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The India M&A landscape: 2026 outlook

Deal volumes, sector hotspots, valuation trends and the regulatory shifts shaping mergers and acquisitions in India this year.

ADA Transaction Advisory20 Feb 20261 min readM&A, Valuation & Transaction Advisory

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Our annual M&A outlook examines where deals are happening, how they are being structured, and what acquirers and sellers should watch.

Inside the report

Sector hotspots and cross-border flows
Structuring trends: slump sale vs share deal, earn-outs, and tax-efficient holding
Diligence focus areas after recent enforcement
Valuation multiples and what is driving them

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