Business
M & A Critique
Dr. Agarwal Hospital Group Merger and Valuation Concerns
\"In consideration for the merger, AHCL will issue and allot 23 equity shares of itself for every 2 Equity Shares held in AEHL\"
4 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Dr Reddy's inks pact with Johnson & Johnson to acquire vertigo treatment brand
Dr Reddy's Laboratories announced the completion of a definitive transaction with Johnson & Johnson to acquire the Stugeron brand across the EMEA regions, with India and Vietnam as key markets.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Poly Medicure to fully acquire Citieffe Group at enterprise value of Rs 324 cr
Medical device maker Poly Medicure Ltd said it will fully acquire Italy-based Citieffe Group at an enterprise value of Rs 324 crore (EUR 31 million).
2 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Reliance Power to divest Indonesian coal subsidiaries for $12 million
Reliance Power said it has signed an agreement to sell its entire stake in five Indonesian coal entities for a total consideration of $12 million.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Saipem's investors approve merger with Norwegian oil contractor Subsea7
Shareholders in Italy's Saipem approved a planned merger with Norwegian rival Subsea7, paving the way to the creation of a leading global player in offshore energy services.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Ventive Hospitality to acquire a 76% stake in Soham Leisure Ventures
Ventive Hospitality has announced that it proposes to enter into definitive agreements to acquire a 76% stake in Soham Leisure Ventures, owner of the Hilton Goa Resort and a land parcel in Goa.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Singapore-based Keppel set to divest Chennai's One Paramount office park for Rs 2,750 cr
Singapore-based Keppel is set to divest its office asset One Paramount office park in Porur, Chennai, to Prime Offices Fund, managed by Nuvama Asset Management and Cushman & Wakefield (NCW), for about 2,750 crore, according to people familiar with the matter.
2 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
NBFC Dhruva Capital announces merger with microlender Vector Finance
Non-banking financial company Dhruva Capital Services Ltd announced its strategic merger with Vector Finance, marking its entry into the microfinance business.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Kalyani Transco v. Bhushan Power & Steel Landmark IBC Jurisprudence on Resolution Plans
The recent Supreme Court judgment in Kalyani Transco v. Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd. (26 September 2025) - a landmark decision under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) holds significant implications for resolution professionals, lenders, investors, and legal advisors engaged in insolvency and restructuring matters.
2 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
NCLT okays demerger of TaMo's PV, CV units
Tata Motors Ltd. secured approval from the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for its restructuring plan, paving the way for the demerger of its passenger vehicle (PV) and commercial vehicle (CV) businesses, effective from October 1.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Graphite India acquires 6.82% stake in NYSE-listed Grafrech International
Graphite India has invested in the shares of Graftech International, a NYSE-listed company (Graftech), through secondary market transactions / overseas portfolio investment (OPI) scheme of Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Rules, 2022.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Jindal Poly Films demerges its Nonwoven Fabric Business into its subsidiary
The proposed transaction is a Scheme of Arrangement (\"Scheme\"), which involves the demerger of the Nonwoven Fabrics Business division of Jindal Poly Films Limited into Global Nonwovens Limited.
3 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Mahindra sells Sampo Rosenlew stake to TERA, enabling new growth pathways in Finnish market
Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement with Tera Yatirim Teknoloji Holding Anonim Sirketi (TERA) to sell its entire stake in Sampo Rosenlew Oy.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Japan's SMBC picks up additional 4.22% stake in Yes Bank, becomes largest stakeholder
Yes Bank said Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) of Japan has acquired an additional 4.22 per cent stake in the Mumbai-based bank.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Zaggle to acquire loyalty solutions provider Greenedge for Rs 25 crore
Spend management platform Zaggle has received board approval to acquire 100% of Greenedge Enterprises representing 130,000 equity shares in a deal worth up to Rs 25 crore, the company said.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Temasek seeks to acquire minority stake in Nash Industries for $120-150 mn
Singapore's state-owned investor Temasek Holdings is in talks to acquire a minority stake in auto components maker Nash Industries, which is seeking to raise $120-150 million from private equity investors, reported Mint, citing three sources close to the development.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Waaree Energies to pick up 76% in smart electric meters company Racemosa for Rs 53 crore
Solar PV module maker Waaree Energies said it will acquire a 76% stake in Racemosa Energy India for ₹53 crore.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Singapore's Seatrium selling Texas shipyard to Turkey's Karpowership for $51 million
Singapore-based Seatrium Limited said it has a deal to sell its \"surplus\" AmFELS Yard shipbuilding facility in Texas for $50.67 million to an affiliate of Karpowership.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Delphi World Money acquires stake, management control in Ebix Travels
Delphi World Money announced that it had acquired a substantial equity stake, along with management control, in Ebix Travels, an online travel services firm within the Ebix Group, according to a joint statement.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Reliance trims stake in Balaji Telefilms
Reliance Industries' stake in Ekta Kapoor-led Balaji Telefilms dropped to 21.07% in FY25 from 24.82% a year earlier, according to the production company's annual report.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Elliott explores options for British data centre firm Ark, sources say
EIliott Investment Management is exploring strategic options for its UK-based Ark Data Centres in a possible sale that could fetch more than 3 billion pounds ($4.00 billion), according to two people with knowledge of the matter.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
NCLT approves merger of Star Television Productions with Jio Star
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai, has cleared the cross-border merger of Star Television Productions Limited (STPL), registered in the British Virgin Islands, with its Indian affiliate, Star India Private Limited (SIPL), now known as Jio Star India.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Lupin to acquire VISUfarma to broaden its portfolio of ophthalmic biz
Lupin announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Nanomi B.V. (Nanomi), has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of VISUfarma B.V. (VISUfarma), a portfolio company of global healthcare specialist investor GHO Capital Partners LLP (GHO).
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Genmab to buy Dutch cancer drugmaker Merus for $8 billion
Denmark's Genmab has agreed to acquire Merus NV, a Nasdaq-listed Dutch biotech firm developing a head-and-neck cancer drug, for $8 billion in cash, the two companies said in a statement.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Verizon in talks to buy EchoStar wireless spectrum, Bloomberg News reports
U.S. telecom company Verizon Communications is in discussions with EchoStar about purchasing some of its wireless spectrum, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Ares Management to acquire Meade Pipeline for $1.1 billion
Ares Management said its infrastructure funds have bought Meade Pipeline for about $1.1 billion, adding a key natural gas asset to its U.S. energy business as demand for power and gas surges.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Cerberus Capital, IFC to fund Madhvani group's Hindusthan National Glass buyout
Cerberus Capital and World Bank arm, International Finance Corporation (IFC), have provided Madhvani group a Rs. 1600 crore loan for its planned takeover of Hindusthan National Glass and Industries Limited (HNG), according to people aware of the matter.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Competition Commission clears Apollo Hospital's group entities restructuring plan
Fair trade regulator CCI approved a multi-layered restructuring plan involving Apollo Hospital's group entities Apollo Healthco and Keimed, and a wholly-owned subsidiary Apollo Healthtech Ltd.
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Madhvani Group's INSCO completes acquisition of Hindustan National Glass under IBC
Independent Sugar Corporation Limited (INSCO), part of the Uganda-based Madhvani Group, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Hindustan National Glass & Industries Limited (HNGIL) through the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
1 min |
October 2025
M & A Critique
Reliance Power to divest Indonesian coal subsidiaries for $12 million
Reliance Power said it has signed an agreement to sell its entire stake in five Indonesian coal entities for a total consideration of $12 million.
1 min |