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July 30, 2026 10:13 AM

Regional confederations left blindsided by FIFA’s $20 billion investment plan

FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in a $20 billion commercial subsidiary has drawn strong criticism from soccer's regional confederations, which said they were blindsided by the world governing body's plan to bring private investors into the sport. The Confederations of North America, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) and Asia (AFC) delivered stinging rebukes on Wednesday, saying they learned of FIFA's equity sale proposal through media reports rather than official channel...

November 12, 2025 4:47 PM

India’s deal activity hits $16.8 billion in October, IPO listings peak

India recorded deals worth $16.8 billion in October across mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity (PE), initial public offerings (IPOs), and qualified institutional placements (QIPs), according to a report on Wednesday. The country recorded 189 deals worth $10.6 billion across M&A and PE, reflecting a 13 per cent decline in volumes, while values surged 63 per cent month-on-month, according to a Grant Thornton Bharat report. The surge was propelled by three billion-dollar transa...

April 15, 2025 4:51 PM

M&A, PE deals in consumer sector surge to 3-year high of $4 billion in Jan–March

The value of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and private equity (PE) investments in India’s consumer and retail sector surged to a three-year high of nearly $4 billion in the January–March 2025 quarter, according to Grant Thornton Bharat’s latest quarterly deal tracker report. Topping the deal charts were two mega investments: Temasek, the Singapore-based PE firm, invested $1 billion for a 10% stake in Haldiram Snacks, while Wilmar International increased its holding in Adani Wilmar (...

January 8, 2025 3:36 PM

Private equity investments in India surge to $15 billion in 2024, marking 46.2% growth

Private equity (PE) investments in India soared to $15 billion in 2024, reflecting an impressive 46.2% growth compared to the previous year. This surge was fueled by sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, consumer-related industries, and technology, supported by a stable political climate and a favorable policy environment, according to a report released on Wednesday. India’s expanding middle-class population, a thriving startup ecosystem, and a robust IPO market provided abundant oppor...