Deferred consideration in Indian deals: earn-outs, escrows and holdbacks
How acquirers and promoters bridge valuation gaps, and the limits FEMA places on deferred payment in cross-border deals.
Fast-track mergers after the 2025 amendment: who now qualifies
Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013 provides a fast-track route for mergers, approved by the Regional Director instead of the National Company Law Tribunal. Until recently it was available only to small companies,...
Bank finance for acquisitions: what the RBI’s 2026 framework means for Indian acquirers
For decades, Indian banks were largely prohibited from lending for the acquisition of shares. Indian acquirers had to rely on internal accruals, offshore borrowing or private credit, which typically came at a higher cost....