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Coca-Cola’s India bottling arm files draft papers for Rs 9,500 crore IPO
Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings plans to conduct an initial public offering through an offer for sale of equity shares. The proposed IPO is expected to raise around $1 billion, aiming for a valuation of $10 billion. Coca-Cola Company and Jubilant Bhartia Group hold significant stakes in the company after a recent stake sale. The IPO proceeds will benefit the promoter selling shareholder with no funds directed to Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings.
Samir Arora backed Helios Mid Cap Fund adds Aurobindo Pharma, 2 others, increase stake in Paytm, MCX and 16 others
Samir Arora-backed Helios Mid Cap Fund added Aurobindo Pharma, Zetwerk and PVR Inox in October, while increasing stakes in Paytm, MCX and 16 other stocks. The fund exited Park Medi World, expanded its portfolio to 77 stocks and reported assets under management of Rs 2,421 crore.
Prestige Group buys 100% stake in Allure Developers for Rs 524 crore to develop housing project in Noida
Prestige Estates Projects Ltd has purchased a complete stake in Allure Developers for Rs 524 crore. The acquisition was finalized on November 6, 2026, in a share purchase agreement. Allure Developers is currently involved in developing a residential project located in Noida Sector 150. The company has made similar acquisitions, including Gloind Vintage Infra for Rs 519 crore.
Tech Mahindra to increase stake in Italian design firm Pininfarina
Tech Mahindra’s subsidiary, PF Holdings BV, entered into a commitment to buy the shares at 1.20 euros each, the Indian IT services company said in a stock exchange filing on Friday. The shares account for 10.02% of Pininfarina’s issued capital.
PSBs see up to Rs 30,000 crore in foreign inflows if investment cap raised to 49%
Public sector banks have told the government that raising the foreign investment cap to 49% from 20% could attract passive foreign inflows of Rs 30,000 crore or more. SBI alone could draw around Rs 20,000 crore as its weightage in the MSCI India index potentially rises, lenders have projected.
MacRitchie Investments sells 3.74% stake in CarTrade for Rs 470 crore; Smallcap World Fund, Norges Bank buy shares
MacRitchie Investments sold 18.20 lakh CarTrade Tech shares worth Rs 470.11 crore through a bulk deal. Smallcap World Fund and Norges Bank acquired stakes, while CarTrade reported 10.2% revenue growth in Q2FY27.
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DLF to invest Rs 3,750 crore for majority stake in JV with Everstone for IREO assets
DLF plans to invest Rs 3,750 crore to obtain a majority stake in a partnership with EverstoneGroup. The joint venture will focus on IREO Private Limited and other entities within the IREO group in India. It aims to acquire at least a 20% stake in the IREO India companies to secure governance rights. This transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to conclude by 2027.

Alphabet discloses $548 million worth of Qualcomm stake
Qualcomm earlier this week irked investors when it missed Wall Street expectations for quarterly smartphone chip sales due to weak demand, even though it forecast better-than-expected revenue for its nascent data-center segment.

Trump Media's investors lost $2.2 billion while Trump holds $460 million stake
Ske Jarzenske and other Trump Media investors are facing severe losses as the company's stock value has plummeted. Many investors had high hopes for the social media platform, believing in its potential profitability under Trump's leadership. Instead, Trump Media's shares have lost significant value, and discontent among shareholders has grown. The company's revenue remains stagnant, leading investors to question management practices and investor trust.

MakeMyTrip enters shared mobility segment with majority stake in Quick Ride
MakeMyTrip announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Quick Ride, a shared mobility platform. The investment aims to strengthen its presence in the shared mobility segment, complementing existing ground transportation services. Quick Ride’s operations will be led by its current promoters under a new entity called Co Ride Mobility Private Limited. The acquisition reflects MakeMyTrip's strategy to expand its capabilities across various travel segments.

Trust market returns to secure oil: India owns stakes in oilfields from Russia to Abu Dhabi, but getting that crude home is another challenge
India's overseas oil investments, particularly in Russian oilfields, have not guaranteed preferential access to crude during supply disruptions such as the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The article examines how sanctions, shipping costs, insurance restrictions and commercial considerations limit the energy security benefits of equity oil, and why India needs to assess overseas investments separately from their supply security claims.

Sebi approves Coal India unit Mahanadi Coalfields IPO
Coal India's Mahanadi Coalfields has just secured approval for an upcoming IPO, set to launch soon. This offering will potentially sell 661.8 million shares, which is equivalent to a 10% equity stake. As a vital player in India’s coal sector, the IPO anticipates raising $1 billion, thus valuing the unit at a remarkable $10 billion. The market's appetite for significant IPOs continues to grow, reflecting a dynamic investment landscape.

US midterm elections 2026 explained: What are they, who is running and what's at stake for Trump
Midterm elections 2026: The US midterm elections on November 3, 2026, will determine who controls Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's term. With all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats up for election, the results could reshape the balance of power in Washington and influence the president's legislative agenda.

Nykaa acquires celebrity makeup artist Namrata Soni's beauty brand Simply Nam
Nykaa said it is acquiring 82% stake in Simply Nam for a cash consideration of Rs 33 crore. The 2022-founded brand clocked Rs 17 crore in turnover for fiscal 2026, up from Rs 9.6 crore in FY25. The transaction adds to a series of acquisitions Nykaa has made across its beauty and fashion verticals.

