Page 3 - Merger And Acquisition

IHCL acquires 51% stake in firms operated under Clarks Hotels for ₹204 cr

IHCL to buy majority stakes in ANK Hotels and Pride Hospitality, operators of 135 Clarks Hotels & Resorts properties, to strengthen midscale presence across India

Titan Company to acquire 67% stake in Dubai's Damas in all-cash deal

Titan Company has signed an agreement to acquire a 67% stake in Damas LLC, marking a strategic expansion into the GCC jewellery market, with an all-cash deal valued at AED 1,038 million (Rs 2,439 cr)

Firstsource signs pact to acquire UK-based Pastdue Credit Solutions

The acquisition is subject to UK Financial Conduct Authority approval, Firstsource said in an exchange filing

Adani Power seals ₹4,000 crore deal for Vidarbha Industries Power

With this acquisition, Adani Power's operational capacity rises to 18,150 MW, with targets to reach 30,670 MW by 2030

Small is big for PEs, companies as M&As rise to $45.4 billion in H1

Health care, retail emerge favourites as big-ticket transactions remain subdued

Arkade Developers to acquire Goregaon's Filmistan Studios for Rs 183 crore

Arkade Developers has entered a binding agreement to acquire Filmistan Studios' four-acre land in Goregaon, Mumbai, for Rs 183 crore, where it plans to launch a luxury residential project by 2026

3G Capital, Singapore's GIC seek CCI nod to acquire Skechers

Investment firm 3G Capital and Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC have sought approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire footwear and apparel company Skechers. "The proposed transaction is an indirect acquisition of all the outstanding shares and sole control of the Target by affiliates of investment funds managed by 3G Capital partners LP (3G Capital), ie, the acquirers (Beach Acquisition Co Parent, LLC and Beach Acquisition Merger Sub, Inc)," a notice submitted with the CCI on June 26 stated. GIC has also sought clearance from the competition watchdog to invest capital, to be utilised to partly finance the proposed transaction. After the completion of the transaction, GIC Investment will be entitled to certain rights in Skechers. The parties said the proposed transaction meets the thresholds specified under section 5(a)(i)(A) of the Competition Act, 2002 and is being notified pursuant to the agreement and plan of merger on May 4, 2025 executed by and ..

Bharat Forge acquires AAM India Manufacturing for ₹746.46 crore

Pune-based Bharat Forge acquired AAM India Manufacturing at an equity value of ₹746.46 crore. The acquired company has ₹189.48 crore cash on its books

Torrent secures ₹20,000 crore credit line for JB Chemicals buyout

Torrent is acquiring a 46.39 per cent stake in JB Chemicals from KKR & Co. for about ₹11,917 crore, and an additional 2.8 per cent stake from employees for roughly ₹719 crore, both at ₹1,600 per share

Torrent Pharma share pops 4% on ₹25,689-cr JB Chem deal; analysts cautious

Torrent Pharmaceuticals has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals (JBCP) at a fully diluted equity valuation of ₹25,689 crore.

Shell in early talks to acquire London-based oil rival BP: Reports

BP is under intense pressure after years of under-performance and the intervention of aggressive activist shareholder Elliott Investment Management

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

Pressure on US dollar may continue in near term: Bank of America's Jin Su

India is a fascinating growth story. It is one the world's fastest growing major economies globally, says Jin Su

Expedite M&As that pose no competition threat: FM Sitharaman to CCI

Antitrust regulator must balance 'regulatory vigilance with a pro-growth mindset', says Nirmala Sitharaman

CCI gives nod to Temasek's minority acquisition of Haldiram Snacks Food

Temasek's subsidiary Jongsong will acquire under 10% stake in Haldiram Snacks Food, now consolidated under HSFPL following a major FMCG merger in April

Lupin to boost complex generics in US, EU; eyes chronic growth in India

Lupin plans to expand complex generics in developed markets and grow its chronic drug portfolio in India, with over 200 product launches and M&A on the radar

AMETEK to acquire FARO Technologies in deal valued at $920 million

Under the agreement, AMETEK is offering $44 per share in cash, representing about a 40 per cent premium to FARO's last close. The equity valuation pegs FARO's market value at $846 million

US reciprocal tariffs, market volatility cast shadow on India's M&A scene

Bankers say several big-ticket deals now on pause as buyers seek time to navigate valuation fog

Corporate affairs ministry proposes changes to fast-track mergers

The Union corporate affairs ministry has proposed amendments to rules in relation to fast-track mergers as part of larger efforts to improve the ease of doing business. Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013, provides for mergers or amalgamation of certain companies (fast-track mergers) through approval of the central government. The ministry has delegated the powers to regional directors in this regard. The ministry has sought public comments till May 5 on the proposed amendments in the rules to widen the scope of fast-track mergers under the Act, according to a release on Saturday. In her Union Budget speech on February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said the government would rationalise the requirements and procedures for speedy approval for mergers of companies and the scope for fast-track mergers would be widened. "Requirements and procedures for speedy approval of company mergers will be rationalised. The scope for fast-track mergers will also be widened and the .

GX Group acquires Ping Communication; eyes $50 million business in LATAM

Telecom gear maker GX Group has acquired Switzerland-based broadband and fiber solution provider Ping Communication to expand its presence in Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, the company said on Friday. GX Group, CEO, Paritosh Prajapati in a statement said the company will leverage its "Made in India" products to compliment existing portfolio of Ping Communication and thereby scale up the revenue to USD 50 million, about Rs 430 crore, in the next two years in Latin America (LATAM) region. The company, however, did not disclose the financial details of the transaction. "After six months, Ping Communication will become part of GX Group. The current revenue of Ping Communication is around USD 30 million. By complementing its portfolio with our 'Made in India' products we expect to scale up our revenue to USD 50 million by 2026," he said. Ping Communication is part of Norway's Heimgard Group. "This acquisition is a key milestone in our 'Make in India for the World' journey.