Mergers & Acquisitions
(M&A) Advisory
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Strategic Deal Structuring & Valuation
Optimizing the economics of your entry. The choice between an asset purchase and a share swap now carries significant implications under the 2025 GST 2.0 framework and new Safe Harbor Rules. We structure deals to ensure maximum tax efficiency while accurately reflecting the target's true value in the Indian context.
Valuation Excellence: Utilizing DCF and comparable transaction analysis to ensure you pay the right premium for local synergies.
Tax-Efficient Structuring: Navigating the 2025 carry-forward loss limits to preserve the tax benefits of your acquisition.
Instrument Advisory: Choosing between equity, CCDs, or share-for-share swaps to align with FEMA pricing and repatriation norms.
02
Rigorous Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
Uncovering the hidden realities of the target. With India’s enforcement agencies increasing scrutiny on "substance over form," deep-dive due diligence is no longer optional. We go beyond the balance sheet to audit the target's regulatory standing, labor law history, and digital asset ownership.
Compliance Audit: Verifying past adherence to GST, FEMA, and environmental licenses to prevent post-deal liabilities.
Operational Due Diligence: Assessing the quality of local vendor contracts, IP protection, and human capital stability.
Substantial Business Operations (SBO) Check: Evaluating if the deal triggers mandatory CCI (Competition Commission of India) filings under new 2025 thresholds.
03
Regulatory Navigation & Fast-Track Approvals
Accelerating your path to closure. The September 2025 amendments to Rule 25 of the Companies Act now allow for "Fast-Track" mergers between foreign parents and Indian subsidiaries. We leverage these reforms to bypass lengthy NCLT processes where applicable.
CCI & NCLT Liaison: Managing the new 150-day approval timeline for large-scale combinations.
FEMA & RBI Reporting: Ensuring 100% compliance with FC-GPR and FC-TRS filings to secure your investment’s legal standing.
Press Note 3 Vetting: Managing the sensitive government approval process for investors with border-country linkages.
04
Post-Merger Integration (PMI) Support
Realizing the value of the union. A deal is only successful if it integrates seamlessly. We provide the "boots-on-the-ground" support needed to harmonize global corporate cultures with local Indian operational realities.
Accounting Harmonization: Aligning the target’s local bookkeeping with your global reporting standards.
Cultural Integration: Bridging the gap between global leadership and the local workforce to prevent talent attrition.
Vendor & System Consolidation: Streamlining supply chains and IT infrastructure to realize immediate cost synergies.