Thursday, February 19, 2026

Investment

India’s competition regulator has approved L Catterton India Fund’s proposed investment in Haldiram Snacks Food Private Limited, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the global private equity firm’s entry into one of the country’s largest packaged...
Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd is set to deepen its manufacturing footprint with a planned investment of ₹1,130 crore in Maharashtra, marking one of the company’s largest capacity expansion initiatives to date. The dairy major has...

Private Equity Eyes Minority Stake in Purplle Cosmetics at $1.5 Billion Valuation

Private equity interest is intensifying around Purplle Cosmetics, with several large buyout and growth investors exploring a minority investment in the Indian beauty platform,...

Ayurveda Wellness Brand Kapiva’s FY25 Revenue Jumps 50% to ₹342 Crore Despite Higher Losses

Ayurveda-led wellness brand Kapiva posted a strong expansion in scale in FY25, riding a surge in demand for preventive health and plant-based nutrition, even...

Jonathan Srour’s Habiza Hummus Lands Backing from Foodbeast Ventures

Foodbeast has stepped into the investment game with a clear signal of intent, backing Habiza Hummus through its newly launched venture arm, Foodbeast Ventures....

L Catterton Acquires Stake in Haldiram, Partners to Accelerate Global Expansion of Indian Snacks Giant

Global consumer focused investment firm L Catterton has entered into a strategic partnership with Haldiram, acquiring a stake in India’s largest snacks and packaged...

Kidbea Moves Beyond D2C, Eyes 100 Physical Stores with ₹60 Crore Expansion Plan

Direct-to-consumer kidswear brand Kidbea is stepping up its offline ambitions with a planned investment of ₹50 to ₹60 crore over the next two years,...

Magnum Ice Cream Debuts on Amsterdam Exchange with $9.24 Billion Valuation

Magnum Ice Cream debuted on the Amsterdam stock exchange on Monday, achieving a market valuation of $9.24 billion, marking a major milestone in its...

Kirin Looks to Exit Bira 91 Investment Amid Financial Strain at B9 Beverages

Japan’s Kirin Holdings is reportedly planning to exit its investment in B9 Beverages, the maker of India’s popular craft beer brand Bira 91, as...

Balaji Wafers valued at ₹35,000 crore as General Atlantic closes in on 7% stake purchase

US-based private equity firm General Atlantic is close to finalizing a ₹2,500 crore investment for a 7% stake in Balaji Wafers, valuing the Gujarat-headquartered...

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