M&as
Eco Survey: FDI, IPOs, simplified rules may accelerate M&As in insurance
The Survey points out that the highly competitive sector is already witnessing M&As as insurers have huge opportunities and volume to co-exist in the space
 "Eco Survey: FDI, IPOs, simplified rules may accelerate M&As in insurance")
M&A, other corporate deals surpass pre-Covid levels in 2022: PwC report
Despite global headwinds, mergers and acquisitions and other corporate deals in India surpassed pre-Covid levels to reach USD 159 billion with as many as 2,103 transactions in 2022, a 29 per cent increase from 2021 in terms of value, said a PwC India report. India demonstrated signs of stable corporate deals defying the trend among most major economies of the world, said the PwC report titled 'Deals in India: Annual Review 2022'. Mergers and acquisitions accounted for a major share of the deal value, boosted by more than 20 large transactions, and reached a record high of USD 107 billion -- almost twice that of 2021. "However, excluding the HDFC Ltd and HDFC Bank merger (worth USD 60 billion), M&A deal values were about 15 per cent lower than that of 2021. Private equity (PE) investments stood at USD 52 billion, 22 per cent lower than 2021 but 20 per cent higher than all other preceding three years in terms of value and quantum," it said. It is to be noted that deal activity ...
 "M&A, other corporate deals surpass pre-Covid levels in 2022: PwC report")
India Inc logs 2,007 deals worth $127 bn last year, 6% down from 2021
Bengaluru topped the charts in volumes as most companies were born there, and Mumbai topped in values and accounted for 27 per cent of total values
 "India Inc logs 2,007 deals worth $127 bn last year, 6% down from 2021")
TMS Ep335: 2022 M&A, state tax, stock markets, Arctic blast & bomb cyclones
Will this year's record M&A show continue in 2023? Should Indian states levy an income tax? What will guide the stock markets in the New Year? What are Arctic blast and bomb cyclones? Answers here
 "TMS Ep335: 2022 M&A, state tax, stock markets, Arctic blast & bomb cyclones")
Amalgamation-bound HDFC twins soar more than 5% each on MSCI tweak
Both stocks were the biggest gainers in both the Sensex and Nifty indices and accounted for nearly half of the gains made by these indices
 "Amalgamation-bound HDFC twins soar more than 5% each on MSCI tweak")
At $2.7 billion, startup funding in India at 2-year low in Q3: PwC India
The startup funding activity declined to $2.7 billion in Q3CY22 from $6.6 billion in Q2CY22
 "At $2.7 billion, startup funding in India at 2-year low in Q3: PwC India")
Radio phase-III rules may kick off M&As, see smaller players exit: Experts
Push into C&D category cities to aid growth; sector had shrunk to half its pre-pandemic market size of Rs 3,100 cr due to Covid-19 and other curbs over past two years
 "Radio phase-III rules may kick off M&As, see smaller players exit: Experts")
Led by HDFC twins, India sees record $124-billion M&A deals in H1FY23
Bankers said the second half of the ongoing financial year will be led by government divestments
 "Led by HDFC twins, India sees record $124-billion M&A deals in H1FY23")
Over Rs 2,000-cr M&As may come under Competition Commission's purview
Amendments likely in 20-year-old Competition law
 "Over Rs 2,000-cr M&As may come under Competition Commission's purview")
Ronnie Screwvala-led upGrad eyeing M&As in US and Southeast Asia
The international business is so critical that the firm's other co-founder Phalgun Kompalli, has shifted to the US to lead businesses within the brand there
 "Ronnie Screwvala-led upGrad eyeing M&As in US and Southeast Asia")
Ronnie Screwvala-led upGrad eyeing acquisitions in the US, Southeast Asia
As part of the acquisition strategy, upGrad Rekrut, a 100 per cent subsidiary of upGrad, has acquired Wolves India, a recruitment and staffing firm, for an undisclosed amount
CEOs shift focus to sustainability and digital transformation: EY survey
The CEOs also recognise that data and innovation are critical for unlocking new paths to growth
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A merger wave in media
A mix of history, the pandemic and its cascading effects are among the reasons for this action
The M&A wave: Is there a pattern to what looks like a spate of media deals?
Digital is forcing a fundamental change in how people consume media and in the very definition of a media company, say analysts
 "The M&A wave: Is there a pattern to what looks like a spate of media deals?")
Blockbuster M&As keep India's deal street buzzing despite market volatility
With deals crossing $105 bn in the first 4 months, experts believe 2022 could be a record year for M&As
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Investors guide to benefitting from increased M&A activity in India Inc
India Inc is witnessing aggressive merger and acquisitions. While this underlines their desire for inorganic growth, analysts are cautioning investors. Find out how investors can benefit from them.
 "Investors guide to benefitting from increased M&A activity in India Inc")
Explained: Why M&As are rising in India & how can investors benefit?
Reports suggest LTI & Mindtree could be eyeing a merger. Besides, the acquisition race for Holcim's India assets is heating up Ultratech Cement reportedly throwing in its hat in the ring
 "Explained: Why M&As are rising in India & how can investors benefit?")
IDFC MF deal latest in series of M&As in the RS 38-trillion industry
More acquisitions likely going ahead, say industry experts
 "IDFC MF deal latest in series of M&As in the RS 38-trillion industry")
Tata Consumer Products to continue focus on acquisitions
The company recently acquired Kottaram Agro Foods
 "Tata Consumer Products to continue focus on acquisitions")
CCI seeks more information, likely delaying PayU's acquisition of Billdesk
The deal will help PayU become an online payment provider globally by total payment volume.
 "CCI seeks more information, likely delaying PayU's acquisition of Billdesk")
