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Godrej Industries Group's family office pares 4.4% stake in Sobha for Rs 858 crore
Money Control
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1y ago
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Godrej Industries Group's family office, Anamudi Real Estates, has sold a 4.4% stake in Sobha Ltd for INR 858 crore ($116 million). The shares were sold at an average price of INR 1,810.44 each. Following the sale, Anamudi Real Estates' shareholding in Sobha has decreased to 5.57% from 9.99%. At the same time, Mirae Asset Mutual Fund, Invesco Mutual Fund, and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund acquired a combined 23.09 lakh shares in Sobha. The reason for the divestment is to monetize the investments. Sobha is a leading real estate developer in India and recently raised INR 2,000 crore through a rights issue.
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Ranjan Paiโs family office and others acquire stake in FirstCry from SoftBank
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1y ago
Medial
Manipal Group's MEMG Family Office, Marico's Sharrp Ventures, and DSP family office of Hemendra Kothari have collectively acquired a stake in kids-focused retailer FirstCry for Rs 435 crore. They purchased the stake from FirstCry's major stakeholder SoftBank. The company recently transitioned into a public company in preparation for its upcoming public listing. While FirstCry's FY23 figures are undisclosed, its revenue in FY22 surged by nearly 50% to Rs 2,401 crore. However, the company incurred a loss of Rs 79 crore in FY22 after posting a profit of Rs 216 crore in FY21.
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Equirus acquires Credence Family Office as TIW Private Equity exits
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6m ago
Medial
Equirus Capital has acquired Credence Family Office for approximately Rs 100 crore to enhance its wealth management capabilities, leading to TIW Private Equity's exit. Credenceโs founder, Mitesh Shah, will join Equirusโs leadership, and the combined entity will be known as Equirus-Credence Family Office. This acquisition boosts Equirus Group's wealth assets to Rs 18,000 crore, and increases its workforce to 450 people. Credence, founded in 2010, has 350 clients and Rs 8,000 crore in assets under advisory.
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WeWork Inc to sell 27% stake held in India unit via Rs 1,200 crore secondary deal: sources
Economic Times
ยท
1y ago
Medial
WeWork India, promoted by Embassy group, is set to buy the stake held by its US parent through a secondary transaction. The Rs 1,200 crore deal is being carried out by Enam group's family office, investment fund A91 Partners, and CaratLane founder Mithun Sacheti. The sale involves WeWork Inc's shareholding in the Indian business. Embassy group holds a 73% stake in WeWork India and will process the share transfer after receiving clearance from the Competition Commission of India. WeWork India reported revenues of Rs 1,300 crore in FY23, with a significant reduction in losses.
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Godrej family to split โน1.76 trillion biz, says report; what we know so far
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ยท
1y ago
Medial
The Godrej family, in charge of a โน1.76 lakh crore business conglomerate, is reportedly preparing for an amicable split between two factions. The split would separate Godrej Industries & Associates, led by Adi and Nadir Godrej, from Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company, led by Jamshyd Godrej and Smitha Godrej Crishna. Discussions are underway regarding the usage of the Godrej brand name, possible royalty payments, and valuations of G&B's land. The formal split plan will outline the division of various business verticals, including real estate, consumer products, engineering, appliances, security solutions, and agro-commodities.
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Godrej Industries plans to raise up to Rs 3,000 cr, seeks shareholders' nod
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12m ago
Medial
Godrej Industries Ltd is planning to raise up to Rs 3,000 crore through the issuance of debt instruments, such as unsecured non-convertible debentures (NCDs) or bonds. The company will seek approval from shareholders by way of a special resolution. The fund will be raised within a year and the interest rate will be determined based on prevailing market conditions. The funds will be used for various purposes including business investments, loan repayment, and general corporate needs. Godrej Industries is a flagship firm of the Godrej Industries Group with diverse interests.
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Nisaba Godrej resigns as independent director from the board of VIP Industries
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ยท
1y ago
Medial
Nisaba Godrej has resigned as an independent director from the board of VIP Industries due to differences in succession planning with founder-chair Dilip Piramal. Radhika Piramal, Dilip's daughter and VIP's London-based vice-chairperson, has expressed reluctance to continue running the business, prompting the family to consider selling its stake. Godrej's resignation comes as VIP Industries faces tough competition from Samsonite and cheaper Chinese manufacturers. The company has also seen top-level exits and a decline in profit. VIP Industries' CEO, Neetu Kashiramka, has outlined strategies to revive the company's fortunes.
