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Bank of America topped the financial adviser rankings for construction sector mergers and acquisitions in Q1 2025, leading with four deals worth $12.1 billion. Goldman Sachs followed closely with $12 billion, while Lazard and JP Morgan each advised on $11.5 billion. Notably, Bank of America's ranking surged from 31st in volume and 14th in value in Q1 2024 to the top positions in both metrics this year.
JP Morgan and UBS have emerged as the leading financial advisers in retail mergers and acquisitions for Q1 2025, topping the rankings by deal value and volume, respectively. JP Morgan advised on transactions worth $28.7 billion, while UBS led with five deals. Both firms showed significant year-on-year improvements, with JP Morgan rising from second to first in deal value and UBS climbing from 11th to first in deal volume.
Barclays and JP Morgan have emerged as the leading financial advisers in the technology, media, and telecom (TMT) sector for Q1 2025. Barclays topped the deal value chart with $44.1 billion, while JP Morgan led in deal volume with 17 transactions, including nine billion-dollar deals. Goldman Sachs followed Barclays in value with $38.6 billion, while Houlihan Lokey ranked second in volume with 16 deals.
Barclays and JP Morgan have emerged as the leading financial advisers in the TMT sector for Q1 2025, with Barclays topping the deal value chart at $44.1bn, largely due to the $32bn Google-Wiz deal. JP Morgan led in deal volume with 17 transactions, improving its ranking from fourth to first compared to the previous year. Goldman Sachs followed Barclays in value with $38.6bn, while Houlihan Lokey ranked second in volume with 16 deals.
Bhavish Aggarwal, founder of Ola, is aiming to raise up to $300 million for his AI startup Krutrim, down from an initial target of $500 million due to reduced investor interest. Despite no firm commitments yet, he is optimistic about attracting major investors like Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan.Krutrim, valued at $1 billion, focuses on AI solutions tailored for the Indian market, addressing local language needs and demonstrating the potential for significant valuations in emerging markets. Aggarwal is leveraging shares from his electric vehicle company, Ola Electric, to support this venture, showcasing a novel funding strategy among Indian entrepreneurs.
Deem Finance, a UAE-based non-bank lender backed by the Gargash Group, has secured a $400 million debt facility from JP Morgan to support its expansion into consumer and SME lending. The asset-backed securitisation deal will enhance Deem's balance sheet and diversify its capital base, addressing the growing demand for alternative financing solutions in the UAE. Founded in 2019, Deem offers a range of financial products targeting underserved segments, including personal loans and credit cards.
PhysicsWallah is expanding into the UPSC exam preparation market, considering acquisitions of several coaching institutes, including Drishti IAS, amid plans for an IPO. Following a $210 million funding round, the company aims to enhance its offerings in India's growing test prep sector, despite reporting a widened net loss of INR 1,131.2 crore in FY24.
Flipkart plans to expand its quick commerce operations significantly, aiming to grow its Flipkart Minutes brand from 300 to 800 stores by the end of 2025, driven by demand from affluent consumers in major Indian cities. Despite its large user base, Flipkart faces tough competition from established players like Blinkit and Zepto, who have extensive networks of dark stores. The quick commerce sector is marked by financial challenges, with companies incurring substantial losses while racing for market dominance, highlighting the need for a balance between aggressive growth and sustainability.
JP Morgan is set to enhance its e-banking services by leveraging AI technology developed in India. This strategic move aims to improve customer experience and streamline banking operations, reflecting the bank's commitment to innovation in the digital finance sector.
JP Morgan predicts a recession in the US this year due to President Trump's new tariffs, forecasting a GDP contraction of -0.3% and an unemployment rate rise to 5.3%. The tariffs have already caused significant market declines, with the S&P 500 dropping to its lowest in 11 months, erasing $5.4 trillion in value. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates in response, despite rising inflation concerns.
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