UTV, through its UK subsidiary, has bought a controlling stake in Indiagames. UTV first bought into a majority in Indiagames late last year, for about Rs 68 crore, which it…

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9.9 Mediaworx, founded by former ABP CEO Dr. Pramath Sinha, is going to acquire Jasubhai Digital Media, the technology media business of the Jasubhai Group, reports Business Standard. As per…

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The Network18 acquisition machine rolls on, finally entering the print space with group company TV18 acquiring 40 percent stake in BSE listed Infomedia India for Rs.178 Crores, reports moneycontrol.com. The…

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Ybrant Technologies, a Hyderabad based digital marketing co has announced its intention to acquire Oridian, an Israeli online media solutions provider for around $13 Million. DNA reports that Ybrant is…

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The board of BSE listed IOL Broadband Ltd has approved a preferential issue of 2 million warrants at a price of Rs. 576 to “specified Investors”. That pegs the value…

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I thought this was old news, but apparently not: Reliance Entertainment has acquired Anirights Infomedia, an animation company based in Pune, reports Economic Times (via VC Circle); at TiE-ISB Connect,…

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ACK Media has announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in Amar Chitra Katha, Tinkle, Tinkle Digest and Double Digest from India Book House. Founded by Samir Patil and Shripal…

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You’re reading it here first: ContentSutra has learned from sources that Network18 Capital18 has acquired a majority substantial (not majority) stake in interactive marketing agency Webchutney. Known for it’s online…

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Hindustan Times Media group has bought social networking site Desimartini.com, through its online subsidiary Firefly eVentures. The financial terms were not disclosed, but HT Media said it was for less…

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WPP, the global ad agency holding company, is buying online media agency Quasar Media. This puts to rest the speculation that has been on for some time about WPP’s M&A…

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Consumer durables company Videocon Industries has acquired Planet M, the music retail arm of BCCL (Times Group), for Rs 200 crore, reports Business Standard. The acquisition is by Videocon’s retail…

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Mumbai-based interactive agency id8labs, which was spun off Percept Media earlier this year, has bought eDesignTree, a Philadelphia, U.S. and Bangalore based interactive marketing firm. Amit Shrivastava, co-founder of eDesign…

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TravelGuru, an Online Travel Agency (OTA) funded by Sequoia Capital and Battery Ventures, is close to acquiring another travel portal, Desiya.com, reports VC Circle. Desiya Founder and CEO Amit Taneja…

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After more than a decade of operations in India, ESPN Start Sports (ESS) now sees acquisitions as key to further growth, reports the Economic Times. The financial daily quotes ESS’s…

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Old rumors about Rediff (NSDQ: REDF) possibly getting bought are back, sending the company’s shares up during trading, before giving up some gains. It’s not clear what, if anything, prompted…

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David Jones, CEO of the world’s fifth largest ad agency network Euro RSCG Worldwide, could be looking at small and medium-sized acquisitions globally as well as in India and China.…

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Quatrro BPO Solutions is in negotiations to buy a US based game development company, reports HT. Chairman Raman Roy has declined comment, but says that gaming solutions fit the company’s…

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According to the Economic Times, Mauritius-based gaming firm Pallagames and UK-based IT firm Trilogix along with Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) are close to picking up around 25…

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That global advertising group Publicis Groupe was looking for possible digital acquisitions in India has been known since January. In India, they’ve already acquired Delhi based advertising agency Capital advertising.…

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Hyderabad-based Internet service provider and software company Nettlinx Ltd. plans to buy three US-based web solutions companies at a cost of $3 million with hopes of doubling sales and adding…

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Russian Telecom operator Sistema has acquired 10 percent stake in Indian telecom operator Shyam Telelink for $11.4 million. Shyam Telelink, a part of the public listed Shyam Telecom group, operates…

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The Essar Group is raising $3.59 billion (Rs 14,360 crore) against its 33 per cent stake in Vodafone (NYSE: VOD)-Essar, the country’s fourth-largest mobile operator, in what will be the…

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The name is fone, vodafone. Okay, I know it’s a bad joke but just wanted to quickly get across the point that Hutchison-Essar, India’s fourth-largest mobile service provider, will soon…

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When online DVD rental company SeventyMM bought out competing DVD rental company, I wondered if it was too soon for consolidation in the business. Now, Mint reports that Reliance ADAG…

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The argument continues. There seems to be no resolution in sight in the battle for between Hutchison Essar (HEL) and the Ruias for BPL Mobile. In the latest bout, Hutchison…

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