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Bessemer Venture Partners pares 13.5 pc stake in Medi Assist for Rs 580 crore
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11m ago
Medial
Bessemer Venture Partners has sold a 13.5% stake in Medi Assist Healthcare Services for Rs 580 crore through open market transactions. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Societe Generale acquired a stake in the company. The shares were sold at an average price of Rs 611.70 per share. Following the sale, Bessemer Venture Partners' stake in Medi Assist decreased from 29.22% to 15.72%. Other buyers of Medi Assist Healthcare Services' shares included Invesco Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential MF, HDFC MF, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, and more. On the NSE, shares of Medi Assist Healthcare Services closed at Rs 611.70.
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Focus on asset arbitrage: Foreign promoters cashing out at lofty valuations
Money Control
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Several foreign parent companies have been divesting from their Indian subsidiaries at higher valuations recently. Japanese parent company Sumitomo Wiring Systems sold a 4.4 percent stake in Samvardhana Motherson International for Rs 3,633 crore. Whirlpool Corporation's subsidiary sold a 24 percent stake in Whirlpool India for Rs 4,030 crore. Similarly, Fairbridge Capital, the parent company of Thomas Cook, sold an 8.5 percent stake for Rs 550 crore. These divestments suggest that Indian subsidiaries of multinational companies are trading at higher valuations compared to their foreign parents.
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D2C beauty brand Pilgrim raises 200 crore in a mix of primary, secondary funding
Economic Times
ยท
4m ago
Medial
Pilgrim, a D2C beauty and personal care brand, secured Rs 200 crore in funding led by the Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office. With contributions from Vertex Ventures, Sattva Family Office, and others, this round positions Pilgrim at a Rs 3,000 crore valuation. Pilgrim aims to expand offline distribution, boost R&D, and enhance its omnichannel presence, targeting a Rs 1,000 crore revenue run rate by 2025. It competes with brands like Mamaearth and Wow Skin Science.
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Isprava doubles its revenue in FY24 with hefty profits
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6m ago
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Isprava Group, a luxury home development and rental firm, saw its revenue more than double in the fiscal year ending March 2024. The Mumbai-based company also achieved profitability, marking a notable turnaround. Ispravaโs gross revenue from operations surged by 2.3X to Rs 452 crore in FY24 from Rs 196 crore in FY23, according to its consolidated financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Isprava Group builds and rents luxury homes in prime locations like Goa, Alibaug, and the Nilgiris. In addition to selling homes, they rent them as high-end vacation retreats with services like housekeeping and private chefs. The income from the real estate business accounted for 81.86% of the total operating revenue, which increased 89% to Rs 370 crore in FY24 from Rs 195 crore in FY23. The rest of the income comes from hospitality, which stood at Rs 74.5 crore in FY23. The company made an additional Rs 7 crore from interest income on investments which pushed its total revenue to Rs 458.5 crore in FY24. For the home developer firm, the cost of procurement which includes land, consumption of materials, and other construction costs formed 72% of its overall cost. In the line of scale, this cost surged 94% to Rs 299 crore in FY24 from Rs 154 crore in FY23. Its Employee benefit expenses rose by 3X to Rs 61.7 crore, while advertising costs doubled to Rs 14 crore. Other expenses added another Rs 37.3 crore. Its rent, legal, traveling, and other overheads took the total expenditure to Rs 412 crore in FY24 from Rs 206 crore in FY23. The impressive scale helped Isprava to turn profitable with a significant Rs 63 crore of profits in FY24, compared to a loss of Rs 7.5 crore in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin improved to 22.64% and 12.45% respectively with an expense-to-earning ratio of Rs 0.91. At the end of FY24, the company had a current asset worth Rs 446 crore including Rs 119 crore of cash and bank balance. Isprava has secured Rs 1,216.95 crore (over $150 million) in funding, including a Rs 160 crore round in January of the previous year. The Darshan Shah Family Trust holds nearly a 40% stake in the company. Prominent investors include the Nadir Godrej Family Office, Burman Family Office, and Symphony International Holdings.
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