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India’s Outbound M&A Faces Delays as Exchange Control & Tax Rules Lag Behind

Finance : The article highlights key tax considerations including withholding obligations, indirect transfers, treaty benefits, GAAR, transf...

July 1, 2026 477 Views 0 comment Print

Beyond NCLT: How RBI’s 2026 FEMA Amendment Reshapes Cross-Border M&A Approvals

Fema / RBI : RBI amended the Cross Border Merger Regulations to replace NCLT-specific references with the broader term "Competent Authority." T...

June 15, 2026 2763 Views 0 comment Print

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 639 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 1803 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 43740 Views 1 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 900 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 3729 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 1614 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 4806 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 7851 Views 0 comment Print


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Refex Composite Scheme Gets NCLT Nod for Shareholders & Creditors Meetings

Company Law : NCLT permitted stakeholder meetings after accepting clarifications on forfeited warrants, disclosures, and scheme compliance under...

July 1, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Dispenses with Shareholder & Creditor Meetings as Merger Involved Wholly Owned Subsidiaries

Company Law : The NCLT Allahabad Bench allowed dispensation of meetings for shareholders and creditors in a merger involving wholly owned subsid...

June 15, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

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 897 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 2658 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 9240 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 891 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 1194 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 2127 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 3067 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 2634 Views 0 comment Print


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 4950 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 22530 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 2013 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 2604 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.

Mergers & Acquisitions: A New Trend of Exponential Growth in Business

November 29, 2024 2463 Views 0 comment Print

Mergers & acquisitions drive business growth, offering professional opportunities in finance, with key regulations and benefits like market expansion and cost reduction.

Anatomy & Jurisprudence of Anti-Dilution Clause in Common Law Jurisdictions

November 27, 2024 2430 Views 0 comment Print

Article revolves around critical need to comprehensively understand, analyze, and evaluate role and efficacy of anti-dilution clauses within complex and evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Post-mergers tax assessments: development of corporate identity in Indian tax law

November 21, 2024 960 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court’s Religare case reshapes tax law, clarifying post-merger assessments and corporate identity in India’s taxation system.

Comprehensive Guide to Fast Track Merger Under Section 233 of Companies Act 2013

November 12, 2024 6639 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the step-by-step process for a fast track merger under Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013, including eligibility, forms, and timelines.

Private Equity’s Expanding Role in Middle Market M&A

November 10, 2024 1341 Views 0 comment Print

Explore how private equity drives middle-market growth in M&A, fueled by dry powder, regulatory support, and economic resilience in India.

Reliance-Disney Merger: A Dramatic Effect on Indian Media & Entertainment Industry

November 7, 2024 2610 Views 0 comment Print

Explore how the Reliance-Disney merger could reshape India’s media and entertainment industry, affecting competition, content, and regulatory challenges.

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