Family-owned food giant Mars, whose candy brands include M&M’s and Snickers, is exploring a potential acquisition of Kellanova, maker of snacks such as Cheez-It and Pringles, according to people familiar with...
Tata Motors board approves demerger into two listed companies, scheme to conclude within 15 months
Tata Motors Ltd (TML) announced on Thursday, August 1, that its board approved the demerger scheme of its commercial vehicle (CV) arm, which will eventually lead to two separate listed entities. India’s most...
NIIF-backed IntelliSmart plans to buy majority stake in CyanConnode’s India ops
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) backed IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd is in talks with global smart metering major CyanConnode to acquire a majority stake in its Indian operations, said two...
Adani Wilmar could add regional kitchen essential brands to portfolio, seeking wider market share
Edible oil maker Adani Wilmar Ltd said it could invest in regional companies in categories such as spices, condiments and ready-to-cook meals, aiming for a larger share of the packaged food market. “After we bought the...
Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Decision Delayed to Mid-August
Antitrust enforcers looking into Alaska Air Group Inc.’s plan to buy Hawaiian Holdings Inc. will take more time to decide on the proposed $1.9 billion deal. The Justice Department and state attorneys general now have...
Fortum to sell majority stakes in renewable, EV charging businesses in India
Finnish state-run energy giant Fortum Oyj has engaged EY and London-based Opus Corporate Finance LLP to oversee the sale of majority stakes in its Indian renewable energy platform and electric vehicle (EV) charging...
Blackstone makes move for ₹40,000 crore entry into Indian snacks market, to acquire 51% stake in Haldiram’s: Report
Blackstone Inc., the American investment firm, is expected to bid nearly ₹40,000 crore for a 51 per cent stake in the iconic Indian snack brand Haldiram’s, Moneycontrol reported on Monday, July 29, quoting people...
Bankruptcy court orders liquidation of Future Retail as resolution eludes
It’s the end of the road for Kishore Biyani-led Future Retail Ltd, which once led India’s organized retail revolution. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday ordered liquidation of the company, setting...
Mankind Pharma to acquire 100% stake in Bharat Serums & Vaccines
Mankind Pharma has emerged as the frontrunner to acquire Bharat Serums & Vaccines (BSV), backed by Advent International, the company announced on Thursday. “Mankind Pharma Limited has entered into a definitive...
Multiples PE-backed insurer Acko acquires OneCare
Multiples Private Equity-backed Acko General Insurance has acquired digital chronic care management company OneCare as it focusses on becoming a healthcare service provider. The deal was an all-cash transaction, though...
Reliance-Disney $8.5 billion merger faces scrutiny, CCI sends 100 antitrust queries
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has sent nearly 100 queries to Reliance Industries and Walt Disney regarding their $8.5 billion merger of Indian media assets, Reuters reported on Monday quoting two anonymous...
Amazon in talks with Swiggy for buying Instamart business
E-commerce giant Amazon has approached Swiggy and shown interest in the company’s quick commerce business Instamart, says a report in the Economic Times, citing 3 sources aware of the matter. However, there is no...
