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@article{189195,
        author = {Aprajita Rizvi},
        title = {MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS IN INDIA : LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND EMERGING ISSUES},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {8051-8059},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189195},
        abstract = {In the Indian economy, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a key corporate strategy for expansion, reorganisation, and gaining a competitive edge. The scale and complexity of the Indian M&A scene have grown exponentially as a result of growing globalisation, the liberalisation of investment laws, and the arrival of multinational firms. The Companies Act, 2013, the Competition Act, 2002, the SEBI Takeover Regulations, 2011, the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, and pertinent tax legislation are the main subjects of this paper's analysis of the legal framework governing M&A in India. It also emphasises how important regulatory bodies like the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Competition Commission of India (CCI), and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) are to maintaining justice and openness in these kinds of transactions. With a focus on corporate governance norms and shareholder rights, the study also examines seminal court rulings that have influenced M&A law in India. Beyond the legal framework, the paper explores new topics such hostile takeovers, cross-border mergers, valuation difficulties, the increase in private equity involvement, and the growing significance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. To draw attention to any gaps or possible reform areas, a comparison viewpoint with worldwide practices is also offered.
The results show that even though India has established a strong regulatory framework, there are still uncertainties, delays in the process, and discrepancies. In order to promote an effective and investor-friendly M&A system in India, the paper ends with suggestions for improving minority shareholder protections, expediting regulatory procedures, and bringing domestic legislation into line with international best practices.},
        keywords = {Mergers, Acquisitions, Companies Act, SEBI, Competition Law, Corporate Governance, India},
        month = {December},
        }