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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Meenakshi Alternates Launches Realty Focused ₹700 crore AIF
Meenakshi Group, a Hyderabad-based Realty and Clean Energy Conglomerate has launched its new financial services arm 'Meenakshi Alternates (M-Alts)' and its debut fund, Meenakshi Real Assets Fund for investments in real estate across top-tier cities in India. This SEBI-approved Category II AIF adopts a hybrid investment strategy by targeting a mix of debt and equity investments with a total corpus of ₹700 crore (including a ₹350 crore greenshoe option). Meenakshi Group has committed up to 20% of the fund size as sponsor capital . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like After Losing Weight Kevin James Looks Like A Model 33 Bridges Undo The Meenakshi Real Assets fund, through a six-year horizon, targets 6 to 8 high-conviction deals, with a focus on self-liquidating real estate assets that offer both consistent cash flows and equity upside. The fund aims to allocate capital to Tier I developers, market leaders, and key players in high-potential micro-markets within real estate asset classes, with individual investments of up to ₹70 crore per transaction. " Securing the AIF license marks a significant milestone for us," said Mahesh Katragadda, CEO of Meenakshi Alternates. "We are seeing strong early interest, and our team is evaluating prospective opportunities. Currently, we have three potential deals under due diligence , and we have secured soft commitments from the Meenakshi Group, its network, and early investors." Live Events "We are leveraging our established track record in real estate to offer institutional-grade, well-structured financial products. Building long-term trust, delivering consistent returns, and optimizing how capital is deployed to drive high-quality investment opportunities is our goal," Mahesh added . Meenakshi Group has 13 million sq. ft. delivered, 9.5 million sq. ft. in the pipeline, 371 MW of power projects, and over 650 lane kilometers of highways.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Dust storm, light rain hit parts of Delhi-NCR; IMD predicts more showers, strong winds
Parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed a dust storm followed by light rain on Sunday evening, shortly after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a forecast for showers and strong winds. According to the IMD, southern parts of the city were likely to receive very light to light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and wind speeds ranging from 30–40 kmph, gusting up to 50 kmph. The weather activity was attributed to an east-southeastward moving cloud cluster, ANI reported. Earlier in the day, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 27.2 degrees Celsius, marginally above the seasonal average by 0.3 degrees. The maximum temperature was expected to settle around 38 degrees Celsius. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:-:- Loaded : 0% 0:00:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - -:-:- 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like After Losing Weight Kevin James Looks Like A Model 33 Bridges Undo — TheViditsharma (@TheViditsharma) — cinemawaleghosh (@cinemawaleghosh) — Kabeer732005 (@Kabeer732005) Live Events The city's air quality remained in the 'moderate' category on Sunday morning, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reporting an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 198 at 9 am.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
How to train your brain to not take things personally
We've all been there when someone makes a comment, criticises our work, or doesn't reply to a message, and suddenly we're spiraling into self-doubt. Taking things personally is a natural response, especially when we feel vulnerable or insecure. But if left unchecked, this habit can impact our mental well-being, our relationships, and even our career growth. Today, communication is often rushed, and feedback can be blunt or misinterpreted; learning how not to take things personally is a necessary emotional skill. The ability to detach from perceived remarks or criticisms doesn't mean you become indifferent, it means you become more grounded and resilient. As bestselling author Don Miguel Ruiz writes in his book The Four Agreements, 'Don't take anything personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality.' His advice is a reminder that much of what we perceive as personal often isn't. It's about them, not you. Here are some practical ways to develop this essential skill Recognize that everyone has their own reality One of the biggest reasons we take things personally is assuming that others see the world the same way we do. