big-ticket M&A after years on the sidelines, driven by scrutiny from activist investors pressing for better profitability

Marwadi Chandarana to buy 75% stake in TruCap Finance for Rs 207 crore

Marwadi Chandarana Intermediaries Brokers has entered into an agreement to acquire 75 per cent stake in non-banking financial company TruCap Finance with an investment of Rs 207 crore. This investment includes a mix of capital infusion through preferential allotment of equity shares and convertible warrants, and a secondary purchase of 3.68 crore shares from the existing promoter group of TruCap, the NBFC said in a stock exchange filing. This transaction will trigger an open offer under the Sebi's rules. Following the investment, MCG will be classified as the new promoter, and the existing promoter group's stake will be reduced to zero. In its filing on Monday, the NBFC said, "Marwadi Chandarana Intermediaries Brokers Pvt Ltd, an entity of Marwadi Chandarana Group (MCG) has entered into definitive documents to acquire a majority stake (approximately 75 per cent) in TruCap Finance Ltd, a non-banking financial company". With a combined net worth of approximately Rs 2,500 crore, MCG

SBI Life, Vidyaniti acquire 4.25% stake in NHIT for Rs 1,100 crore

SBI Life Insurance and Vidyaniti LLP on Monday bought a 4.25 per cent unit-holding in National Highways Infra Trust for Rs 1,100 crore through the open market transaction while NHAI divested 8.24 crore units in the Trust. A total of 8.24 crore units, representing a 4.25 per cent unit-holding, was acquired by both entities. According to the block deal data available on the NSE, SBI Life Insurance Company picked up more than 3.74 crore units or 1.93 per cent holding in NHIT. Vidyaniti LLP also bought over 4.49 crore units, amounting to a 2.3 per cent unit-holding in National Highways Infra Trust, as per the data on the exchange. The units were picked up at an average price of Rs 133.57 per unit, taking the combined transaction value to Rs 1,100.61 crore. Meanwhile, NHAI offloaded 8.24 crore units of NHIT at the same price, as per the data on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). On Monday, National Highways Infra Trust's units were closed on a flat note at Rs 133.50 a unit on the ...

Sky Gate buy gives us entry into cloud kitchens: Devyani International

Devyani sees cloud kitchens as new growth avenue, aims to turn Sky Gate profitable within a year and integrate its brands into food courts and kitchen network

Bajaj Auto to acquire majority stake in KTM with €600 mn fresh infusion

Bajaj Auto to become majority owner of KTM through fresh funding and debt restructuring support, aiming to revive the brand and strengthen its premium bike presence

OpenAI buys ex-Apple designer Jony Ive's io for $6.4 bn in AI expansion

The acquisition gives OpenAI full control of the Jony Ive's io, an AI-first hardware company, as it moves to build new AGI-era devices beyond smartphones and traditional interfaces

FY25 marks among the least ever spends on taking companies private

Acquisition amount at less than Rs 100 crore

Nazara Tech completes acquisition of UK-based Curve Games for ₹247 cr

Nazara Technologies acquires Curve Games in a ₹247 crore deal, aiming to expand into the $100 billion PC-console gaming market and enable global growth from India

Blackstone to acquire TXNM Energy for $11.5 bn, bets on US energy demand

Blackstone sees TXNM as a sound long-term investment due to the stable, regulated returns and substantial capital requirements of grid modernisation and energy transition

Sapphire Media completes acquisition of Big FM 92.7 after NCLT approval

Sapphire Media Limited has completed the acquisition of debt-ridden Reliance Broadcast Network, which owns Big FM 92.7, through the insolvency process. Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd (RBNL) was going through the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process since February 2023. Sapphire Media is promoted by Kaithal-based entrepreneur Sahil Mangla and media professional-turned-entrepreneur Aditya Vashistha. It has received all the statutory approvals to take over the board and management control of Big FM 92.7 from Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, according to a statement. Besides, it is said to have made the payment of dues to the lenders' body, the Committee of Creditors (CoC) of RBNL, within the stipulated timelines as per the approved resolution plan. On December 23, 2024, appellate insolvency tribunal NCLAT rejected the petitions filed by other competitors and upheld the order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal approving Sapphire's resolution plan. On May 6, 2024, .

JSW nears deal to buy 75% stake in Dulux paints maker AkzoNobel India

Sajjan Jindal is said to have personally led negotiations for the deal, valued at approximately ₹12,000 crore

CCI clears Knowledge Realty's acquisition of Blackstone, Sattva entities

The Competition Commission of India on Tuesday approved IPO-bound Knowledge Realty Trust's acquisition of several entities affiliated with private equity major Blackstone and Bengaluru-based Sattva Group. Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT) is sponsored by real estate company Sattva Group and Blackstone. "The proposed combination comprises of direct and indirect acquisition by the Knowledge Realty Trust, acting through its manager, Knowledge Realty Office Management Services, formerly known as Trinity Office Management Services (acquirer REIT), of certain entities, some of which inter-alia belong to the Blackstone Group, some belonging to the Sattva Group and remaining held jointly controlled by Blackstone and Sattva Group," the regulator said in a release. Knowledge Realty Office Management Services is a Sebi-registered REIT engaged in the business of owning and/or operating a portfolio of rent or income-generating real estate assets and related income-generating assets. "Competition ...