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After India's bumper year of deals, investment bankers are reaping a bonanza
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Indian investment banks experienced a prosperous year of deal-making, resulting in record bonuses. Top firms like Kotak Mahindra Capital, Axis Capital, Avendus Capital, and JM Financial distributed ₹8-9 crore in bonuses to their executives. The surge in mergers, acquisitions, and companies going public, such as Hyundai Motors India, Swiggy, and Ola Electric, contributed to the boom. Significant consolidation across various sectors and private equity investors exiting or selling stakes further fueled this financial windfall.
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Jefferies expects investment banking fee to rise in India after bumper 2023
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1y ago
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Investment banking fees in India are expected to rise in the coming years as the number of deals increases, according to Jefferies Financial Group. The US bank has seen its market share surge in India, and it anticipates further growth as global investment banks increasingly target the country for revenue generation. Deal sizes in India are typically smaller, but Jefferies believes that the complexity and volume of deals will lead to higher fees. The bank has expanded its investment banking team in India and has seen its market share rise in equity capital markets and M&A.
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AI to fuel bumper year for M&A in US power sector
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4m ago
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In 2025, significant mergers and acquisitions are expected in the US power sector, driven by increased demand from data centers for AI. This surge has made power assets attractive to investors, marking a prosperous period for deals, despite broader M&A market challenges. President Trump's energy policies, investment opportunities, and easing project permits contribute to this. However, hurdles like tariffs, resource scarcity, and immigration reforms pose challenges to the sector's expansion efforts.
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PE firm BanyanTree logs a muted exit ahead of a bumper show
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1y ago
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Private equity firm BanyanTree Growth Capital has made a modest exit from an eight-year-old portfolio company. The firm sold a portion of its stake in Popular to exit the investment. This comes after BanyanTree recently divested its entire holding in a hospital chain and completed a buyback deal in the education sector. The firm is known for its mid-market focus and has been active in portfolio exits recently.
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PremjiInvest scripting nearly $250 mn exit with bumper returns
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1y ago
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PremjiInvest, the family office of Azim Premji, founder chairman of Wipro, has made a successful partial exit that yielded 10x returns earlier this year. The investment firm has now sold a five-year old private equity-style portfolio bet, aiming for another lucrative return. The amount for the latest exit is estimated to be around $250 million.
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SoftBank back at deal counter with Icertis deal talks
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1y ago
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SoftBank, the renowned technology investor, is reportedly considering new deals in India after focusing on exits last year. The Tokyo-based firm is in early talks to increase its investment in software firm Icertis, which is seeking $150 million in a new funding round. Other existing investors may also participate. Additionally, SoftBank's Vision Fund is looking to invest in e-commerce firm Meesho as part of a broader funding round. SoftBank is actively reviewing potential investments after a period of inactivity. The valuation and pricing of the deals are still under discussion.
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A Skimpy Bonus Season Awaits Some White-Collar Workers
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1y ago
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A survey conducted by Challenger, Gray & Christmas revealed that 34% of companies will not be giving year-end bonuses this year, marking the highest number of companies not providing bonuses since 2019. The lack of bonuses is particularly significant for investment bankers and equities traders, who are projected to see a decline in payouts. The difficult job market and falling inflation are contributing factors to this trend. However, not all industries are cutting bonuses, as some professional-service firms and companies are even increasing bonuses this year.
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Ares Asia scripting over $250 mn India exit with bumper returns
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11m ago
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Ares Asia, a private equity-style alternative investment firm, is set to earn significant returns from its exit in India, despite the market crash caused by the pandemic. Formerly known as Ares SSG, the company is on track to achieve substantial profitability from its investment made during the pandemic period. Ares Asia was formed after the acquisition of SSG Capital by Ares Management and subsequent rebranding.
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Sixth Sense Ventures strikes another full exit with bumper returns
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1y ago
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Sixth Sense Ventures, led by founder Nikhil Vora, has achieved a successful exit from a portfolio company, surpassing expectations. This comes after the venture capital firm's previous successful exits last year.
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Marriage bonanza: Maruti Suzuki expects festive momentum, wedding season to carry sales in November | Company Business News
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Maruti Suzuki India's Senior Executive Officer for Marketing and Sales, Partho Banerjee, believes that the automaker can maintain its record sales in November after achieving its highest ever retail sales in October. Banerjee is relying on the wedding season to continue the momentum of festive sales. Maruti Suzuki sold a record 202,402 units in October, and Banerjee expects the upcoming month to be strong due to a high number of planned marriages. He also mentioned that the company is on track with its forecasted growth for the fiscal year. However, he did not disclose any plans for price hikes or discuss specific discounts.
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Morgan Stanley's bonus payouts for star Asia bankers to jump by up to 50%
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6m ago
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Morgan Stanley is set to increase bonus payouts for its top-performing investment bankers and traders in Asia by up to 50%. This decision follows a strong performance under its new CEO Ted Pick, driven by robust business growth and increased trading activities in the Asia Pacific region. The bonus hike aims to retain key dealmakers amid past layoffs, with notable increases for those handling deals in India and Australia. Last year, many senior employees saw reduced or no bonuses.
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