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Global interest for M&A in Indian telecoms muted: Rothschild

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Livemint · 10m ago

Global interest for M&A in Indian telecoms muted: Rothschild

India's telecom market is unlikely to attract new global players due to stretched balance sheets of Western companies and tough competition posed by deep-pocketed domestic firms. The experience of past global operators that shut down their operations in India within a decade is also a deterrent. Most global players have already made significant investments in 5G services and increasing network capacities in their own home markets. The dominant players in the Indian telecom market are Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. Government shareholding and high liabilities of Vodafone Idea make an acquisition by a global telco less attractive. However, there may be opportunities for western telcos and consolidation in the data center industry.

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Strong interest from PEs, strategics for larger consumer deals in India: Rothschild MD

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VCCircle · 4m ago

Strong interest from PEs, strategics for larger consumer deals in India: Rothschild MD

Rothschild & Co's managing director, Subhakanta Bal, highlights the strong interest from private equity firms and strategic investors in larger consumer deals in India. Rothschild & Co, a global financial advisory firm, established its Indian office in 1999 and now has a team of over 30 bankers. They provide advisory services in mergers and acquisitions, equity market fundraising, private capital, debt advisory, and restructuring across various sectors.

Sarvam AI unveils multilingual LLM; tepid response poses questions over India’s AI chops

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Economic Times · 2m ago

Sarvam AI unveils multilingual LLM; tepid response poses questions over India’s AI chops

Sarvam AI, an Indian AI startup, launched its multilingual open-source large language model, Sarvam M, under India's AI Mission. Despite its capabilities in 10 Indian languages and other areas, the model received just over 300 downloads within the first two days, sparking debates about India's AI scene. Social media backlash included criticism over the muted response compared to global counterparts, but many defended the effort, emphasizing the importance of ongoing development in India.

M&M evaluating EV battery manufacturing unit

Thehindubusinessline

Thehindubusinessline · 1y ago

M&M evaluating EV battery manufacturing unit

Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is considering the establishment of a battery plant for its electric vehicles (EVs). The company will assess the feasibility of the project and explore potential partnerships. M&M had previously collaborated with Volkswagen to explore electrification opportunities and the localization of cells in India. However, progress on this front has been slow as Volkswagen has multiple global giga plants to prioritize before focusing on India. M&M plans to launch its Born electric vehicles in 2025.

M&A Deal Value In India Drops 27 Per Cent In 2023: Report

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 1y ago

M&A Deal Value In India Drops 27 Per Cent In 2023: Report

M&A deal value in India dropped by 27% in 2023 to USD 136 billion, according to a report by Deloitte India. Despite global challenges like high-interest rates, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical risks, India's M&A landscape remained resilient in 2023. The report predicts a steady deals market in 2024, driven by the manufacturing sector, especially automotive and electric vehicles. The energy sector is expected to experience significant M&A activity due to the government's focus on clean energy. The financial services sector will see consolidation and responses to regulatory changes driving M&A, while private equity activity is projected to remain steady.

Can bring in a hybrid in a ’reasonable’ time frame if market demands: M&M’s Anish Shah | Mint

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Livemint · 1y ago

Can bring in a hybrid in a ’reasonable’ time frame if market demands: M&M’s Anish Shah | Mint

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is confident in its ability to bring a hybrid SUV to market in a reasonable timeframe and expects a strong demand for its upcoming electric vehicle range. The company's CEO, Anish Shah, stated that M&M can meet consumer demand for hybrids or other powertrains if needed. Shah's comments come amid a renewed interest in hybrid vehicles in India following a government directive on road-tax waiver. M&M reported a 20% YoY increase in operational profit for Q1, with market share gains and strong volume growth in its SUV, light commercial vehicle, and tractor segments.

Dealmakers see rebound after global M&A volumes hit decade-low

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Dealmakers see rebound after global M&A volumes hit decade-low

Global M&A activity hit a decade-low in 2023 due to high interest rates and economic uncertainty, but bankers and lawyers anticipate a rebound as conditions improve. Total M&A volumes fell 18% to $3 trillion, the lowest since 2013. Private equity-led buyouts slumped 38%, resulting in reduced capital distribution. However, an increase in large deals in the oil and gas industry and signs of a pick-up in the fourth quarter indicate a potential recovery. Regulatory challenges, cross-border complications, and upcoming elections may remain as headwinds in 2024. Shareholder activism is on the rise, driving M&A activity.

Startup M&As hit 8-year low as cash crunch, funding winter continues to rattle Indian startup ecosystem

Inc42 · 1y ago

Startup M&As hit 8-year low as cash crunch, funding winter continues to rattle Indian startup ecosystem

The Indian startup ecosystem may experience another year of slow deal activity in 2024, following the abysmal funding performance of 2023. The number of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) almost halved to 123 in 2023 from 240 deals in 2022. Distress sales were a common occurrence, with many startups opting for consolidation deals as a survival tactic. Enterprise tech led the consolidation charge with 33 deals, followed by ecommerce and fintech. The falling interest rates and startup valuations, along with global uncertainties, may sustain a certain degree of deal activity despite the funding challenges.

HSBC downgrades Indian stocks to 'neutral' on tapering growth, lofty valuations

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VCCircle · 7m ago

HSBC downgrades Indian stocks to 'neutral' on tapering growth, lofty valuations

HSBC has downgraded Indian equities to "neutral," citing slowing growth and high valuations. The brokerage reduced its 2025 target for the BSE Sensex by 5% to 85,990, predicting muted returns. Despite slowdowns in banking and technology sectors, some brokerages like Citi and Morgan Stanley remain optimistic. India's economic growth forecast for 2024 is the slowest in four years. Indian equities remain relatively stable against global uncertainties, potentially benefiting from changes in trade policy.

Asia private equity transactions fall to lowest in a decade

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Asia private equity transactions fall to lowest in a decade

Private equity-backed mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Asia have had their worst start to the year in nearly a decade, as a slowdown in dealmaking in China and economic uncertainties affect sentiment. Preliminary data from LSEG has shown that PE-backed M&A in Asia amounted to $13.5bn in Q1 2024, a 32% decline from the corresponding period last year. Global PE-backed deals rose 21% to $136bn during the same period. PE firms in Asia are facing challenges from slowing economic growth, high interest rates, volatile markets and geopolitical tensions.

Edmond de Rothschild to open Saudi office, launch debt platform

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Edmond de Rothschild to open Saudi office, launch debt platform

Swiss bank Edmond de Rothschild Group plans to open an office in Saudi Arabia this year and launch a debt financing platform for infrastructure projects in the country. The move comes as part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan, aimed at diversifying the economy away from oil. Edmond de Rothschild will work with SNB Capital to create the platform, while a joint venture with Watar Partners will provide infrastructure debt advisory services to Saudi family offices and institutional investors. The initiatives are expected to launch in the second half of this year, alongside the opening of a local office in Riyadh.

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