Mergers Acquisitions India — India Entry Notes
Practical notes on structuring, timelines, and cost for foreign companies planning their India entry — written to help you decide, not just to describe our services.
CCI Merger Approval: When You Need It and How Long It Takes
Not every acquisition in India needs Competition Commission sign-off. Here is how to tell if yours does, and what the timeline actually looks like once you are in the process.
Due Diligence and M&A Advisory Cost in India: Calculator
Estimate due diligence and advisory cost as a percentage of deal value, including CCI filing fees where thresholds are triggered.
M&A Deal Timeline in India: From LOI to Closing
A straightforward mid-market acquisition in India typically runs 4 to 7 months from signed LOI to closing, regulatory approvals are usually the long pole, not negotiation.
Share Purchase vs Asset Purchase in India: Tax and Liability Differences
A share deal is faster to execute but inherits the target's full liability history, an asset deal is slower and more expensive to structure but lets the buyer cherry-pick what it takes on.
What Due Diligence Actually Costs in an Indian M&A Deal
Financial, tax, and legal due diligence together typically run 0.5% to 1.5% of deal value for mid-market transactions, higher as a percentage for smaller deals due to fixed-cost floors.
CCI Merger Approval: When You Need It and How Long It Takes
Not every acquisition needs Competition Commission of India approval, asset and turnover thresholds decide it, but when it applies, budget 6 to 10 weeks minimum before closing.
Cross-Border Deal Structuring: Onshore vs Offshore Holding Companies
Routing an Indian acquisition through an offshore holding jurisdiction can affect capital gains tax, exit flexibility, and treaty access, but India's GAAR and treaty changes have narrowed the benefit considerably.