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Boardroom Moves Drive Stake Sales, Brand Buys and Tech Deals Across Indian Companies

Investors are weighing fresh approvals and clearances that could steer deal timelines and near‑term trading.

Overview

  • Swiggy approved transferring its Instamart quick-commerce operations and will divest stakes in Rapido, selling shares to MIH Investments for Rs 1,968 crore and to Setu AIF Trust for Rs 431 crore.
  • Bajaj Electricals cleared a proposal to acquire the Morphy Richards brand and related IP for Rs 146 crore in India and neighbouring markets from Glen Electric, pending required approvals.
  • Torrent Power agreed to buy a 49% stake in Newzone India and 100% of Newzone Power Projects for Rs 211 crore, giving it effective ownership of both entities.
  • Torrent Pharmaceuticals received approval from the Competition Commission of South Africa to acquire a controlling stake in JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals from KKR.
  • Infosys extended its collaboration with Switzerland’s Sunrise to advance IT transformation and AI initiatives, while HCLTech renewed and expanded a multi‑year deal with a major Swedish commercial‑vehicle manufacturer.