Merger And Acquisition

Reliance completes merger of Star Television Productions with Jiostar

Reliance Industries has completed the merger of Star Television Productions Ltd (STPL), a subsidiary of the company, with Jiostar, according to regulatory updates. On November 14, 2024, Reliance had intimated about the scheme of arrangement for the merger of STPL with Star India, now known as Jiostar India, another subsidiary of the company. "Jiostar has, on November 30, 2025 at 6:09 pm (IST), informed the Company that the said scheme has become effective from November 30, 2025, and STPL stands merged with Jiostar," Reliance Industries Ltd informed in a regulatory filing. STPL owns the STAR' brand and licenses it to group companies. JioStar is the joint venture created after the merger of the media business of Reliance and the India business of global media giant Walt Disney in November 2024. The combined company was valued at USD 8.5 billion. It is the country's leading media and entertainment platform and had reported revenues of Rs 7,232 crore in the September quarter along wi

DreamFolks Services to acquire 60.24% stake in Dubai's Easy to Travel

The Rs 36 crore acquisition aims to diversify services and strengthen digital delivery via ETT's global airport network

IndusInd Holdings completes Invesco AMC deal, becomes MF co-sponsor

The IndusInd International Holdings-Invesco partnership marks the group's entry into India's fast-growing mutual fund business, strengthening distribution and product reach

India records 999 deals worth $44.3 billion in Q3 CY25: PwC India

India recorded 999 deals worth USD 44.3 billion in July-September period of 2025, up 13 pr cent in volume and 64 per cent over the preceding quarter, according to PwC India's latest Deals at a Glance report released on Monday. In the second quarter of calendar 2025, there were 887 deals worth USD 27 billion. India's deal market sustained its growth momentum through Q3 CY25, registering its strongest quarterly performance in the past six quarters, the report said. "Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continued to drive market activity, accounting for 518 transactions valued at USD 28.4 billion, marking an 80 per cent increase in value and 26 per cent rise in volume quarter-on-quarter," it said. Year-on-year, deal volumes grew 64 per cent, while total M&A value expanded 32 per cent, supported by active domestic consolidation and renewed cross-border interest, it said. Private Equity (PE) activity remained strong, with 481 deals valued at USD 15.9 billion, a 41 per cent increase in ...

Heritage Foods buys 51% stake in protein ice cream brand Get-A-Way

The dairy company's Rs 9-crore investment marks its entry into the healthy dessert segment, with an option to raise stake to 71% by March 2026

Kedaara Capital, General Atlantic eye 6-7% slice of Balaji Wafers

The Virani brothers - Chandubhai, Bhikhubhai, and Kanubhai - who founded and control the company, are considering a partial stake sale to fund expansion across India

TASE Global acquires US aerospace firm Joined Alloys for Rs 106 crore

The Chennai-based aerospace and precision engineering firm expands its North American footprint with the acquisition of Arizona-based Joined Alloys

NDR InvIT acquires warehousing & industrial park in Lucknow for ₹143.9 cr

The Grade-A warehousing asset spans approximately 4.63 lakh square feet of leasable area and is built on about 21 acres of land

TVS Venu family scales up Atelier Expressions with J.L. Coquet acquisition

The acquisition of French porcelain house J.L. Coquet marks a major step in TVS Venu International's expansion into global luxury and artisanal craftsmanship

Abu Dhabi's IHC to buy 43.5% in Sammaan Capital for ₹8,850 crore

Abu Dhabi investor to become promoter, can nominate directors

RBI allows Indian lenders to fund acquisitions of Indian corporates

RBI permits banks to finance mergers and acquisitions of Indian corporates, expanding capital market lending opportunities but raising concerns over leverage and ALM risks

TVS Motor to acquire Engines Engineering as it sets up global design centre

TVS has come a long way from being just a strong domestic manufacturer. The company's two-wheeler exports grew significantly by 22.8 per cent in FY25, reaching 1.09 million units

Polymed acquires 100% stake in Italy-based device maker Citieffe

Poly Medicure will acquire Italy's Citieffe Group for Rs 324 crore, gaining entry into the global orthopaedics market and expanding its overseas footprint after PendraCare

Delphi World Money acquires stake, management control in Ebix Travels

Delphi World Money acquires equity stake and management control in Ebix Travels to expand beyond forex and build an integrated travel and financial services ecosystem

ES-Tec acquisition likely to help expand Tata Technologies' presence

Acquisition strengthens Tata Tech's presence in Europe, boosting ADAS, e-mobility, and engineering services for global automakers

MCA expands fast-track mergers to unlisted firms with loans under ₹200 cr

MCA has widened the scope of fast-track mergers to include certain holding-subsidiary companies and unlisted firms with loans under Rs 200 crore and no defaults

Driven by record M&A volumes, India deal activity hit $15.9 bn in August

M&A deals in India during the month were led by Schneider Electric and Tata Motors' cross-border acquisitions, pushing M&A volumes to record, while PE activity moderated in value

L&T Semiconductor acquires power module design assets of Japan's Fujitsu

Chip design firm L&T Semiconductor Technologies on Friday said it has acquired the power module design assets of Fujitsu General Electronics of Japan. As part of the deal, L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT) has acquired R&D equipment, design patents and various intellectual properties related to power module technologies of Fujitsu General Electronics (FGEL). "The acquisition of power module technology is a crucial step in LTSCT's growth journey and an important step towards our vision of enhancing India's presence in the global semiconductor ecosystem. This significantly strengthens our global intellectual property portfolio, and enhances our design capabilities, thus reinforcing our commitment to delivering world-class semiconductor solutions globally," LTSCT Chief Executive Sandeep Kumar said. The acquisition will accelerate LTSCT's foray in power electronics design and development and expand its product portfolio in the domains of industrial, energy and automotive .

No relief for brand M&As, purchases to continue attracting 18% GST

India will continue to impose 18% GST on standalone brand purchases, with no relief for companies involved in brand M&As. Business acquisitions, however, remain exempt under existing GST rules

Flipkart acquires majority stake in infotainment platform Pinkvilla

Flipkart has acquired a majority stake in Pinkvilla to expand its digital content footprint, target Gen Z and millennial audiences, and leverage infotainment for commerce growth