Baiju Kalesh

Dubai-based fashion and lifestyle retailer Apparel Group is considering an initial public offering for its Indian unit in Mumbai, according to people familiar with the matter.

Malaysian tycoon Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary’s MMC Port Holdings Sdn. has approached prospective bidders for a minority stake in the company, according to people familiar with the matter, after postponing an initial public offering last year.

Carlsberg A/S is preparing to file draft papers for an initial public offering of its India unit as early as this month, according to people familiar with the matter.

Carlyle Group Inc. has invited pitches from investment banks to advise on a potential India initial public offering of its recently acquired healthcare billing service business, according to people familiar with the matter.

Aditya Birla Group has emerged as the frontrunner to buy Shell Plc’s Indian renewable power producer, people familiar with the matter said.

Sify Infinit Spaces Ltd. has put its planned 37 billion rupee ($391 million) initial public offering on hold, according to people familiar with the matter, adding to a growing list of companies delaying share sales because of India’s weak stock market.

JSW Realty, the real estate arm of Indian conglomerate JSW Group, is in advanced talks to raise a 16-billion rupee ($169 million) loan from shadow lender Tata Capital Ltd., according to people familiar with the matter.

Newly established 45North Advisors plans to hire up to 18 investment bankers over the next year to seize on opportunities in India for capital raising and mergers and acquisitions, according to people familiar with the matter.

Manipal Health Enterprises Pvt., which runs the Manipal Hospitals chain, is likely to launch its initial public offering as early as next month, according to people familiar with the matter.

Prestige Estates Projects Ltd. is considering putting an initial public offering of its hospitality unit on hold and is instead exploring a minority stake sale to private equity investors, people familiar with the matter said.