IDBI Bank Strike: What's on November 10? Nationwide bank strike, wider protests on the table; here's what you need to know
IDBI Bank Strike: A two-day nationwide strike by IDBI Bank employees and officers against the proposed sale of a majority stake to Canada's Fairfax Financial Holdings ended on Tuesday. The union will decide its next course of action at a meeting on November 10 and may seek support from other bank unions for a nationwide protest. Meanwhile, the Congress has also raised concerns over the proposed Rs 53,000 crore deal.

Sachin Tendulkar takes significant minority stake in Hitwicket maker Metasports Interactive
Sachin Tendulkar has acquired a minority stake in Metasports Interactive, the company behind Hitwicket. He will serve as the brand ambassador and a playable character in the game. Metasports aims for 100 million downloads in three years as it has 20 million currently. The game revenue has doubled in the past six months, with most revenue from in-app purchases.

Mahesh Babu picks up stake in gaming startup Shortgun Games
The startup, founded by Jeet Chandan and Vidhit Mehta, is developing its flagship title, Project Takedown, a 10-15-hour action-adventure game set in a near-future Mumbai. The game, designed exclusively for PC and modern console platforms, including PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, is primarily targeted towards international audiences, including the US, Europe and Japan. The founders expect the game to launch by 2028-end.

Sudarshan Venu family trusts pledge TVS shares to fund TSF stake buy
Sudarshan Venu's trusts have secured ₹825 crore through share pledges to acquire an additional stake in TVS Holdings. The acquisition will raise Sudarshan's stake to 73.35%, enhancing family ownership. Funds from JM Financial Products and JM Financial Credit Solutions will finance this transaction. TVS Holdings reported a 39% increase in consolidated revenue, demonstrating strong business performance. This realignment of ownership reflects Sudarshan's growing role in the group’s future direction.

FII retreat deepens: Almost every second Nifty stock sees stake cuts in all 3 quarters of 2026
This year has seen Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) divest nearly ₹3 lakh crore in Indian equities, causing a significant reduction in their stakes. As a result, FII ownership has declined in about half of the Nifty stocks over the past three quarters. Meanwhile, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) have increased their equity holdings, reflecting a change in market dynamics amidst frequent foreign sell-offs.

Maxop Engineering buys majority stake in Faith Automation
Faith manages every stage of a project, from process planning and mechanical design through robot programming, system integration and on-site commissioning. It has revenues of around Rs 300 crore. Its clients include Honda, Mahindra & Mahindra and Stellantis. The company's founding team led by Nilesh Pandhare and six of his colleagues previously worked at Italian firm Comau, which was part of Stellantis.

Bank of Baroda shares jump 5% after Q2 net profit rises 36%. What Nomura and other brokerages saying?
Bank of Baroda reported a 36% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 net profit, aided by gains from the NSE stake sale. Brokerages maintained mixed ratings, with target prices ranging from Rs 260 to Rs 285 per share.

CCI clears Prosus' proposal to acquire stake in Sachin Bansal-led Navi
Competition Commission of India has approved Prosus' acquisition of a stake in Navi Ltd. This move aims to enhance Prosus' position in India's digital financial services market. MIH Payments Holdings BV, part of Prosus, will acquire certain shareholding in the fintech firm. Navi Ltd provides various financial services, including loans, insurance, and digital payments. This investment marks a significant milestone in Navi's growth after securing USD 100 million from Prosus.

Saudi Aramco takes 49% stake in AI firm Humain, commits $2.6 billion
Saudi Aramco has announced its acquisition of a 49 percent stake in the AI company Humain. This investment aims to accelerate Humain's growth and advance its AI capabilities both regionally and globally. The Public Investment Fund will retain a 51 percent ownership in Humain. Additionally, Aramco plans to inject approximately 9.9 billion Saudi riyals into the company this year.

Marathon Nextgen Realty to buy Adani Group's 60 pc stake in Mumbai project for Rs 335 crore
In a regulatory filing on Saturday, the company said its Board has "approved the acquisition of Adani Group's 60 per cent stake in 'Monte South' for a consideration of approximately Rs 335 crore".

IDBI Bank employees' forum opposes Fairfax stake sale, seeks parliamentary review
The United Forum of IDBI Officers and Employees has opposed the planned sale of IDBI Bank's majority stake. They have requested an immediate suspension of the sale process due to market volatility. The forum argues that the decision lacks adequate justification and transparency. They are calling for a comprehensive review under parliamentary scrutiny, emphasizing the need for caution.

Bank of Baroda's Q2 profit surges 36% YoY on NSE stake sale
In a remarkable financial performance, Bank of Baroda reported a staggering 36% rise in net profit for the second quarter, reaching ₹6,532 crore. This surge was propelled by significant non-interest income, recoveries from previously written-off accounts, and gains from the partial sale of its stake in the National Stock Exchange.

Bank of Baroda Q2 profit jumps 36% to Rs 6,532 crore on NSE stake sale
Bank of Baroda reported 36% year-on-year profit growth to Rs 6,532 crore in Q2FY27, boosted by NSE stake sale gains and higher interest income. The lender raised annual credit and deposit growth guidance amid strong loan demand.

Sagility block deal: Promoter Sagility BV likely to sell 12% stake for Rs 2,377 crore
Sagility promoter Sagility B.V. is reportedly planning a 12% stake sale worth ₹2,377 crore through a block deal. The healthcare IT services firm posted 22.5% revenue growth and 8.1% adjusted profit growth in Q2 FY27.
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