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Impact of New Labour Codes on Deals and M & A Transactions

Corporate Law : Increased wage obligations and social security coverage lead to reduced profitability and valuation adjustments. Buyers are requir...

April 6, 2026 516 Views 0 comment Print

Composite Merger Scheme: A Comprehensive Legal & Structural Analysis

Corporate Law : Under the Companies Act, 2013 | Sections 230–232 | NCLT Jurisdiction ABSTRACT  This article examines the concept, legal framewo...

February 21, 2026 1422 Views 0 comment Print

Fast Track Merger under the Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : The 2025 amendment broadens eligibility under Section 233, allowing more small, start-up, and unlisted companies to use the Region...

February 17, 2026 40380 Views 1 comment Print

Structuring Buyer Due Diligence in M&A: From Risk Identification to Risk Management

Corporate Law : Explains why due diligence is meant to identify and manage risks early, helping transactions proceed on informed and confident ter...

February 9, 2026 450 Views 0 comment Print

Merger of EOU Pharmaceutical Companies: A Compliance & Regulatory Perspective

Corporate Law : The case highlights how mergers involving EOU pharmaceutical entities demand approvals under GST, DGFT, Customs, and sectoral laws...

January 5, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print


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CCI registered 54 Antitrust Cases, 149 M&A Filings in 2025

Corporate Law : Enforcement activity rose with steady antitrust actions and quicker merger disposals, aided by reduced timelines and streamlined p...

February 10, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Widens scope of fast track mergers under Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs expands fast-track merger rules, simplifying the process for unlisted companies, start-ups, and ...

September 11, 2025 3561 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI Revises Guidelines for CA Firm Mergers and Demergers

CA, CS, CMA : ICAI issues updated Merger and Demerger Guidelines 2024 to streamline processes for CA firms, encouraging strategic mergers. Effec...

February 11, 2025 1542 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2024: Merger of trusts under exemption regime with other trusts

Income Tax : Learn about the merger of trusts under India's tax exemption regimes as proposed in the Finance Bill 2024. Discover the conditions...

July 24, 2024 4572 Views 0 comment Print

Webinar on M&A Tax in India (Merger & Acquisition)

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...

January 29, 2024 7776 Views 0 comment Print


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Demerger Loss Carry Forward: Sec 72A(4) Applies; PCIT Revision Using Sec 72A(2) Conditions Invalid

Income Tax : The court ruled that invoking an inapplicable statutory provision vitiates revision. Proper identification of the governing sectio...

January 12, 2026 783 Views 0 comment Print

SC ruling on payment of UEI in case of transfer of leasehold rights in pursuance of merger

Corporate Law : Understand the implications of Jaiprakash Industries Ltd. vs Delhi Development Authority judgment on leasehold rights transfer pos...

April 6, 2024 2562 Views 0 comment Print

Transferee Company eligible to take credit of TDS Deducted in Transferor Company’s Hands Upon HC’s Amalgamation Scheme Approval

Income Tax : Read about the ITAT Kolkata case of Popular Complex Advisory Pvt. Ltd. vs. ITO involving TDS credit in amalgamation schemes approv...

September 21, 2023 9000 Views 0 comment Print

HC directs Refund of Pre-paid Taxes & Credit Migration of merged entities

Income Tax : Explore case of Virtusa Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd. vs. DCIT in Telangana High Court, where petitioner seeks disposal of a recti...

June 29, 2023 1428 Views 0 comment Print

Amalgamation disputes under Section 269SS: ITAT deletes Penalty u/s 271D

Income Tax : Landmark case of DCIT Vs Trans Asia Packaging Ltd, where ITAT Delhi provided clarity on transactions post amalgamation under Secti...

June 21, 2023 948 Views 0 comment Print


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ICAI Issues Corrigendum for CA Firm Merger Guidelines 2024

CA, CS, CMA : ICAI corrects formatting errors in CA Firm Merger Guidelines 2024, addressing alignment issues in seniority, partnership firms, an...

February 18, 2025 810 Views 0 comment Print

RBI announces Draft Scheme of Amalgamation of PMC Bank with Unity Small Finance Bank

Fema / RBI : Reserve Bank of India has today placed in public domain a draft scheme of amalgamation of The Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (...

November 22, 2021 1149 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines for Amalgamation of District Central Co-op Banks with State Co-op Bank

Fema / RBI : The proposal should be in compliance with the legal requirements, past orders/ rulings of the Courts, if any. The State Government...

May 24, 2021 2076 Views 0 comment Print

Deemed demerger of Company ceased to be public sector company

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...

October 17, 2016 3028 Views 0 comment Print

Govt. proposes merger of NSEL with FTIL

Company Law : The Central Government proposes to issue the following Order (presently in the Draft form) causing Amalgamation of National Spot E...

October 21, 2014 2592 Views 0 comment Print


Scheme of Amalgamation: Key Components, Process & Legal Aspects

March 11, 2025 3807 Views 0 comment Print

Amalgamation is the process where two or more companies combine to form a single entity, often with the goal of achieving greater efficiency, market reach, or financial stability. When two or more companies decide to merge or amalgamate, the process involves much more than just a simple agreement. It requires a Scheme of Amalgamation, a comprehensive […]

Demerger Under Companies Act: Process, Types & Regulations

March 7, 2025 12621 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about demerger under the Companies Act, 2013, its process, types, regulatory framework, taxation aspects, and key challenges in corporate restructuring.

Inorganic Acquisitions: The Future of Growth Strategies

February 23, 2025 1284 Views 0 comment Print

This article explores the concept of inorganic growth, highlighting its advantages and comparing it to organic growth, which is driven by internal factors as well as the growing trends in global M&A activity, examines the role of acquisitions as a growth strategy, outlining the objectives and processes involved in successful acquisitions.

ICAI Issues Corrigendum for CA Firm Merger Guidelines 2024

February 18, 2025 810 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI corrects formatting errors in CA Firm Merger Guidelines 2024, addressing alignment issues in seniority, partnership firms, and merger-related provisions.

ICAI Revises Guidelines for CA Firm Mergers and Demergers

February 11, 2025 1542 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI issues updated Merger and Demerger Guidelines 2024 to streamline processes for CA firms, encouraging strategic mergers. Effective immediately.

Reverse Mergers: Unlocking The Backdoor to Public Markets in India

January 29, 2025 3339 Views 0 comment Print

During a reverse merger process, a private company selects and acquires a publicly listed shell corporation, which maintains its active public listing although operationally dormant. The private company acquires more than 51% of ownership in the inactive publicly traded shell company.

Is a Merger Order Liable to Stamp Duty as Conveyance if No Immovable Assets Are Involved? An Analysis Based on Ambuja Cements Judgment

January 11, 2025 4713 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Delhi High Court ruling on stamp duty for mergers, the Ambuja Cements judgment, and its implications on conveyance and exemptions under Indian law.

Stamp Duty and Mergers and Amalgamations: An Overview

December 28, 2024 21168 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about the stamp duty applicable to mergers, amalgamations, and transfers of immovable property under the Indian Stamp Act 1899 and Supreme Court rulings.

Fast Track Merger: A Speedy Route to Consolidation

December 25, 2024 1881 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the benefits and steps of the fast track merger process under India’s Companies Act, 2013, offering speed, cost savings, and efficiency for company consolidation.

Decoding Modes of Acquisition

December 5, 2024 2484 Views 0 comment Print

This article focuses on the modes of acquisition namely the acquisition of businesses and the acquisition of shares under its ambit. It brings out the salient features, advantages, and disadvantages of each method with respect to their implications among others, like legal, taxation, and regulation.

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