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Grapevine: TVS Mobility, Standard Chartered Bank, Aavishkaar Capital in news
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9m ago
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TVS Mobility and Aavishkaar Capital are making headlines for their upcoming fundraising plans. TVS Mobility aims to raise Rs 2,000 crore to refinance debt and fund its portfolio companies' capital expenditures. Aavishkaar Capital, on the other hand, is preparing for its largest fundraise next year. These developments indicate the growing activity and interest in the investment and financial sectors.
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CCI approves Kotak Mahindra Bank’s proposal to buy Standard Chartered’s ₹4,100 crore personal loan book | Company Business News
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8m ago
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Kotak Mahindra Bank's proposal to acquire Standard Chartered's unsecured personal loan book worth ₹4,100 crore. The acquisition involves the transfer of the target business from Standard Chartered Bank India Branch to Kotak Mahindra Bank. Kotak Mahindra Bank is a public limited company listed on the BSE and NSE and is registered with the Reserve Bank of India. The approval from CCI allows the bank to proceed with the acquisition and expand its retail banking operations in India.
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Vivriti Asset bolsters credit team with senior hires from StanChart, Edelweiss Alts
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3m ago
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Vivriti Asset Management, the credit arm of Vivriti Group, has expanded its investment team by hiring senior professionals from Standard Chartered Bank and Edelweiss Alternatives. The company announced the appointment of two senior fund managers: Nischal Shah, formerly with Standard Chartered Bank, and Priyam Kedia, formerly with Edelweiss Alternatives. These strategic hires are part of Vivriti's efforts to bolster its credit-focused investment capabilities.
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StanChart picks former JPMorgan executive as next India head
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8m ago
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Standard Chartered has selected former JPMorgan executive P.D. Singh as its next CEO for India and South Asia. The appointment is pending approval from the Reserve Bank of India. If approved, Singh will replace Zarin Daruwala, who is set to retire in April 2025. Standard Chartered has been in India for over 160 years and has a network of 100 branches in 42 cities.
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Crypto platform FalconX partners with Standard Chartered
Economic Times
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2m ago
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Crypto prime broker FalconX has partnered with Standard Chartered to serve institutional crypto investors, marking FalconX's first collaboration with a global traditional bank. The partnership aims to fulfill growing demand for digital assets through traditional finance channels. FalconX will use Standard Chartered's banking and foreign exchange services to enhance fiat currency settlements. The collaboration will begin in Singapore, expanding across Asia and the U.S. Standard Chartered sees this as a response to increasing digital asset adoption by institutional clients.
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Kotak Mahindra Bank to buy StanChart India’s personal loan book
VCCircle
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9m ago
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Kotak Mahindra Bank has agreed to acquire Standard Chartered Bank's personal loan book in India. The acquisition will bolster Kotak Mahindra Bank's position in the retail credit market. The personal loan book has an outstanding value of around $490 million. The transaction is expected to be completed within three months, subject to regulatory approval. Kotak Mahindra Bank sees this deal as an opportunity to strengthen its presence in the affluent customer segment and expand its retail lending space. On the other hand, Standard Chartered Bank aims to focus on accelerating growth in the wealth, affluent, and SME segment.
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Former Citrix, Standard Chartered Bank execs float maiden real estate fund
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10m ago
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- Two former executives of Citrix Systems and Standard Chartered Bank have partnered to launch a real estate private equity fund. - The fund aims to invest in the property market and capitalize on opportunities in the real estate sector. - Vishal Khare and Shivam Sinha, the executives behind the fund, bring valuable experience from their previous roles at Citrix Systems and Standard Chartered Bank. - The launch of this fund adds to the growing number of firms that have recently entered the real estate investment market. - The fund intends to leverage its expertise and network to identify lucrative investment opportunities and deliver strong returns to its investors.
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Affirma Capital tweaks exit plan from India portfolio firm to fetch higher returns
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1y ago
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Affirma Capital has adjusted its exit plan for one of its India portfolio companies in order to achieve higher returns. The private equity firm has already received nearly three times the amount it initially invested in the company in less than six years. Affirma Capital, which focuses on emerging markets, intends to sell less than 25% of its stake in the firm. The Singapore-based firm was formed in December 2018 when Standard Chartered Bank spun out its private equity business.
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LeapFrog-backed Electronica Finance eyes fresh fundraise
VCCircle
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1m ago
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Electronica Finance, supported by LeapFrog Investments and Aavishkaar Capital, seeks additional capital and may welcome a new investor. Based in Pune, this non-bank lender recently secured equity funding and is now planning another fundraising round.
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Affirma Capital charting multi-bagger return from six-year-old portfolio firm
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4m ago
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Affirma Capital, a private equity firm focusing on emerging markets, including India, has garnered substantial profits from an Indian portfolio company. The firm, established when Standard Chartered Bank spun off its private equity unit in December 2018, pulled out investments after achieving multi-fold returns on a six-year-old investment. Affirma operates across multiple regions, such as South Korea, Southeast Asia, China, Africa, and the Middle East, with its headquarters in Singapore.
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CRED Hires slice’s Arvind Kathpalia As Risk Advisor
Inc42
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10m ago
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- Kathpalia joined slice in May to support its newly merged banking unit with North East Small Finance Bank. - Kathpalia is currently working with slice and his appointment with CRED does not restrict him from working with its rival. - Prior to slice, Kathpalia has worked with prominent organizations such as Kotak Group, ANZ Grindlays, and Standard Chartered Bank.
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