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Axis Bank completes acquisition of Citibank India's consumer business

This deal will have a 177 basis points bearing on Axis Bank's CET1 capital ratio

Axis Bank completes acquisition of Citibank India's consumer business
Updated On : 01 Mar 2023 | 11:37 PM IST

Microsoft-Activision deal: What's on the cards for gamers in India?

Despite global brouhaha over Microsoft's dominance, the merger may benefit gamers here

Microsoft-Activision deal: What's on the cards for gamers in India?
Updated On : 01 Mar 2023 | 9:59 PM IST

Fintech firm Cashfree acquires Zecpe to strengthen its D2C Payments Suite

This acquisition will also enable Cashfree Payments to offer additional value-added services like Return to Origin (RTO) reduction, fraud detection, and address pre-filling, among others

Fintech firm Cashfree acquires Zecpe to strengthen its D2C Payments Suite
Updated On : 28 Feb 2023 | 2:36 PM IST

Amazon closes $3.9 bn acquisition of healthcare provider One Medical

The acquisition was originally announced in July last year

Amazon closes $3.9 bn acquisition of healthcare provider One Medical
Updated On : 23 Feb 2023 | 11:55 AM IST

Sonata Software jumps over 4% on acquiring US-based Quant Systems

The company's North America arm has inked an agreement to buy 100 per cent in Texas-based Quant Systems in an all-cash deal of $65 million.

Sonata Software jumps over 4% on acquiring US-based Quant Systems
Updated On : 23 Feb 2023 | 10:11 AM IST

CRISIL upgrades DB Power's rating after Adani Power calls off acquisition

CRISIL also removed the company from "on watch status" and assigned "stable" outlook

CRISIL upgrades DB Power's rating after Adani Power calls off acquisition
Updated On : 22 Feb 2023 | 10:48 AM IST

Samvardhana Motherson to buy SAS from Faurecia for Rs 4,790 crore

EV business constitutes almost half of the total net revenues of SAS. It manufactures cockpit modules and other components for EVs of European companies such as Volkswagen, Skoda, Mercedes, Porsche

Samvardhana Motherson to buy SAS from Faurecia for Rs 4,790 crore
Updated On : 19 Feb 2023 | 10:12 PM IST

Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire Sonata Finance for Rs 537 crore

The acquisition will be subject to regulatory approvals, including by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire Sonata Finance for Rs 537 crore
Updated On : 10 Feb 2023 | 9:35 PM IST

Meta to acquire VR startup 'Within' after favourable court ruling

A federal judge has sided with Facebook parent Meta and cleared the way for the company to buy virtual reality startup Within Unlimited, the maker of the popular fitness app Supernatural. Federal antitrust regulators had sought to block the acquisition on the grounds that it would hurt competition in the emerging virtual reality market. But U.S. District Judge Edward Davila denied the Federal Trade Commission's request for a preliminary injunction against the deal. The judge's ruling said the agency did not provide sufficient evidence to prove its case. Meta said it will now proceed with its acquisition of Within Unlimited. The FTC had argued that Meta's acquisition of the small company reminiscent of Facebook's early purchases of Instagram and WhatsApp would hurt competition in the emerging virtual reality market. Allowing the tech giant to buy Los Angeles-based Within Unlimited, the FTC had argued, would violate antitrust laws and dampen innovation, hurting consumers who may f

Meta to acquire VR startup 'Within' after favourable court ruling
Updated On : 07 Feb 2023 | 1:47 PM IST

We're looking at acquisitions but won't buy at all costs: Tata Consumer MD

In a Q&A, Sunil D'Souza talks about the company's strategy to launch more D2C brands and his outlook on demand for the company

We're looking at acquisitions but won't buy at all costs: Tata Consumer MD
Updated On : 05 Feb 2023 | 11:58 PM IST

Happiest Minds to acquire SMI via upfront, deferred equity for Rs 111 cr

Happiest Minds Technologies on Wednesday announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Madurai-headquartered IT services company SMI through a combination of upfront and deferred equity consideration amounting to Rs 111 crore. With 400 plus offshore-based employees, SMI (Sri Mookambika Infosolutions) has an annual revenue run rate of USD 9 million (over Rs 73 crore). "Happiest Minds Technologies today announced the signing of definitive agreements to acquire 100 per cent of SMI - a Madurai-headquartered, profitable, IT services company through a combination of upfront and deferred equity consideration totalling Rs 111 crore," the company said in a statement. SMI provides product engineering services to its US customers around enterprise applications and integrations, digital data platform services (analytics, data strategy, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, User Experience) and mobility services. It has, over the years, built deep domain expertise around the healthc

Happiest Minds to acquire SMI via upfront, deferred equity for Rs 111 cr
Updated On : 25 Jan 2023 | 5:38 PM IST

