Blackstone Capital Partners Asia
IPO pipeline strong as 10 companies plan to raise Rs 20,000 cr in December
The primary market is expected to remain vibrant, with at least 10 companies, including supermart major Vishal Mega Mart and Blackstone-owned diamond grading firm International Gemmological Institute (India) Ltd expected to raise a combined Rs 20,000 crore in the next month, merchant bankers said. Education-focused NBFC Avanse Financial Services, TPG Capital-backed Sai Life Sciences, hospital chain operator Paras Healthcare, and investment bank DAM Capital Advisors are also among the companies planning to launch their IPOs in December, they added. The companies aim to raise a total of Rs 20,000 crore through their public offerings. These IPOs will span various sectors, and deal sizes, and include both fresh issues and offers for sale. Trivesh D, COO of Tradejini, an online brokerage house, told PTI that the Maharashtra election verdict and the UP Lok Sabha by-election results have created a positive market sentiment that could boost IPO activity and fundraising efforts. While 2024
 "IPO pipeline strong as 10 companies plan to raise Rs 20,000 cr in December")
R Systems zooms 20% on Blackstone's open offer to acquire majority stake
Blackstone has made an offer for acquiring up to 57.17 million equity shares, representing 48.33 per cent of R Systems equity, at Rs 245 apiece.
 "R Systems zooms 20% on Blackstone's open offer to acquire majority stake")
Blackstone Capital Partners Asia closes first fund at approximately $2.3 bn
With approximately $111 billion of assets under management, Blackstone's private equity business has been a global leader since 1985
 "Blackstone Capital Partners Asia closes first fund at approximately $2.3 bn")
