On Aug 24, 2022, AMG Media Networks Limited (AMG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, bought 100% of the equity stake in Vishvapradhan Commercial Private Limited (VCPL) for Rs 113.74 crore. It is through this company (VCPL) that Adani Enterprises is acquiring indirect stake in NDTV. VCPL held warrants of Radhika Roy Prannoy Roy … Read more
One 97 Communications, the parent Company of Paytm is scheduled to hold it’s AGM on August 19, 2022. Ahead of the meeting, Institutional Investor Advisory Services India (IiAS), a proxy advisory firm, has advised shareholders of One 97 to vote against some key proposed resolutions. Reappointment of Vijay Shekhar Sharma (VSS) as the MD – … Read more
How the Reliance (RIL) empire gets divided between the three siblings has been a hotly debated topic over the last few years. Many attribute the unprecedented fund raising of about Rs 1.65 lakh crore in 2020 to be the 1st step in that direction. Funds were raised from a multitude of reputed global strategic and … Read more
Quick commerce is a buzzword now-a-days and Zomato has been at the forefront of it. It has provided significant support to Blinkit (erstwhile Grofers) over the last few months. In November 2021, invested an equity of $100 mn, valuing Blinkit at > $1 bn; and In March 2022, committed debt of $150 mn to support … Read more
As per newspaper report, M&M is seeking approval from National Company Law Tribunal for a merger of Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd (MEML) with itself. Rationale given Consolidation of the complete value chain of Electric Vehicle (EV) development, manufacturing and sales. MEML has expertise in EV technology while M&M has expertise in automotive design, engineering and … Read more
United Spirits Limited (USL), a subsidiary of British alcohol major Diageo, has been strategically reviewing it’s Popular brand portfolio since February 2021. The review is a part of it’s strategy to increase profit by focusing on the premium brands. It has now announced the following deal with Inbrew Beverages Private Limited (“Inbrew”)- Sale of 32 … Read more
Marico has acquired 53.98% of HW Wellness Solutions Private Limited, that operates under the brand name “True Elements” (TE). Key points to note – TE operating for last 5-6 years sells products in the healthy breakfast and snack segment. It offers 70+ products including oats, quinoa, muesli, granola, flakes, poha, upma, dosa, roasted seeds, seed … Read more
In a surprise development, Indostar Capital Finance Limited (ICFL) informed the following – On March 31, 2022, the management had informed Audit Committee of certain control deficiencies observed during the interim statutory audit Observations specifically related to the CV loan portfolio They were in respect of sanctioning of loans to existing customers, loan documentation and … Read more
The event was widely anticipated since 2019, when Larsen & Toubro (L&T) had bought a majority stake in Mindtree – termed as India’s first major hostile takeover. Key points to note – L&T currently owns 60.99% of Mindtree and 74.05% of Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) Given the common parent and similar business, the merger … Read more