GLOBAL SYNERGIES AND LOCAL REALITIES: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF CROSS-BORDER MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS IN THE INDIAN CONTEXT

AUTHOR – MUDIL AGRAWAL, STUDENT AT CHRIST DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY, BENGALURU

BEST CITATION – MUDIL AGRAWAL, GLOBAL SYNERGIES AND LOCAL REALITIES: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF CROSS-BORDER MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS IN THE INDIAN CONTEXT, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (1) OF 2025, PG. 919-929, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&As) play a crucial role in the global economy, in promoting growth, creativity, and providing competitive advantage for international companies. In India, a country with a thriving economy and a positive investment environment, cross-border M&As present great possibilities along with complicated obstacles. This research article explores the contrast between worldwide collaborations and domestic circumstances in India, offering a thorough evaluation of international M&A transactions that influence the country’s economy.
India’s attractiveness for cross-border M&As is highlighted by its varied market, expanding middle class, and important position as a global technology centre. Yet, the complexities are increased by legal and regulatory hurdles in India, cultural disparities, and post-merger integration complications. This research examines the operational, financial, and strategic advantages that these deals offer Indian and multinational companies, while also evaluating the specific challenges that arise in the Indian setting.
By thoroughly examining key research and industry information, this article spotlights the main factors propelling and impeding India’s cross-border M&A activity. It emphasizes the impact of Indian policies on foreign investments and how regulatory frameworks affect M&A activities. In conclusion, this study stresses the significance of harmonizing international business strategies with India’s distinctive domestic factors and highlights the responsibility of policymakers and business executives in utilizing the impactful possibilities of cross-border M&As for lasting development.

Key words: 1. Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As), 2. Regulatory Framework, 3. Foreign Investment, 4. Post-merger Integration, 5. Economic Growth