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M&A Due Diligence in India: Assessing Target Company Non-Compliance

2025-01-17
In recent years, India has seen steady growth in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other investment activities. Yet, while the Indian government has prioritized simplifying compliance obligations to promote ease of doing business, India remains a compliance-heavy jurisdiction. This can surprise foreign investors accustomed to less stringent regulatory environments. For foreign investors exploring M&A prospects with target firms in the Indian market, not all non-compliance are deal-breakers; their potential impact can vary depending on the nature of the non-compliance and the investor’s future plans for the target enterprise.

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