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TPG Poised for Major Stake in IIFL Capital
TPG Capital is reportedly close to acquiring a substantial 30-40% stake in Nirmal Jain's flagship financial services firm, IIFL Capital Services. Sources familiar with the matter indicate this move could position the US buyout group as the single largest shareholder. The transaction is expected to include an open offer for an additional 26% of the company's shares.
Valuation and Deal Structure
The potential investment, which aims to support IIFL Capital's transformation into a full-service wealth manager, could be worth between ₹3,635.7 crore and ₹4,847.6 crore, excluding the open offer. Should the open offer be fully subscribed, the total deal size could surge to approximately ₹8,000 crore. The capital infusion is expected to be a mix of primary and secondary financing, with final details to be settled in the coming weeks.
IIFL Capital's stock has already climbed 26% since December, driven by speculation of a strategic investor injecting growth capital. The firm, renamed from IIFL Securities last fiscal year, is headquartered in Mumbai and operates over 100 branches nationwide.
IIFL Capital's Wealth Management Ambitions
IIFL Capital is actively pivoting towards wealth management, aiming to capture a share of India's growing affluent client base. The company has strengthened its wealth management team by hiring over 100 relationship managers from leading financial institutions. Its current strategy targets building assets under management to ₹50,000 crore.
Broking and allied services, including margin trading facility and retail brokerage, constituted 74% of the company's total income for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025. Financial product distribution accounted for 16%, and investment banking for 10% in the same period. For the first nine months of FY25, IIFL Capital reported total income of ₹1,994 crore and profit after tax of ₹585 crore.
Indian Wealth Market Tailwinds
The investment arrives as India continues to see a surge in its billionaire population and overall wealth. With 123% growth in billionaires since 2015, the nation presents a fertile ground for wealth management services. IIFL Capital serves over 457,000 active clients across India.