Restructuring India's coal industry

The country's largest ever IPO raises $3.46 billion and pushes the volume of government share sales year-to-date to $8.3 billion.

The government raises $912 million through India's largest block deal this year.

Demand underscored global investor confidence in India and set up equity sales for other state-owned entities.

Indian steel maker Essar shells out $600 million for US coal producer Trinity Coal, providing an exit for Trinity's private-equity owner Denham Capital.

The mobile operator has made its IPO debut on both the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange.

Following the termination of another deal, the merger creates a dominant Western Australian producer, underscoring how high gold prices are accelerating consolidation across Australia's mining sector.