Description
Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions under Indian Law examines the legal and regulatory framework governing cross-border corporate transactions involving Indian companies. The book explores the Companies Act, 2013, the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, Reserve Bank of India regulations, competition law, securities regulation and taxation. It examines inbound and outbound mergers, foreign investment, valuation, foreign exchange requirements, regulatory approvals and the role of authorities such as the NCLT, CCI, RBI and SEBI. The book also considers practical challenges including regulatory overlap, procedural delays, valuation difficulties, taxation issues and differences between Indian and foreign legal systems. Through discussion of important judicial and regulatory developments, the book evaluates the existing Indian framework and considers possible reforms for making cross-border mergers and acquisitions more efficient while protecting stakeholders and the public interest.