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Bain Capital, Advent International, and CVC Capital are among the private equity funds that are competing to buy Shriram Housing Finance Ltd (SHFL), an arm of Chennai-based non-banking finance company Shriram Finance. The shortlisted bidders are currently conducting due diligence, with binding bids due in a fortnight. SHFL expects a valuation of Rs 6,500 crore for the business, while the initial offers have been in the Rs 5,000-5,500 crore range.

Walt Disney Co. is in preliminary discussions with potential buyers, including billionaires Gautam Adani and Kalanithi Maran, for its India streaming and television business. Private equity funds have also expressed interest. Disney is exploring strategic options for its business in India, including an outright sale or setting up a joint venture.