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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Shipping Billionaire's $170M Power Play: Why Caravel Just Took Over Pacific Basin
Harry Banga's Caravel Group is making waves in the dry bulk shipping worldwithout saying much. As of June 12, Caravel now owns over 672 million shares of Pacific Basin (PCFBY), pushing its stake to just above 13%. That's a fast climb from the 7.5% disclosed in late March, and it makes Caravel the company's largest shareholder. With Pacific Basin valued around $1.3 billion and posting $2.6 billion in adjusted revenue last year, this is no passive holding. This is a calculated, high-conviction bet on global commodity demand. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Sign with PCFBY. Caravel, founded by Banga in 2013 after decades in commodity trading, knows this space inside out. The firm operates or manages over 650 vessels across its shipping and asset management arms, giving it rare visibility into freight flows and pricing power. A Caravel spokesperson told Bloomberg the stake reflects the company's confidence in Pacific Basin's future, suggesting this isn't a short-term tradeit's a positioning move for the next cycle. With bulk shipping often overlooked during tech-dominated rallies, this type of insider conviction may signal opportunity brewing beneath the surface. And this isn't the Banga family's only strategic move. They're also among the top three shareholders in FSN E-Commerce Ventures, parent of Indian beauty giant Nykaa, which pulled off a $715 million IPO in 2021. Harry's son, Angad BangaCaravel's COOhas been active on the venture side too, co-founding Sorin Investments with ex-KKR India chief Sanjay Nayar. From shipping lanes to startup land, this family isn't chasing headlines. They're quietly building exposure across Asia's next growth curve. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Shipping Billionaire's $170M Power Play: Why Caravel Just Took Over Pacific Basin
Harry Banga's Caravel Group is making waves in the dry bulk shipping worldwithout saying much. As of June 12, Caravel now owns over 672 million shares of Pacific Basin (PCFBY), pushing its stake to just above 13%. That's a fast climb from the 7.5% disclosed in late March, and it makes Caravel the company's largest shareholder. With Pacific Basin valued around $1.3 billion and posting $2.6 billion in adjusted revenue last year, this is no passive holding. This is a calculated, high-conviction bet on global commodity demand. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Sign with PCFBY. Caravel, founded by Banga in 2013 after decades in commodity trading, knows this space inside out. The firm operates or manages over 650 vessels across its shipping and asset management arms, giving it rare visibility into freight flows and pricing power. A Caravel spokesperson told Bloomberg the stake reflects the company's confidence in Pacific Basin's future, suggesting this isn't a short-term tradeit's a positioning move for the next cycle. With bulk shipping often overlooked during tech-dominated rallies, this type of insider conviction may signal opportunity brewing beneath the surface. And this isn't the Banga family's only strategic move. They're also among the top three shareholders in FSN E-Commerce Ventures, parent of Indian beauty giant Nykaa, which pulled off a $715 million IPO in 2021. Harry's son, Angad BangaCaravel's COOhas been active on the venture side too, co-founding Sorin Investments with ex-KKR India chief Sanjay Nayar. From shipping lanes to startup land, this family isn't chasing headlines. They're quietly building exposure across Asia's next growth curve. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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Business Standard
8 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Banga family's Caravel becomes biggest shareholder in Pacific Basin
Caravel disclosed a 7.5 per cent stake in late March, and since then it has steadily expanded its holding in Pacific Basin Bloomberg Indian tycoon Harry Banga's Caravel Group has become the biggest shareholder in Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd, in a major bet on demand for transport of dry bulk commodities. Caravel owned 672.7 million shares in Pacific Basin as of June 12, representing a just over 13 per cent stake in the company, according to filings to the Hong Kong stock exchange. Caravel disclosed a 7.5 per cent stake in late March, and since then it has steadily expanded its holding in Pacific Basin, which has a market capitalization of about $1.3 billion. Caravel Group 'is a committed long-term shareholder, and the position reflects the company's confidence in Pacific Basin's future,' the firm said in an emailed statement to Bloomberg News. The Banga family is also an investor in Indian ventures such as FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd., which operates beauty site Nykaa. It listed in Mumbai in 2021 after a $715 million IPO. The Banga family is among its top three shareholders. Harry's son Angad Banga, Caravel Group's chief operating officer, is also a general partner at Sorin Investments, an early-stage venture capital firm which he co-founded with former KKR India Chief Executive Officer Sanjay Nayar.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Indian tycoon's Caravel charts new course with biggest stake in Pacific Basin
Indian tycoon Harry Banga 's Caravel Group has emerged as the biggest shareholder in Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd , signalling a major bet on growing global demand for dry bulk commodity transport . As of June 12, Caravel held 672.7 million shares in Pacific Basin, giving it a stake of just over 13%, Bloomberg reported, citing regulatory filings to the Hong Kong stock exchange . This follows Caravel's initial disclosure of a 7.5% holding in late March, after which it steadily increased its ownership in the company, which is currently valued at around $1.3 billion. Caravel Group said in an emailed statement to Bloomberg News, 'Caravel Group is a committed long-term shareholder, and the position reflects the company's confidence in Pacific Basin's future.' Harry Banga is chairman and chief executive officer of Caravel Group, which he launched in 2013 after working for more than two decades at one of Asia's largest commodity trading firms. The company's business spans ship management , commodity trading and asset management. According to its website, Caravel currently operates, manages or owns more than 650 vessels. Pacific Basin, which owns and operates dry bulk cargo ships, reported adjusted revenue of about $2.6 billion last year. It is the sixth-largest marine shipping company listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange in terms of market value, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Live Events The Banga family also holds stakes in Indian ventures, including FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd ., the parent company of beauty platform Nykaa. Nykaa was listed in Mumbai in 2021 following an initial public offering that raised $715 million. The Banga family ranks among the top three shareholders in the company. Harry Banga's son, Angad Banga , is the chief operating officer of Caravel Group. He is also a general partner at Sorin Investments , an early-stage venture capital firm he co-founded with Sanjay Nayar, the former Chief Executive Officer of KKR India. (with inputs from Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
12 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Banga Family's Caravel Builds Biggest Stake in Pacific Basin
Indian tycoon Harry Banga's Caravel Group has become the biggest shareholder in Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd, in a major bet on demand for transport of dry bulk commodities. Caravel owned 672.7 million shares in Pacific Basin as of June 12, representing a just over 13% stake in the company, according to filings to the Hong Kong stock exchange. Caravel disclosed a 7.5% stake in late March, and since then it has steadily expanded its holding in Pacific Basin, which has a market capitalization of about $1.3 billion.
