The government has set a new M&A approval trigger: companies must seek Competition Commission of India clearance for deals over Rs 2,000 crore when the target has substantial operations in India. The change is designed to strengthen oversight of mergers and acquisitions, with particular focus on fast-growing digital markets to support fairer competition practices.
The Reserve Bank of India has allowed banks to finance domestic mergers and acquisitions, updating capital market exposure guidelines and bringing regulation closer to global norms. The move is expected to expand credit availability, help banks regain market share from non-bank lenders, and push them to build specialized M&A advisory and underwriting capabilities to support corporate growth.
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Quadria Capital is reportedly in talks to acquire a majority stake in Samarth Lifesciences, with the deal potentially valuing the company at about Rs 4,500 crore. The pharma firm is seeking fresh investment to support growth plans after earlier negotiations with alternative investors broke down due to mismatches in price expectations.
Merisis has appointed Ruchir Kapoor to strengthen its fintech practice and drive a new wealth management foray. The hire brings over 20 years of experience spanning wealth management, fintech, NBFCs, and trade and SME banking, along with leadership experience across multiple geographies. The move signals Merisis’ intent to deepen financial services capabilities.
Coforge has announced the immediate resignation of Executive Vice President Anup Kumar, who led M&A, and Manish Hemrajani, Head of Investor Relations. Kumar said he wants to pursue entrepreneurial ventures. During his time, Coforge completed five acquisitions and integrated Cigniti. The company is now managing leadership transitions as it charts its next strategy.
After years of restraint, Indian IT companies are moving from cautious scouting to active M&A, spurred by rising AI pressure. A more acquisitive TCS is leading the shift, while ER&D is increasingly viewed as value buying. In 2026, AI-linked cloud assets are expected to drive deals, with ambitious mid-tier firms gaining momentum over top-tier giants.
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