EaseMyTrip acquires 55% stake in real-time marketplace cheQin for Rs 3 cr

Online travel tech platform EaseMyTrip.com on Tuesday said it has acquired a 55 per cent majority stake in cheQin for Rs 3 crore. cheQin is a real-time marketplace, which allows travellers to bargain with hoteliers without any effort. The deal will help in strengthening EaseMyTrip's hotel channel in terms of technology, adaptability, personalisation, and the acceptance of bulk booking and long stay requests, the company said in a statement. "EaseMyTrip is focusing on the growth of its non-air segments. This acquisition is a step towards revolutionising the hotel business altogether. Through cheQin, which is a unique app in the hotels industry, we will diversify our hotel booking experience through technology support," EaseMyTrip CEO and Co-Founder Nishant Pitti said.

EaseMyTrip acquires 55% stake in real-time marketplace cheQin for Rs 3 cr
Updated On : 24 Jan 2023 | 7:58 PM IST

Pine Labs acquires enterprise platform from Saluto Wellness for unknown sum

The deal would help Pine Labs strengthen its offerings across employee rewards and recognition, customer loyalty, and channel partner programmes for medium and large enterprises

Pine Labs acquires enterprise platform from Saluto Wellness for unknown sum
Updated On : 23 Jan 2023 | 6:19 PM IST

Baking a success: How Sampath Kumar sisters came up with a winning recipe

The scale-up plans are already being chalked out. Yoga Bar, which is into nutrition bars, muesli, oats and cereals, reaches about 5,000-6,000 retail outlets

Baking a success: How Sampath Kumar sisters came up with a winning recipe
Updated On : 21 Jan 2023 | 12:14 PM IST

Reliance Retail acquires footwear and apparel retailer V Retail: Report

Reliance Retail has acquired Telangana and Andhra Pradesh-based footwear and apparel retailer V Retail Pvt Ltd, which operates a retail chain under the brand name 'Centro Style'. V Retail operates 32 Centro stores in the markets of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. "Reliance Retail strengthened its product offerings with the acquisition of V Retail (Centro Footwear)," said the earning statement from Reliance Industries on Friday. However, the company did not disclose the financial details of the deal. According to industry sources, the acquisition was completed during the last quarter. Started in April 2009, as a distribution house, V-Retail is now one of the largest retail, distribution and franchising companies in South India. It is promoted by the distributors of several National and International brands operating in footwear and garments in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, said the information available on V Retail's portal. Out of its 31 stores, about 15 Centro stores a

Reliance Retail acquires footwear and apparel retailer V Retail: Report
Updated On : 20 Jan 2023 | 11:13 PM IST

Sun Pharma to acquire US-based Concert Pharmaceuticals for $576 million

Deal size could expand to $827 mn if additional milestone-based payments are made

Sun Pharma to acquire US-based Concert Pharmaceuticals for $576 million
Updated On : 19 Jan 2023 | 10:09 PM IST

LTTS: Recent acquisition of SWC overhang dents investor sentiment

Near-term growth concerns, too, weighed on the stock

LTTS: Recent acquisition of SWC overhang dents investor sentiment
Updated On : 19 Jan 2023 | 1:09 AM IST
Updated On : 18 Jan 2023 | 6:15 AM IST

ITC to buy 'Yoga Bar' to strengthen presence in health foods space

ITC signs binding term sheet to buy 100% share capital of Sproutlife Foods

ITC to buy 'Yoga Bar' to strengthen presence in health foods space
Updated On : 17 Jan 2023 | 9:42 PM IST

RattanIndia Enterprises acquires 100% shareholding in EV maker Revolt Motor

RattanIndia Enterprises Ltd on Saturday said it has completed the acquisition of Revolt Motors which is into manufacturing of electric vehicles. Now Revolt Motors has become a 100 per cent subsidiary of RattanIndia Enterprises Ltd, the company said in a statement. "RattanIndia Enterprises Limited has completed acquisition of 100 per cent shareholding in the electric motorcycles market leader Revolt Motors," the statement said. Revolt Motors is the highest selling electric bike in the country with its manufacturing facility in Manesar, Haryana. The EV maker has expanded its footprint pan-India with 30 dealerships spread across the country. Its flagship model RV400 has been witnessing a robust demand and is by far the most technologically advanced bike in the world, and RattanIndia Enterprises seeks to significantly scale up Revolt's growth and make it the largest EV two wheeler company in the country, RattanIndia Enterprises said. Anjali Rattan, Business Chairperson, RattanIndia ..

RattanIndia Enterprises acquires 100% shareholding in EV maker Revolt Motor
Updated On : 14 Jan 2023 | 6:53 PM IST