Have you ever noticed how the best business stories often start as simple partnerships? It’s like a long-term dating phase that finally leads to a wedding. Last week, the Indian fintech world saw exactly that Freo (the consumer neobank you…
Adani Enterprises, via its subsidiary, acquired a 51% stake in DPJ TOT for up to ₹1,342 crore, strengthening its road infrastructure portfolio and expanding its presence in India’s transport ecosystem.
Adani Defence and Leonardo have partnered to build helicopters in India, boosting defence self-reliance, local manufacturing, skilled jobs, and positioning India as a global helicopter production hub.
Government is evaluating a Union Bank–Bank of India merger under Merger 2.0 to create a stronger PSU bank, improve efficiency, expand lending capacity, and enhance customer services by 2026.
Blackstone is nearing a $4B+ deal to acquire MacLean Power Systems from Centerbridge, expanding its energy-infrastructure presence. Talks are advanced but not finalized, after surpassing rival bidders like ABB.
Day One Biopharmaceuticals will acquire Mersana Therapeutics in a deal worth up to $285 million, expanding its oncology portfolio with Emi-Le, a promising therapy for rare, aggressive adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC).
XTI Aerospace, Inc. [Nasdaq: XTIA] develops advanced aviation and location technologies. Its XTI Aircraft unit is creating the TriFan 600 xVTOL aircraft, combining jet speed with VTOL capability, while its Inpixon division delivers global real-time location intelligence for industrial efficiency and safety.
Salesforce will acquire Spindle AI, a leader in agentic analytics, to enhance AI-driven business insights. Spindle’s technology enables autonomous scenario modeling, forecasting, and optimization. The deal, boosting Agentforce 360, is expected to close in Salesforce’s Q4 FY2026.
Several major investors, including Ananym Capital, Tensile Capital, Sheffield Asset Management, and activist Engaged Capital, are pressuring accounting software firm BlackLine to consider selling itself after rejecting SAP’s reported high-$60s-per-share offer. Following Bloomberg’s report, CEO Owen Ryan said the company is aware of investor concerns and continues discussions but has not committed to exploring a sale.
Chemtrade Logistics (OTC:CGIFF) surged 9.8% after a US$150M deal to acquire Polytec, expanding water solutions, boosting EBITDA growth by 6–7%, diversifying markets, and earning a Scotiabank “home run” upgrade.