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Omni-channel beauty platform Purplle Group on Monday announced raising Rs 1,000 crore in a funding round led by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). Other investors also participated in the funding and the fresh capital was raised through a combination of primary and secondary shares issuance, according to a statement from Purplle Group. Besides, Purplle has also announced a Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) liquidity programme and will offer liquidity of Rs 50 crore to its employees. Purplle Co-Founder & CEO Manish Taneja said: "We will constantly innovate and leverage our technology and data capabilities to provide our customers with the best omni-channel experience. In increasing its shareholding in Purplle, ADIA has continued to support us as we pursue our vision of building a sustainable and profitable business." Purplle is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the beauty and personal care (BPC) segment, having grown its GMV by four times ..
JSW Energy Limited has raised Rs 5,000 crore by selling shares to institutional investors, including Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), to accelerate its growth plans. In a late regulatory filing on Friday, the company informed that it has successfully completed its Rs 5,000-crore Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP). JSW Energy said the proceeds from the QIP will further bolster its capital structure, enhance financial flexibility and enable the company to accelerate its ambitious growth plans. "The issue garnered a very strong interest from marquee global long-only investors, domestic mutual funds and insurance companies...," it added. The QIP witnessed more than 3.2 times subscription. Some of the largest global asset managers, such as GQG, Blackrock, Nomura, Wellington, UBS and ADIA, participated in the QIP issue. "This marks the first-ever equity raise by the company since its listing in 2010," JSW Energy said. This is the largest primary equity raise in the Indian po
The Competition Commission of India has slapped penalties totalling Rs 55 lakh on Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and TPG Group for making false declarations before the regulator while availing the green channel facility in a deal related to the acquisition of a stake in UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions Ltd (UPL SAS). The acquirers, ADIA and TPG Group, shall pay the penalty jointly and severally, the CCI order said. The transaction pertains to the combination comprising the acquisition of a stake in UPL SAS by Platinum Trust and TPG Upswing through the Upswing Trust, the CCI said in the order. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is the sole beneficiary and settlor of the Platinum Trust, while TPG Upswing is a part of the TPG Group. In December 2022, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) received a notice jointly given by Platinum Trust, acting through Platinum Trustee, and TPG Upswing in relation to the combination. The regulator noted that the UPL SAS acquisition has been ...