Regulations to taxes: How India made M&A easier for its companies

M&A activity in India has largely been unaffected by geopolitical uncertainty

The aspirations of a young India and increased income levels have encouraged companies to consider mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to keep up with demand. In a world where consumer preferences change dramatically, M&As provide companies the means to remain competitive and introduce new solutions quickly.

Building scale rapidly remains a challenge for companies and inorganic growth is an immediate solution to the issue. At times, equity capital is required even to build scale organically, particularly when one looks at the high cost of borrowing in India compared to Western economies.

Recognising the need for global capital to fuel India’s