India: M&A/Private Equity

India’s manufacturing sector is expanding rapidly, supported by policy reforms, strong domestic demand, and its growing role in global value chains. Japanese companies have played a significant role in this growth story, especially in sectors such as automobiles, electronics, chemicals, and precision engineering.

Sophisticated investors investing in India are no longer required to settle for the fund. Increasingly, they want the deal, i.e., the specific, high-conviction opportunity sitting inside the fund’s portfolio.

In April 2026, India witnessed significant developments in competition law across enforcement, appellate review, and merger control. On the regulatory front, an amendment to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code...

The present Article focuses on the applicability, implications and effect of the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (“Bill”) introduced by the Union Government in the Lok Sabha on 23rd March 2026, proposing 107 amendments to the Companies Act, 2013 (“Companies Act”) and the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (“LLP Act”).

India's competition law landscape continues to evolve with significant rulings on bid-rigging, abuse of dominance, and merger control. From the Delhi High Court upholding CCI's investigative powers...

India's Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 introduces significant changes to the Companies Act, 2013, including revised thresholds for small company classification, enhanced buy-back provisions, and stricter director qualification criteria. The proposed amendments aim to balance regulatory compliance with operational flexibility while addressing contemporary corporate governance challenges.

Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026: key amendments to captive generating power plant requirements.

RBI by way of notification dated 30.03.2026, has notified the RBI (Commercial Banks – Credit Facilities) Amendment Directions, 2026 ("Revised CF Amendment")...

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) by way of notification dated 16.03.2026, has issued the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements)...