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Gold-backed lending in India is surging, making it the fastest-growing retail loan segment as bullion prices rise.
Bain Capital received RBI approval to acquire up to 41.7% in Manappuram Finance, signaling strong investor interest.
NBFCs dominate gold-loan volumes, accounting for roughly 45%–50% of loans, according to Macquarie research.
RBI data show gold loans more than doubled in a year to 4 trillion rupees in January.
Shifts in consumer credit reflect tighter rules on unsecured lending and a surge in gold prices.
The gold-loan surge is broadening beyond traditional southern and semi-urban markets to middle- and upper-class urban segments.
Manappuram Finance and Muthoot Finance have benefited from rising demand, with their shares outperforming the Nifty 50.
Industry executives see gold loans as a fast, accessible credit line, even for borrowers with lower credit scores.
Analysts warn the gold-loan boom could indicate underlying financial stress amid slower income growth.
The RBI's approval of private equity investment underscores international interest in India's gold-asset finance.

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Bain Capital is exploring the sale of up to 70% of Bridge Data Centers, with Citi and JPMorgan leading the process.
Bain Capital invested in Bridge Data Centers in 2017; the stake size has not been publicly disclosed.
BDC operates data-center campuses in Malaysia, Thailand, and India and recently raised debt financing.
The sale comes amid a broader AI infrastructure boom fueling dealmaking in the tech sector.
Analysts say data centers are essential ‘pick-and-shovel’ AI infrastructure with contract-based cash flows.
Investor appetite for data centers in Asia remains strong as a defensive play amid uncertainty.
BDC intends to expand capacity in Singapore to up to 2 gigawatts by 2030, potentially reaching 3 gigawatts globally.
Bain has been reshuffling its data center portfolio, including the 2019 merger with Chindata and later separation in 2023.
BDC’s hyperscale asset in Malaysia has ByteDance as an anchor tenant.
Nvidia’s chip sales to China are noted in the context of regional data-center expansion and restrictions.
The sale process follows Bain’s strategic realignment and emphasis on AI-ready infrastructure.

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3M and Bain Capital to acquire Madison Fire & Rescue for $1.95B and form a new joint venture co-owning the combined businesses.
The new venture will integrate Scott Safety with Madison Fire & Rescue to expand safety offerings for firefighters and industrial workers.
3M says the deal broadens its safety portfolio and positions it for growth through scale and synergies.
The closing is expected in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Madison Fire & Rescue offers a premier portfolio in rescue technology and fire suppression under brands like Holmatro and Waterax.
3M highlights its brands and technology strengths as part of the strategic rationale for the deal.
The deal involves Bain Capital taking a near-equal stake in the new joint venture alongside 3M and Madison Fire & Rescue.
The press release cautions that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including closing timing and integration challenges.
3M emphasizes its ongoing investment in innovations and the use of its News Center and social channels for updates.

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