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<ul><li>70% of Senior Directors are confident in data centres, showing faith in their reliability and efficiency despite challenges.</li><li>HPL's acquisition of InterContinental Auckland for $102M marks its entry into the New Zealand market, expanding its portfolio.</li><li>Stuart Grant's appointment as head of Hongkong Land's $8B Shanghai project highlights the company's commitment to growth and development in the region.</li></ul>

70% of Senior Directors are confident in data centres, showing faith in their reliability and efficiency despite challenges.HPL's acquisition of InterContinental Auckland for $102M marks its entry into the New Zealand market, expanding its portfolio.Stuart Grant's appointment as head of Hongkong Land's $8B Shanghai project highlights the company's commitment to growth and development in the region.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (06-Mar-2025): 7/10 Senior Directors Confident in Data Centres, But Talent Shortage Will Widen

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/reliance-industries-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:198:1" rel="noopener">Reliance Industries (RIL IN)</a> faces a $2.81 billion demand in a gas dispute, plans to challenge Delhi High Court ruling in Supreme Court.</li>
<li>Haldiram's stake sale faces delays as market downturn prompts <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/blackstone-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27166:1" rel="noopener">Blackstone (BX US)</a> to exit, citing high valuations; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/temasek-holdings-pte-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28816:1" rel="noopener">Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd (TMSK SP)</a> interest continues.</li>
<li>SEBI’s new open interest rules may impact BSE’s trading volumes, prompting <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/goldman-sachs-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:785:1" rel="noopener">Goldman Sachs Group (GS US)</a> to cut its target price to Rs. 4,880.</li>
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Reliance Industries (RIL IN) faces a $2.81 billion demand in a gas dispute, plans to challenge Delhi High Court ruling in Supreme Court.
Haldiram's stake sale faces delays as market downturn prompts Blackstone (BX US) to exit, citing high valuations; Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd (TMSK SP) interest continues.
SEBI’s new open interest rules may impact BSE’s trading volumes, prompting Goldman Sachs Group (GS US) to cut its target price to Rs. 4,880.


#113 India Insight: Reliance Fights $2.81B Demand, Haldiram’s Deal Stalls, SEBI Hits BSE Volumes.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/axis-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:768:1" rel="noopener">Axis Bank Ltd (AXSB IN)</a> is considering a majority stake sale in its shadow-banking unit, Axis Finance, valued at $900 million-$1 billion.</li>
<li>India plans a $1 billion subsidy to boost domestic solar wafer and ingot production, reducing reliance on China.</li>
<li>PAG, backed by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/blackstone-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27166:1" rel="noopener">Blackstone (BX US)</a> , is exploring the sale of its 54% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nuvama-wealth-management-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40316:1" rel="noopener">Nuvama Wealth Management (NUVAMA IN)</a> Management for $1.2 billion.</li>
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Axis Bank Ltd (AXSB IN) is considering a majority stake sale in its shadow-banking unit, Axis Finance, valued at $900 million-$1 billion.
India plans a $1 billion subsidy to boost domestic solar wafer and ingot production, reducing reliance on China.
PAG, backed by Blackstone (BX US) , is exploring the sale of its 54% stake in Nuvama Wealth Management (NUVAMA IN) Management for $1.2 billion.


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EPL Ltd (fka Essel Propack) / Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indorama-ventures-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18105:1" rel="noopener">Indorama Ventures (IVL TB)</a> is acquiring a 24.9% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/epl-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6958:1" rel="noopener">EPL Ltd (fka Essel Propack) (EPLL IN)</a> from Blackstone at Rs 240, marking a major entry into India’s packaging market.</li>
<li>This deal strengthens EPL’s growth and sustainability, unlocking cross-border synergies and driving competitiveness in the global specialty packaging sector.</li>
<li>It redefines investment dynamics in Indian packaging sector, emphasizing sustainable growth and long-term value creation, challenging traditional global investment paradigms.</li>
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Indorama Ventures (IVL TB) is acquiring a 24.9% stake in EPL Ltd (fka Essel Propack) (EPLL IN) from Blackstone at Rs 240, marking a major entry into India’s packaging market.
This deal strengthens EPL’s growth and sustainability, unlocking cross-border synergies and driving competitiveness in the global specialty packaging sector.
It redefines investment dynamics in Indian packaging sector, emphasizing sustainable growth and long-term value creation, challenging traditional global investment paradigms.


