Blackberrys joins race to buy out Spykar

Premium menswear apparel brand, Blackberrys, has joined the race to acquire leading Indian denim maker, Spykar Lifestyle. According to sources in the know, discussions with Avigo Partners, a......

Axiata logs out of talks to buy stake in Tikona Digital

Malaysia's leading telecom operator, Axiata, has backed out of its negotiations to pick up a substantial stake in broadband wireless access (BWA) operator Tikona Digital due to differences over......

ICICI Venture, Japanese firms for infra fund

In the changed scenario of Indian private equity, where institutions and individuals are busy with fund raising, the fund houses are exploring untapped markets. ICICI Venture (I-Ven), India's......

Large deals back with a bang

There's been a spurt in private equity activity in recent months and large deals are back. Last month, Kohlberg Kravis & Robertsbought 20 per cent in Dalmia Cement for Rs 750 crore (Rs 7.5......