Everything you need to know about mergers & acquisitions (M&A) in India

What do you learn from this guide?
India has emerged as one of the most attractive global investment destinations over the past decade. With its robust economic growth, rapidly expanding middle class and increasing market liberalisation, the country has seen a significant increase in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity.

The Indian M&A market has undergone a significant transformation since the country’s economic liberalisation in the 1990s. By 2024, M&A activity in India will reach a total value of around USD 72 billion, reflecting the growing interest from both domestic and international investors. The regulations in this area have also evolved, with a focus on transparency, investor protection and simplification of procedures.

For all foreign companies looking to capitalise on the exciting opportunities the Indian market has to offer and considering entering it through mergers and acquisitions, IndiaConnected has compiled this guide to M&A in India. We discuss how companies can find the right partner or acquisition target, how to conduct due diligence, legislation and regulations related specifically to M&A transactions, tax implications, intellectual property issues. We also discuss the experience of two companies with acquiring a company in India – or trying to.