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like After Losing Weight Kevin James Looks Like A Model 33 Bridges Undo In reality, the personalities of people are driven by their own experiences, beliefs, and emotional baggage. As Don Miguel Ruiz says, 'What others say and do is a projection of their own reality.' If someone lashes out or dismisses you, it likely has more to do with their inner world than with you. Pause before you react Our initial reaction to criticism or conflict is often emotional. Taking a moment to pause can help to shift from reaction to reflection. Asking oneself that is it really about me, or is this person just having a bad day? By delaying your response, one gives their rational brain time to catch up with their emotions. This small habit can make a huge difference in how you process interactions. Building self-awareness and realising your worth When we have low self-esteem, we're more likely to personalise every negative incident upon us. Strengthening self-worth creates a buffer against other people's opinions. Journaling, therapy, or even practicing positive affirmations can help to inculcate the belief that your value doesn't depend on how others treat you. Don't assume their intentions Sometimes we create an entire narrative based on a single comment, message, or glance. Instead of filling in the blanks with worst-case assumptions, seek clarity. If something bothers you, consider asking for clarification in a respectful way. Often, misunderstandings come up not from hatred, but also from poor communication. Letting go of the need for approval Not everyone will like you or agree with you, and that's okay. Trying to gain universal approval is not only impossible but exhausting. True confidence comes from making your actions also speak along with your values, not from chasing external validation. Letting go of the need to be understood or accepted by everyone is necessary for a positive mindset and growth. Health habits to lock down in your 20s One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
The Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald
'The Karate Kid' lives on, 'Guns Up' take aim, and 'The Phoenician Scheme'(s)
This week's episode of Spotlight takes a closer look at just-released escapism films offered at cinemas. The sixth instalment of The Karate Kid franchise takes the legacy of Mr Han to a new generation of kung fu fighters. In Karate Kid: Legends, Li Fong, a young kung fu prodigy struggles to let go of the past as he tries to fit in and navigate his new home, New York City. With the help from legendary karate masters, he soon learns to merge two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts breakdown. On at cinemas and with returning cast Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, and with Ben Wang and Joshua Jackson, Mr Miyagi's legacy lives on. A family man's moonlighting job as a henchman goes horribly wrong in Guns Up as he finds himself facing deadly consequences while exposing a dark secret and revealing more than he intended. Now he has one night to get his family out of the city and out of harm's way. This action comedy stars Kevin James, Christina Ricci and Solomon Hughes, now at cinemas. New cinema treat The Phoenician Scheme , from acclaimed director Wes Anderson, delivers another distinctive visual extravagance. The quirky comedy tells the story — conceived with Roman Coppola — of a wealthy businessman appointing his only daughter, a nun, as the sole heir to his estate. As he embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, terrorists and assassins. With a spectacular ensemble cast including Benicio Del Toro , Scarlett Johansson, Hope Davis, Tom Hanks and Benedict Cumberbatch — at cinemas
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
BDO India in talks with private equity companies to raise growth capital
Mumbai: BDO India , one of the country's leading professional services firms, has held exploratory talks with three or four private equity (PE) companies to raise growth capital , multiple people aware of the plans told ET. BDO would thus become the second top-six firm after Grant Thornton Bharat to seek external funding, reflecting the global trend of PEs buying into the professional services space. As part of the move, BDO India has transitioned its services business operations from a limited liability partnership to a company in a deal valued at '750 crore, clearing the way for a major private equity investment , said people with direct knowledge of the matter. The transaction will entail capital gains tax of '100 crore. The firm is diluting 15-25% stake in its non-audit services company and is looking at dilution of a similar stake in its technology arm, BDO India Technology Solutions (BITS), which develops proprietary tax, audit, accounting and finance tech applications. The funds will be used to expand its market beyond India and drive the consolidation of BDO member firms, especially in the Asia-Pacific region . It is in an advanced stage of acquiring a majority stake in some of the member firms in this region, said one of the sources quoted above. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like After Losing Weight Kevin James Looks Like A Model 33 Bridges Undo People familiar with the conversations between the firm and potential investors said BDO India is seeking aggressive valuations. Demand Premium Live Events "While mid-sized European firms with 3-6% growth are asking for a 1.5-2x revenue multiple, similar firms in the US with 12-14% growth are targeting around 2x. In India, the expectation is significantly higher, and BDO India is reportedly seeking nearly double that," one person said. BDO India LLP is expected to post a top-line of around ₹1,500 crore for FY25-26, following three years of consistent annual growth in the range of 26-30%. Roughly 65% of its revenue now comes from non-audit verticals such as tax, outsourcing, advisory, and deal services. Given that BDO hasn't had any PE deal in its member firms globally BDO India is closely working with BDO International to ensure that there are proper guardrails-like never giving up control- for receiving external funding, said people quoted above. BDO India didn't respond to ET's questionnaire on the subject.
