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Blackstone to acquire nearly 16% stake in IIFL Finance for Rs 5,000 crore

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Blackstone is set to buy about a 16% stake in IIFL Finance for $535 million. The transaction is part of a broader fundraise of roughly ₹6,414 crore led by the private‑equity firm, in which the NBFC’s promoters are also co‑investing. Existing investors Nirmal Jain and R. Venkataraman will contribute about ₹12.64 billion, while Anchorage Capital will add another ₹1.5 billion.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    The issue will also include a 12.64 billion ​rupee ‌investment by existing investors Nirmal Jain and R. Venkataraman, while Anchorage Capital ‌will invest ​another ₹1.5 billion

    — The Hindu

  • center · 2 outlets

    Global investment firm Blackstone is set to acquire nearly 16 per cent stake in IIFL Finance for Rs 5,000 crore as part of a larger Rs 6,414 crore capital raising plan approved by the company's board on Tuesday.

    — The Tribune

  • right · 1 outlet

    The issue will also include a ₹1264 crore investment by existing investors Nirmal Jain and R Venkataraman, while Anchorage Capital ‌will invest ​another ₹150 crore

    — The Hindu BusinessLine

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Global investment firm Blackstone is set to acquire nearly 16 per cent stake in IIFL Finance for Rs 5,000 crore as part of a larger Rs 6,414 crore capital raising plan approved by the company's board on Tuesday.

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  1. The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust Current article

    Blackstone to acquire nearly 16% stake in IIFL Finance for Rs 5,000 crore

    Global investment firm Blackstone is set to acquire nearly 16 per cent stake in IIFL Finance for Rs 5,000 crore as part of a larger Rs 6,414 crore capital raising plan approved by the company's board on Tuesday.

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