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Israel firm to buy 50% in Surana arm

Israel’s leading construction company U Dori Group is picking up a 50% stake in residential project in joint venture (JV) with Hyderabad-based Surana Group for Rs 125 crore, a person involved in the transaction said on the condition of anonymity. The U Dori Group will invest in Bhagyanagar Properties and Scientia Infocom, the two real estate arms of Surana Group, for setting up a residential group for housing and construction development project in Hyderabad. The Israeli company will invest either on its own or through its subsidiaries, Dori Global and Gazit Globe. […]

RPG exits mobile retail space; sells 50% to JV partner

The RP Goenka Group has sold its 50% stake in mobile and laptop retail chain RPG Cellucom to joint venture partner Arun Nagar, founder and owner of Dubai-based Cellucom. Industry analysts peg the deal value at Rs 150-200 crore. However, this could not be independently verified. RPG group declined to provide details. While confirming the exit, a group spokesperson said, “This divestment is consistent with RPG’s focus on higher margin retail categories.” Cellucom is spread across Asia, Eastern Europe, South America and Africa. In October, Mr Nagar had announced plans to invest around Rs 300 crore on the India expansion, and said the company was adding 15-20 outlets every month. […]