Event Driven: Indorama Bought Strategic Stake in EPL~ A New Chapter in Global Packaging

Japan Hotel Reit Investment / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>KKR and Gaw are in talks for a $660M sale of Hyatt Regency Tokyo to Japan Hotel REIT, potentially reshaping the hospitality market.</li><li>Singapore worker housing rents have surged by 10.8% in the second half of 2024, attributed to a significant increase in labor influx.</li><li>Despite falling rent trends in APAC office markets, Australia and Japan have shown resistance, according to Knight Frank's report.</li></ul>

KKR and Gaw are in talks for a $660M sale of Hyatt Regency Tokyo to Japan Hotel REIT, potentially reshaping the hospitality market.Singapore worker housing rents have surged by 10.8% in the second half of 2024, attributed to a significant increase in labor influx.Despite falling rent trends in APAC office markets, Australia and Japan have shown resistance, according to Knight Frank's report.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (07-Feb-2025): KKR & Gaw negotiating $660M sale of Hyatt Regency Tokyo.

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Axis Bank considers selling majority stake in Axis Finance, India plans $1 billion subsidy for solar production, PAG explores selling stake in...

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Event Driven: Indorama Bought Strategic Stake in EPL~ A New Chapter in Global Packaging

Indorama Ventures acquires 24.9% stake in EPL Ltd from Blackstone at Rs 240, marking a major entry into India’s packaging market, driving...

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Asia Real Estate Tracker (07-Feb-2025): KKR & Gaw negotiating $660M sale of Hyatt Regency Tokyo.

KKR and Gaw in talks to sell Hyatt Regency Tokyo, Singapore worker housing rents rise 10.8%, Aus & Japan office markets bucking regional trend.

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Asia Real Estate Tracker (06-Mar-2025): 7/10 Senior Directors Confident in Data Centres, But Talent Shortage Will Widen

Senior Directors optimistic about data centres but concerned about talent shortage, HPL acquires InterContinental Auckland for $102M, Hongkong Land...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

#113 India Insight: Reliance Fights $2.81B Demand, Haldiram’s Deal Stalls, SEBI Hits BSE Volumes.

​Reliance Industries challenges $2.81 billion gas dispute ruling, Haldiram's stake sale delayed as Blackstone exits, SEBI rules impact BSE trading...

Sudarshan Bhandari

#111 India Insight: Axis Bank, India Solar Push, PAG Sell: $1B+ Deals in Focus

​Axis Bank considers selling majority stake in Axis Finance, India plans $1 billion subsidy for solar production, PAG explores selling stake in...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Event Driven: Indorama Bought Strategic Stake in EPL~ A New Chapter in Global Packaging

​Indorama Ventures acquires 24.9% stake in EPL Ltd from Blackstone at Rs 240, marking a major entry into India’s packaging market, driving...

Nimish Maheshwari

Asia Real Estate Tracker (07-Feb-2025): KKR & Gaw negotiating $660M sale of Hyatt Regency Tokyo.

KKR and Gaw in talks to sell Hyatt Regency Tokyo, Singapore worker housing rents rise 10.8%, Aus & Japan office markets bucking regional trend.

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Reliance Industries challenges $2.81 billion gas dispute ruling, Haldiram's stake sale delayed as Blackstone exits, SEBI rules impact BSE trading...

Axis Bank considers selling majority stake in Axis Finance, India plans $1 billion subsidy for solar production, PAG explores selling stake in...

Indorama Ventures acquires 24.9% stake in EPL Ltd from Blackstone at Rs 240, marking a major entry into India’s packaging market, driving...