YouTube stars Dude Perfect nab nine-figure private equity funding deal

Internet personality group Dude Perfect has raised more than $100 million to expand its reach and create more content, the company announced Monday. Founded more than a decade ago, Dude Perfect makes videos and other content focused on sports and humor and has amassed a sizable following using viral YouTube videos and clips. The group … Read more

Blackstone’s Aadhar Housing Finance targets $600-million IPO: Report

Blackstone-owned Indian home loans provider Aadhar Housing Finance is targeting a $600 million-650 million initial public offering (IPO) at a valuation of up to $3 billion, two people with direct knowledge said on Tuesday. Private equity group Blackstone acquired Aadhar for about $300 million in 2019 as it bet on growing demand for affordable housing … Read more

SC ruling to decide fate of TRCs, tax notices to investors

Mumbai: Foreign portfolio investors, offshore private equity houses and others who had acquired stocks through the foreign direct investment route are keeping their fingers crossed after a Supreme Court ruling that could embolden the Indian income-tax (I-T) authorities to question their tax benefits. The apex court this week has given an interim stay on a … Read more