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Fairfax acquires majority stake in India aluminium products maker
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11m ago
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Fairfax India, owned by billionaire Prem Watsa, has acquired a majority stake in an Indian aluminium products manufacturer based in Hyderabad. This move follows Fairfax's exit from Paramount Health Services and its bid to take control of IDBI Bank. The investment firm has entered into an agreement to gain control of the aluminium products maker, expanding its portfolio in India.
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Fairfax wraps up nearly $200 mn exit from India portfolio
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1y ago
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Fairfax India, a private equity firm in association with Fairfax Financial, has completed an exit from a portfolio company, generating impressive returns. The firm had been actively divesting and recently sold its remaining stake in the company.
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Fairfax to buy 10% more in Bangalore International Airport
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8m ago
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Canadian firm Fairfax India Holdings Corp, through its subsidiary Anchorage Infrastructure Investments Holdings, is set to acquire an additional 10% stake in Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) for $255m. Fairfax already owns a controlling 64% interest in the airport operator and the latest acquisition will increase its stake to 74%. The stake will be acquired from Germany's Siemens Project Ventures and the proceeds will be used to further develop the airport's infrastructure, according to BIAL's CEO.
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RBI identifies Fairfax Financial, Emirates NBD, Kotak Mahindra Bank as bidders for IDBI Bank’s majority stake | Mint
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1y ago
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved Fairfax Financial Holdings, Emirates NBD, and Kotak Mahindra Bank as potential buyers for a majority stake in IDBI Bank. The Indian government, which owns 45.48% in IDBI Bank, along with Life Insurance Corp of India, plans to sell 60.7% of the lender. The bidders are in discussions with the government and will be granted access to IDBI Bank's private data for evaluation. Other interested buyers include Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa and Emirates NBD Group, which offers financial services in the UAE, India, and Saudi Arabia.
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Temasek’s Fullerton Acquires Controlling Stake In Lendingkart
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9m ago
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Fullerton Financial Holdings (FFH) has announced its plan to acquire a majority stake in Lendingkart, a startup in India. FFH, a portfolio company of Temasek, will invest INR 252 crore in Lendingkart. The additional capital injection will assist Lendingkart in expanding its presence in untapped markets and improving its technological capabilities.
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Ecommerce roll-up firm GOAT Brand Labs acquires Frangipani
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1y ago
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Mumbai-based e-commerce roll-up firm GOAT Brand Labs has acquired the remaining stake of founders in children's nightwear and loungewear brand Frangipani, aligning with terms initially outlined during the majority acquisition in 2021. Frangipani offers children's nightwear and loungewear, gaining recognition for its kidswear products. The acquisition aims to boost Frangipani's growth in India and international markets, with GOAT Brand Labs providing digital marketing, technology support, working capital management, and distribution expansion. GOAT Brand Labs acquires and scales direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands and has a portfolio of around 20 brands, backed by global investors like Tiger Global and Flipkart.
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Garware Fulflex India acquires US firm Avcor Healthcare
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1y ago
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Pune-based textile maker Garware Fulflex India Pvt Ltd has announced its acquisition of US-based Avcor Healthcare Products Inc. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Avcor Healthcare Products specialise in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of compression dressings, bandages, and other medical consumable products. The acquisition is seen as a strategic move to expand Garware Fulflex's product range and strengthen its position in the thin gauge polymers sector.
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Fairfax Asia sells stake in health insurance third party aggregator arm
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11m ago
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Fairfax Asia has sold its stake in Paramount Health Services and Insurance TPA Pvt. Ltd (Paramount TPA), a third-party aggregator for health insurance. The move comes as part of Fairfax's monetization efforts in India.
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Adani acquires 50.5% stake in IANS, making presence stronger in media sector
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1y ago
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Adani Group has acquired a 50.5% stake in news agency IANS India Pvt Ltd, further expanding its presence in the media sector. Adani Enterprises, the holding company's media arm, disclosed in a regulatory filing that its subsidiary AMG Media Networks Ltd purchased the stake. This move follows Adani's previous acquisitions of Quintillion Business Media and a majority stake in broadcaster NDTV. Adani Group aims to invest ₹7 trillion ($84 billion) in infrastructure over the next decade.
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KKR acquires majority stake in LEAP India, deal value undisclosed
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2y ago
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Private equity firm KKR has acquired a majority stake in Leap India, a logistics solutions provider. The exact deal value remains undisclosed. This strategic investment by KKR is expected to fuel Leap India's expansion efforts and enhance its position in the logistics industry. The acquisition reflects KKR's interest in the growing logistics sector.
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RIL may pay $2.3 bn for 60% stake in Disney India assets
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1y ago
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Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is set to acquire a 60% stake in Disney Star's linear TV and digital businesses in India for $2.28-2.4 billion, valuing them at $3.8-4 billion. The deal involves the transfer of Indian TV and digital assets to a new company, in which RIL will buy the majority stake. The transaction excludes Disney Star's stake in Tata Play, consumer products business, and ILM. The plan includes merging Viacom18, in which Reliance owns a majority stake, with the new Disney Star entity. The deal is expected to be announced soon.
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