Explore this series of articles laying out the trends and business considerations for companies looking to do business in India.
Discover what the new era of coalition politics in India means for your business, how net zero commitments, emerging technologies, healthcare innovation, and shifts in FDI and labor policies are creating the ideal climate for inbound activity into the world's fastest-growing economy.
What do the latest amendments on merger control mean for dealmaking in India?
In just over a decade of merger control in India, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has established itself as a well-respected regulator on the global stage.
But competition policy does not stand still. Like many other competition authorities, the CCI has had to evaluate its tools and processes to ensure that they remain fit for purpose. A particular focus has been acquisitions of target companies where potential competition (e.g., from nascent competitors) may need to be preserved.
Against this backdrop, we see important developments in relation to Indian merger control. Specifically, we note the introduction of a new Deal Value Threshold (DVT), revision of the financial thresholds and changes to the de minimis regime (which exempts certain smaller transactions from the notification requirements).
The latest amendments to Indian merger control were enacted in April 2023 and finally enforced on 10 September 2024. These changes certainly modernize the regulatory environment, but what does a broader merger control regime mean for businesses and their advisors?
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