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Sify’s Indian data-center unit plans $500 million IPO

Economic Times

Economic Times · 23d ago

Sify’s Indian data-center unit plans $500 million IPO

Sify Technologies Ltd.’s data-center unit, backed by Kotak Private Equity Group, plans to raise $500 million through an initial public offering (IPO) in India. The offering will include new and existing shares, potentially valuing the unit at around $3 billion. Sify, a pioneer in India's data-center sector, operates 14 data centers nationwide. The IPO will capitalize on the growing demand for data centers, spurred by artificial intelligence expansion, with India’s capacity set to increase significantly.

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Livemint · 6m ago

Companies News Today Live Updates on February 6, 2025: Sify’s data centre unit hires bankers for a ₹3,000 crore IPO

Sify's data center unit is planning a ₹3,000 crore IPO and has hired bankers to facilitate this. Meanwhile, live updates on February 6, 2025, cover recent developments in company financial performances, strategic acquisitions, and market dynamics. These updates provide insights into mergers, financial results, and leadership changes impacting various industries, reflecting how businesses are navigating the shifting market landscape. This snapshot helps stakeholders stay informed about key industry movements.

LG Electronics mulls Indian unit IPO; Bluestone eyes unicorn status

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

LG Electronics mulls Indian unit IPO; Bluestone eyes unicorn status

LG Electronics is reportedly considering an IPO for its Indian unit, LG Electronics India Pvt Ltd. The IPO, if approved, could potentially raise over $500 million. LG Electronics has enlisted JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley to assess the potential offering. However, discussions are in the early stages, and the plan is subject to change.

AMD to cut 4% of global workforce as it focuses on AI chip development

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

AMD to cut 4% of global workforce as it focuses on AI chip development

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) plans to lay off approximately 1,000 employees, roughly 4% of its global workforce, as it focuses on developing artificial intelligence (AI) chips to compete against Nvidia. The company aims to capture a share of the lucrative market for chips used in data centers for generative AI technology. AMD's data center segment, which includes its AI graphics processors, experienced significant revenue growth in the September quarter, while sales in its gaming unit slumped. Analysts expect the data center unit to grow significantly in 2024. AMD is heavily investing in AI chip development but faces challenges with manufacturing capacity.

Meta plans first data centre in India to meet growing demand for Reels

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Livemint · 1y ago

Meta plans first data centre in India to meet growing demand for Reels

Meta Platforms is reportedly considering setting up its first data center in India to meet the growing demand for its short video feature, Reels. The social media giant is expected to conduct a feasibility study of the project in early 2024. The investment in the data center is estimated to be around ₹500-1,200 crore ($67-161 million), with the aim of delivering an enhanced user experience to Indian consumers. The move comes as India has become a crucial market for Instagram, particularly after the ban on TikTok in 2020.

Matrix Gas & Renewables aims to raise up to $143 mn in IPO

VCCircle

VCCircle · 11m ago

Matrix Gas & Renewables aims to raise up to $143 mn in IPO

- Matrix Gas & Renewables, a unit of Gensol Group, aims to raise $119-$143 million through an IPO. - The company plans to file for its IPO next year, taking advantage of the booming Indian IPO market. - Matrix Gas & Renewables aims to develop 1,000 megawatts of green hydrogen projects in the next three years. - The company plans to raise capital expenditure of 35 billion rupees through a mix of 70% debt and 30% equity. - Over 250 Indian companies have already raised more than $9 billion through IPOs in 2023, surpassing last year's total.

Gaja Capital set to become first Indian PE firm to go public with ₹500 cr IPO

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Livemint · 6m ago

Gaja Capital set to become first Indian PE firm to go public with ₹500 cr IPO

Gaja Capital plans to raise ₹500-600 crore through an IPO, marking it as the first standalone Indian private equity firm to go public. They've appointed JM Financial and IIFL Securities as merchant bankers for the process. Expected by June 2025, the IPO will issue fresh shares. Transitioning to a public limited company, Gaja aims to scale globally, diversify its business, and enhance its brand. Founded in 2004, it manages around $500 million across various sectors.

Blackstone teams up with Indian developer for third data center asset, largest in country

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VCCircle · 6m ago

Blackstone teams up with Indian developer for third data center asset, largest in country

Blackstone, a global private equity firm with significant investments in India, is expanding its presence in the country's data center market. Teaming up with an Indian developer, Blackstone plans to develop the largest data center asset in India. This move aligns with the company's strategy to grow its investments in various asset classes within the country. This new venture marks Blackstone's third data center project in India.

Shreetech raises $4.5 Mn from Aarii Ventures and Cello Family Office

Entrackr

Entrackr · 15d ago

Shreetech raises $4.5 Mn from Aarii Ventures and Cello Family Office

Shreetech, a Mumbai-based digital infrastructure firm, has raised $4.5 million from Aarii Ventures, the investment arm of the Kothari family, and Cello Family Office. The proceeds will be used to expand its integrated operations across data centers, power infrastructure, and in-house equipment manufacturing. Shreetech provides end-to-end infrastructure solutions covering design, construction, technical audits, IT integration, and lifecycle management. It operates in three key verticals: data center and digital infrastructure, power infrastructure, and manufacturing of mission-critical components. It has executed more than 100 data center projects and has over 500 MW of sanctioned power capacity. Shreetech’s manufacturing unit produces core infrastructure components such as LV switchboards, smart PDUs, cable management systems, and data center ceiling systems under its Datalix line. This backward integration helps control quality, manage costs, and reduce delivery timelines. In the data center segment, Shreetech delivers turnkey projects covering civil and MEP execution, IT networks, cloud and cybersecurity integration, and smart city systems. Its power infrastructure work includes transmission lines, substations, and rail electrification. The company claims to have grown revenue from Rs 88 crore in FY21 to Rs 613 crore in FY25 at a CAGR of 62%, driven mainly by its data infrastructure business.

India's first unicorn InMobi has two IPOs on its menu now

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Livemint · 11m ago

India's first unicorn InMobi has two IPOs on its menu now

InMobi's consumer tech unit, Glance, is expected to become profitable in the next fiscal year and may be listed separately thereafter. InMobi, India's first unicorn, plans to move its corporate headquarters from Singapore to India ahead of an IPO for its profitable ad tech business. Glance, which reaches 450 million smartphones, aims to reach one billion in the next three to four years. InMobi also plans to make larger acquisitions worth $500 million and above in the future. The company's core ad tech business has remained profitable, despite fluctuations due to the pandemic.

Indian startup Yotta Data seeks $500 million private credit to expand

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

Indian startup Yotta Data seeks $500 million private credit to expand

Indian startup Yotta Data Services is in talks to raise approximately $500 million to invest in its data center parks. The firm is negotiating with private credit funds like Oaktree Capital Management and has also held discussions with Cerberus Capital Management and Davidson Kempner Capital Management. Yotta's plan highlights the increasing need for capital in India's rapidly growing economy, which prioritizes infrastructure development. The company specializes in high-performance computing and aims to support corporations in developing their own AI services through its data centers. The fundraising is expected to be finalized by early 2025.

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