Finance : The article highlights key tax considerations including withholding obligations, indirect transfers, treaty benefits, GAAR, transf...
Fema / RBI : RBI amended the Cross Border Merger Regulations to replace NCLT-specific references with the broader term "Competent Authority." T...
Corporate Law : Increased wage obligations and social security coverage lead to reduced profitability and valuation adjustments. Buyers are requir...
Corporate Law : Under the Companies Act, 2013 | Sections 230–232 | NCLT Jurisdiction ABSTRACT This article examines the concept, legal framewo...
Company Law : The 2025 amendment broadens eligibility under Section 233, allowing more small, start-up, and unlisted companies to use the Region...
Corporate Law : Enforcement activity rose with steady antitrust actions and quicker merger disposals, aided by reduced timelines and streamlined p...
Company Law : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs expands fast-track merger rules, simplifying the process for unlisted companies, start-ups, and ...
CA, CS, CMA : ICAI issues updated Merger and Demerger Guidelines 2024 to streamline processes for CA firms, encouraging strategic mergers. Effec...
Income Tax : Learn about the merger of trusts under India's tax exemption regimes as proposed in the Finance Bill 2024. Discover the conditions...
Income Tax : Join CA Gaurav Sukhija on Jan 24, 2024, for a 1-hour seminar delving into M&A Tax in India. Explore key objectives, modes, and imp...
Company Law : NCLT permitted stakeholder meetings after accepting clarifications on forfeited warrants, disclosures, and scheme compliance under...
Company Law : The NCLT Allahabad Bench allowed dispensation of meetings for shareholders and creditors in a merger involving wholly owned subsid...
Income Tax : The court ruled that invoking an inapplicable statutory provision vitiates revision. Proper identification of the governing sectio...
Corporate Law : Understand the implications of Jaiprakash Industries Ltd. vs Delhi Development Authority judgment on leasehold rights transfer pos...
Income Tax : Read about the ITAT Kolkata case of Popular Complex Advisory Pvt. Ltd. vs. ITO involving TDS credit in amalgamation schemes approv...
CA, CS, CMA : ICAI corrects formatting errors in CA Firm Merger Guidelines 2024, addressing alignment issues in seniority, partnership firms, an...
Fema / RBI : Reserve Bank of India has today placed in public domain a draft scheme of amalgamation of The Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (...
Fema / RBI : The proposal should be in compliance with the legal requirements, past orders/ rulings of the Courts, if any. The State Government...
Income Tax : Reconstruction or splitting up of a company which ceased to be a public sector company as a result of transfer of its shares by Ce...
Company Law : The Central Government proposes to issue the following Order (presently in the Draft form) causing Amalgamation of National Spot E...
A detailed analysis of the process of demergers under the Companies Act in India, highlighting the purpose, procedure, approval process, consequences, and compliance requirements.
Unlock the secrets of a successful M&A deal! From finding capable advisors to navigating the emotional roller coaster, grasp the keys to M&A triumph. Explore crucial steps like compiling target lists, contacting targets, and conducting due diligence. Learn how to write a purchase agreement, close the deal, and handle post-closing adjustments. Delve into the art of integrating acquisitions by managing product mix, optimizing operations, and making personnel decisions.
Unlock the benefits of Fast Track Merger under Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013, with a streamlined process completed in just 60 days. Explore the recent MCA notification mandating the time limit and its impact on the merger application filed before the Regional Director. Delve into the steps involved, including board approvals, notice issuance, declaration of solvency, shareholder/creditor meetings, and filing applications.
Companies Act, 2013 introduced provisions for a Fast Track Merger (FTM) under Section 233, which offers a streamlined and time-efficient process for specific classes of companies. This article explores the key aspects of FTM, including the eligible classes of companies, the timeline, and the procedural requirements.
In layman’s terms, when a business purchases another business, hoping that the synergy can make them more profitable, and is a corporate transaction in which one company takes partial or complete control of, or purchases, another existing company.
As businesses look to grow their operations and boost their market share, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a widespread practise. To achieve success, M&A deals must carefully manage a number of complicated legal and regulatory hurdles.
The relationship between labour and merger & acquisition activity is close. The staff of a merged firm may undergo considerable changes as a result of mergers or acquisitions.
Explore the intricate link between labour rights and merger & acquisition transactions, emphasizing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn about job losses, changes in terms, collective bargaining, and legal implications. Discover the impact on SDG goals like Decent Work, Reduced Inequality, Peace & Justice, and Global Partnerships. Stay informed about the crucial balance between commercial growth and worker protection.
Companies looking to grow their businesses, gain market share, and strengthen their overall competitive position frequently employ merger and acquisition (M&A) activities.
Adani Enterprises Limited acquired a total of 64.7% stake in news media company NDTV in 2022 through a series of transactions. However, this takeover has its roots in a series of corporate loans availed before 2010 from different entities by NDTV’s Promoter Company, RRPR Holdings Private Limited, to buy back a large chunk of NDTV’s shares from the open market and to pay back the existing loan obligation taken from banks.
