In this new series, we look at the deals shaping India’s business landscape. Each month, will break down the key transactions, explore the rationale behind […]
13 Types of Mergers & Acquisitions: Which Fits Your Goal?
We get some version of this conversation every few months: a promoter has a term sheet in hand, the price looks fair, and only after […]
ESOPs in India: A Practical Guide for Business Owners and Promoters
Who this guide is for: Indian business owners and promoters with ₹10 crore to ₹200 crore annual turnover who are considering ESOPs, whether to retain […]
Term Sheet in India: Key Clauses Every Business Owner Should Know
In 26 years of advising on transactions, I have watched more promoters sign documents they did not fully understand than I care to admit. Not […]
What 26 Years of M&A Taught Me About Due Diligence
In over two decades of advising on transactions across banking, capital markets, and business valuation, I have watched more deals die in due diligence than […]
Selling a Business: What Most First-Time Sellers Get Wrong
A real-world story from the IndiaBizForSale ecosystem, and why a transaction team changes everything. The investor was not wrong to ask. The seller was not […]
10 Mistakes That Kill M&A Deals in India
Every mistake on this list has destroyed real deal value in real Indian transactions. Most are preventable. All are expensive. This is the guide that […]
Do You Need an Investment Banker to Sell Your Business in India?
When planning to sell your company, do you need an investment banker? Let’s understand when to hire one, when a CA is enough, what they […]
A Founder’s Guide to Funding Without Giving Away Your Company
The funding options, the term sheet traps, the dilution math, and the FEMA rules,- everything an Indian founder needs to raise smart, not just raise […]
M&A in India: What Business Owners Must Know Before Signing a Deal
Not a textbook. Not a legal brief. This is what M&A looks like from the owner’s chair,- the deal structures, the regulatory gauntlet, the costs […]