Moneycontrol Podcast 4670: Big moves in pharma space, India’s revamped item-level CPI, Kohli’s new innings as investor & more | MC Editor's Picks
Jun 28, 2025
Discover the revamped Consumer Price Index that brings item-level data for smarter policymaking. Learn about Virat Kohli's impressive Rs 40 crore investment in a sports goods startup. Dive into the buzz around Torrent Pharmaceuticals as they consider acquiring JB Pharma's stake. Explore the hype versus returns of thematic mutual funds and get excited about a groundbreaking stem cell therapy for type 1 diabetes. This mix of finance and innovation keeps you in the loop!
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Torrent Pharma-KKR Deal Nearing
- Torrent Pharmaceuticals is close to signing a deal to acquire KKR's 47.84% stake in JB Pharma worth about Rs 13,400 crore.
- The deal will trigger an open offer to buy an additional 26% of JB Pharma shares from public investors.
Kohli's Sports Startup Investment
- Virat Kohli invested Rs 40 crore in sports goods startup Agilitas and plans further investments.
- He will actively contribute to building an end-to-end sports ecosystem through the startup.
Foreign Investors' Debt Moves
- Foreign investors withdrew $1.06 billion from Indian debt in June due to global uncertainties and narrow yield spreads.
- However, they increased holdings in short-term bonds anticipating RBI’s CRR cut and yield drops.