News•Feb 20, 2026
JSW Infra to Issue Shares to Meet Minimum Public Stake Norm
JSW Infrastructure approved an equity raise of up to 25 crore shares, valued at roughly ₹6,325 crore, to satisfy SEBI’s requirement of a 25% public shareholding within three years of its October 2023 listing. The proceeds will back a ₹39,000 crore capital‑expenditure programme that aims to lift port capacity from 177 MTPA to 400 MTPA by FY 2030 across multiple Indian states and Oman. Despite the aggressive expansion, the firm maintains a net debt‑to‑EBITDA of 0.76× and cash of ₹3,455 crore, underscoring a solid balance sheet. Management also projects EBITDA to double to about ₹5,000 crore by FY 28.
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
News•Feb 20, 2026
Novartis to Divest India Unit to Private Equity-Led Consortium for $159M
Novartis announced the sale of its majority stake in its Indian generics and prescription business to a private‑equity‑led consortium for $159 million. The transaction transfers control of a portfolio that includes both off‑patent generics and branded medicines to the buyers. The...
By Endpoints News
News•Feb 20, 2026
Salesforce Acquires Momentum
Salesforce announced the acquisition of Momentum, a San Francisco‑based conversational‑insights platform, with the purchase price undisclosed. The transaction is slated to close in the first quarter of Salesforce’s fiscal year 2027, pending standard conditions. Momentum’s technology captures and structures data from Zoom,...
By FinSMEs
News•Feb 19, 2026
TIP Solar Raises $179.7 Million in ABS From Residential Solar, PPA Leases
TIP Solar, backed by GoodLeap’s residential solar leases and PPAs, has issued $179.7 million in asset‑backed securities. The ABS are collateralized by 7,812 leases held by Jaguar Solar Owner 2026‑1 and structured into A‑ and B‑tranches with anticipated repayments through March 2033 and...
By Asset Securitization Report
News•Feb 19, 2026
New Faces of Finance: Hands-On Work Is Key for Development
The latest "New Faces of Finance" roster spotlights emerging finance professionals who credit hands‑on experience as the catalyst for their rapid advancement. Each profile details a blend of early‑stage operational roles, mentorship, and digital fluency that propelled them into senior...
By Private Funds CFO
News•Feb 19, 2026
Janus Launches Higher Risk-Return CLO ETF for Institutional Investors
Janus Henderson has launched a new CLO exchange‑traded fund that targets AA to A‑rated CLO tranches, offering a modestly higher expected return than its existing AAA‑focused CLO ETF. The product is designed specifically for institutional investors seeking greater yield without...
By Creditflux
News•Feb 19, 2026
Private Equity Deals Hit $2.6T in 2025
Private equity deal value surged to $2.6 trillion in 2025, a 19% increase over 2024 and the second‑largest total on record. The total number of deals fell 9%, continuing a post‑2021 decline in transaction volume. Holding periods have stretched, with the...
By CFO.com
News•Feb 19, 2026
Protos Security CFO on the Convergence of Finance and Operations
Anthony Escamilla, CFO of Protos Security, says the modern CFO has morphed from a budget keeper into a strategic leader who oversees finance, data analytics, technology, risk and even operational functions. He highlights the accelerating pace of decision‑making, with stakeholders...
By CFO.com
News•Feb 19, 2026
Ballard Spahr Public Finance Team Moves to Barnes & Thornburg
Barnes & Thornburg has hired the entire public finance and infrastructure team from Ballard Spahr, adding 35 attorneys—including 25 partners—to its Government Services and Finance Department. The acquisition more than doubles Barnes’ public finance bench to 56 lawyers and expands its...
By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
News•Feb 18, 2026
You Can Invest in SpaceX Before Its IPO — but Should You?
Investors can now gain exposure to SpaceX through private secondary markets, specialty ETFs and pooled funds, sidestepping the wait for a public listing. The rocket company is valued at roughly $1.25 trillion, making it one of the most coveted private assets....
By MarketWatch – Top Stories
News•Feb 18, 2026
Glencore Doubles Down on Copper, Keeps M&A in Play
Glencore has secured a land‑access agreement with Gecamines that extends the Kamoto Copper Company’s mine life into the mid‑2040s and unlocks additional ore zones, enabling the asset to target 300,000 tonnes of copper annually. The deal is a cornerstone of...
By MINING.com
News•Feb 18, 2026
Gallagher Brings Woodruff Sawyer Under Brand in $1.2bn Deal
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has completed the integration of Woodruff Sawyer, fully bringing the specialist broker under the Gallagher brand after a $1.2 billion acquisition. The move adds Woodruff Sawyer’s $268 million pro‑forma revenue and $88 million EBITDAC, along with its 14...
By Fintech Global
News•Feb 18, 2026
SBI Funds Management Plans $1.5 Billion IPO in March
India’s largest asset manager, SBI Funds Management, is preparing to file a draft prospectus for an IPO in March that could raise up to $1.5 billion, targeting a valuation near $15 billion. The offering would represent roughly a 10% stake held jointly...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
News•Feb 18, 2026
Extens-Backed Orthalis Picks up Dentalsoft
Orthalis, backed by private equity firm Extens, announced the acquisition of Dentalsoft, a specialist orthodontic software provider. The purchase creates a new entity, SignalSoft Développement, focused on delivering software services to orthodontic professionals. By integrating Dentalsoft’s tools, Orthalis expands its...
By PE Hub
News•Feb 18, 2026
EU Capital Markets Reform Should Focus on Innovation Investment
The Bocconi Institute proposes six pragmatic reforms to close Europe’s “scale‑up gap” and boost venture‑capital financing for innovative firms. Using Dealroom data on 64,500 EU start‑ups, the report shows that VC investment in scale‑ups is under 10% of U.S. levels...
By CEPR — VoxEU