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Siguler Guff invests $40 mn in restaurant franchise operator Trimex Foods

US-headquartered private equity firm Siguler Guff has invested USD 40 million (approximately Rs 380 crore) in Trimex Foods, an Indian restaurant franchise operator for global brands like Chilli's Grill & Bar, PAUL and Cinnabon, a joint statement said on Wednesday. This strategic partnership represents Trimex's first institutional capital raise and seeks to help accelerate the company's pan-India expansion of its existing brand portfolio, as well as onboard new global brands. Founded in 2010, Trimex operates over 50 restaurants and bakery-cafes across 13 cities in India. "India's food services sector is undergoing a structural shift as consumers increasingly gravitate toward globally recognised dining experiences," said Shaun Khubchandani, Partner and Co-Portfolio Manager, Siguler Guff. A spokesperson for Trimex Foods said, "Siguler Guff's global expertise and their track record of partnering with consumer businesses in emerging markets make them a great partner for our next phase .

Motilal Oswal picks 6 stocks to buy in May 2026 | Stock recommendations | Investment tips | Nifty

Motilal Oswal has shared its top stock picks for May 2026 across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap segments. The list includes names like Tata Steel, AU Small Finance Bank, Bharat Electronics

Automation nudges Axis, HDFC Bank, and RBL Bank towards a leaner workforce

Headcount cuts in FY26 reflect tech-led shifts in frontline roles

UP pushes pvt industrial park policy; firms eye plug-and-play projects

The push is part of a broader effort to accelerate infrastructure development and expand industrial capacity

Invest in social causes with just ₹1,000: SEBI’s new rule explained | Social Stock Exchange

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reduced the minimum investment in social impact funds from ₹2 lakh to just ₹1,000, allowing everyday investors to participate in the Social Stock

Presumptive taxation: Explain income-investment gap with clear proofs

Reconcile investment details with bank records, Form 26AS and AIS before tax filing

Ed-tech start-up AITS raises $4 million in pre-Series A funding round

AITS raises $4 million to expand Rysen School across Tier-II and III cities, targeting 100,000 students with tech-driven learning and 100 new campuses in three years

₹1 crore goal: How much should you invest every month? | Mutual funds | SIP | Investment tips

This video breaks down the exact monthly investment needed, how returns impact your goal, and why discipline matters more than timing.

GLP-1 sees strong return dosage in China and Japan as India lags on value

Global drugmakers are prioritising China and Japan for GLP-1 investments due to stronger pricing power and adoption, while India remains a large but price-sensitive market with slower premium uptake

Outbound FDI surged 27.5% in March to $7 billion, shows RBI data

Rise in overseas investment driven by sharp jump in guarantees, even as equity commitments and loans show mixed trends, RBI data indicates

Run-up in US funds: Invest for market, currency hedge with 7-year horizon

A resurgence of inflation could keep policy tight. Prolonged high interest rates could weigh on valuations and multiples

IFSCA clears first foreign family investment fund registration in Gift City

Poornam Asset Management IFSC becomes first foreign family office to secure FIF registration under 2025 rules, marking a key step in Gift City's evolution as a global financial hub

3 in 4 global leaders to prioritise AI investment despite uncertainty

KPMG report highlights widening gap between AI leaders and laggards, with strong investment but limited realised returns across enterprises

Govt pushing for more infrastructure play by insurers, pension funds

Government eyes pension and insurance funds to boost infrastructure financing, aiming to unlock long-term capital and sustain investment-led growth

Mark Mobius, pioneer of emerging markets investing & India bull, dies at 89

Veteran investor Mark Mobius, who championed emerging markets and India, dies at 89, leaving behind a legacy of reshaping global investing and expanding opportunities

Odisha rolls out 36 projects worth Rs 40,811 crore to boost industry

Odisha launches 36 industrial projects worth Rs 40,811 crore across sectors, expected to create over 59,000 jobs and boost manufacturing and infrastructure

Permira to invest $100 million in SILA to back expansion, tech push

Permira to invest $100 million in SILA to support technology-led expansion and strengthen its presence across India's built-environment services ecosystem

FPIs dump financials, autos, metals in late March sell-off, shows data

Overall, FPIs turned net sellers to the tune of ₹1.18 trillion in March, as escalating tensions in West Asia and a sharp rise in crude oil prices triggered a risk-off sentiment

Cred revamps Kuvera app to deepen wealth-tech play, targets investors

Fintech firm upgrades Kuvera with new tools to improve investment discipline and performance, targeting affluent users with long-term portfolio management features

IIFCL to double InvITs exposure to ₹6k cr by FY27 amid diversification push

State-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) is aiming to double its exposure in Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) to Rs 6,000 crore during the ongoing fiscal year as part of its investment diversification strategy. IIFCL has exposure of Rs 3,000 crore across nine InvITs as of March 31, 2026. "We hope to double our investment in InvITs during the current financial year. It should reach Rs 6,000 crore by the end of March 2027," IIFCL MD Rohit Rishi told PTI. Highlighting the importance of the infrastructure sector, he said, it is going to play a central role in sustaining the country's long-term economic growth and achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Rishi emphasised India's resilience amid global uncertainties and underscored the central role of infrastructure in sustaining long-term economic growth. The expanding opportunities across transport, urban infrastructure, and clean energy is being supported by a strong policy push and a robust pipeline