Analysts say IHH's reputational harm claim in Japan won't impact Fortis's Indian operations; litigation continues over stalled open offer and regulatory hurdles
The latest petition filed by NTK seeks another 2.7 million rupees for losses arising from the unit's defamation claim against Daiichi Sankyo and accrued interest on the damages claimed
Private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and TPG Capital also submitted initial bids, one of the sources said
IHH indicated last week that it was ready to go ahead with the stalled open offer if the capital markets regulator allowed it
Taking legal advice on next steps to pursue open offer for 26% stake in Fortis
The group had acquired a 31 per cent controlling stake in Fortis in 2018, which triggered a mandatory open offer to acquire another 26 per cent of Fortis shares from the market
The market regulator said for share acquisition, bulk deals more transparent than off-market route
IHH is planning to use the funds infused in Fortis to finance the Religare Health Trust acquisition