Baiju Kalesh

Aster DM Healthcare Ltd. is nearing an agreement to combine with closely held Quality Care India Ltd., people familiar with the matter said, in a deal that will create one of India’s largest hospital chains.

Norway’s Orkla ASA is considering an initial public offering of its Indian business next year that could raise as much as $400 million, according to people familiar with the matter.

(Bloomberg) -- German car-parts maker Mahle GmbH is considering an initial public offering of its Indian business, people familiar with the matter said, joining other foreign firms in seeking to list their units in the nation's buoyant markets.

Hi, it’s Baiju Kalesh in Mumbai. I recently sat down with two senior investment bankers at Goldman Sachs to chat about a red-hot IPO market in India and the year ahead. Also today, BlackRock agrees an all-stock HPS deal.

A group of investors led by Carlyle Group Inc. is considering reviving the sale of Trans Maldivian Airways Pvt., people familiar with the matter said, amid a recovery in travel to the island nation.

Vodafone sold a $1.8 billion stake in tower company in June Indian markets have rallied, prompting holders to cash out

Carlyle Group Inc. is considering an initial public offering of engineering services firm Quest Global Services Pte in India, people familiar with the matter said, amid increasing investor interest in the nation’s stock market.

A consortium led by Blackstone Inc. has emerged as the preferred bidder for a minority stake in Haldiram Snacks Pvt., people familiar with the matter said, following months of negotiations on a potential deal.

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India has become one of the world’s leading markets for deals such as initial public offerings, smashing its record for money raised this year as investors snap up opportunities.