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Applicability of Right Shares Issuance on Face Value based on Renunciation by Family Members
M & A Critique

Applicability of Right Shares Issuance on Face Value based on Renunciation by Family Members

Case Law Sec.56(2)(vii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 inapplicable to right-shares issued in proportion to own & relatives shareholding

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November 2023
Vedanta's Mega Demerger: Strategic or Mandatory Move to Unlock Value
M & A Critique

Vedanta's Mega Demerger: Strategic or Mandatory Move to Unlock Value

\"Post demerger, each of the separate businesses shall have share capital equivalent to the existing share capital of combined VEDL\"

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November 2023
ROUTE MOBILE: A Serial Acquirer gets Acquired
M & A Critique

ROUTE MOBILE: A Serial Acquirer gets Acquired

Route Mobile Limited (\"Route\" or \"RML\") established in 2004 is a cloud communications platform service provider, catering to enterprises, overthe-top (OTT) players and mobile network operators (MNO).

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August 2023
Sterlite Technologies to Demerge its Global Services Business
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Sterlite Technologies to Demerge its Global Services Business

The Board of Directors of Sterlite Technologies Limited (\"STL\") at its meeting held on May 17, 2023 has considered and approved a Scheme of Arrangement (\"Scheme\") between Sterlite Technologies Limited (the \"Demerged Company\") & STL Networks Limited (the \"Resulting Company\") and their respective shareholders and creditors, under Sections 230 to 232 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder.

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August 2023
BUYBACK of Shares: Optimal for all?
M & A Critique

BUYBACK of Shares: Optimal for all?

BUYBACK OF SHARES

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August 2023
Allegation of Fraud in Appointment of IRP as RP Ground for Rejection of Resolution Plan?
M & A Critique

Allegation of Fraud in Appointment of IRP as RP Ground for Rejection of Resolution Plan?

An application filed by Amit Sangal, Proprietor of Nitin Plastic (Operational Creditor of Prince MFG Industries Private Limited) under section 60[5] of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 read with Rule 11 of National Company Law Tribunal Rules, 2016 against Kairav Anil Trivedi, IRP/RP of the Corporate Debtor and Canara Bank Ltd.,

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July 2023
Jindal Power: Streamlining Promoter's Holding
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Jindal Power: Streamlining Promoter's Holding

In 2021, Naveen Jindal group's flagship company, Jindal Power & Steel Limited announced divestment of its subsidiary entity engaged in power generation business:

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July 2023
Compulsorily Convertible Debentures cannot be considered as "Financial Debt" to initiate CIRP
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Compulsorily Convertible Debentures cannot be considered as "Financial Debt" to initiate CIRP

Appeal is preferred by IFCI Limited (\"Appellant\") under Section 61 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (hereinafter referred to as the 'Code') against the Impugned Order dated 14/03/2023 passed by the National Company Law Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench -||

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July 2023
RAYMOND Group's Restructuring to Re-FOCUS on its Core Businesses
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RAYMOND Group's Restructuring to Re-FOCUS on its Core Businesses

For the last couple of years, it appears Raymond Limited has relentlessly been trying to simplify its structure & create value for shareholders.

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June 2023
Rejection of Scheme of Merger - Objections from Income Tax Authorities
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Rejection of Scheme of Merger - Objections from Income Tax Authorities

Indiabulls Real Estate Limited (\"Petitioner Company /Transferee Company/IBREL) filed scheme of amalgamation of companies belonging to Embassy groupNAM Estates Private Limited (\"NonPetitioner Company/ Transferor Company 1\") and Embassy One Commercial Property Developments Private Limited (\"Non-Petitioner Company/ Transferor Company 2\") before the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Chandigarh & Bengaluru Bench.

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June 2023
Scheme of Merger Approved - Despite Objections from Regional Director
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Scheme of Merger Approved - Despite Objections from Regional Director

Medlife Wellness Retail Private Limited (\"Petitioner Company 1/Transferor Company 1) and Metarain Distributors Private Limited (\"Petitioner Company 2/Transferor Company 2) filed scheme of amalgamation with Threpsi Solutions Private Limited (\"Non-Petitioner Company/ Transferee Company\") before the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Bengaluru (Bangalore) Bench.

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June 2023
Aditya Birla Fashion to acquire TCNS: To be a forerunner in fashion industry
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Aditya Birla Fashion to acquire TCNS: To be a forerunner in fashion industry

India is poised for multi-decadal change in apparel industry.

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June 2023
Crompton's final stage of integration of Butterfly Gandhimathi
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Crompton's final stage of integration of Butterfly Gandhimathi

\"The acquisition last year was funded mainly by issue of listed commercial papers”

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May 2023
Can Resolution Plan be modified by way of subsequent order of adjudicating authority relating to interconnected matter of Resolution Plan?
M & A Critique

Can Resolution Plan be modified by way of subsequent order of adjudicating authority relating to interconnected matter of Resolution Plan?

SREI Multiple Asset Investment Trust Vision India Fund (Appellant) preferred an appeal against decision of Hon'ble National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) which set-aside order of Hon'ble NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal) Hyderabad Bench which have effect of modification/alteration of approved resolution Plan of the Corporate Debtor Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. (DCHL).

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May 2023
Dalmia Bharat inching its way to become Pure-Play Cement Producer
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Dalmia Bharat inching its way to become Pure-Play Cement Producer

Dalmia Bharat Limited (\"DBL\") has created a Vision 2031 for capacity creation plan of 110-130 million tons from existing capacity of 40 million tons of cement manufacturing.

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May 2023
NCLT Judgement on Treatment of CCD in case of Company goes under CIRP Process under IBC
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NCLT Judgement on Treatment of CCD in case of Company goes under CIRP Process under IBC

Agritrade Power Holding Mauritius Limited (Applicant) filed application with Hon'ble NCLT Mumbai Bench against rejection of its claim by the Respondent/Resolution Professional of SKS Power Generation (Chhattisgarh) Limited (\"Corporate Debtor/SPGCL\") as financial creditor by virtue of Holding Compulsory Convertible Debentures of Corporate Debtor.

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May 2023
Merger of IT Business and Demerger of Automotive Engineering Business: The Saga of KPIT & Birlasoft
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Merger of IT Business and Demerger of Automotive Engineering Business: The Saga of KPIT & Birlasoft

Before 2018, KPIT Technologies Limited had deep expertise in auto engineering and mobility solutions as well as a strong presence in business information technology.

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April 2023
Scheme of Merger of WoS with its Holding Company Approved - Despite of Objections from IT Department
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Scheme of Merger of WoS with its Holding Company Approved - Despite of Objections from IT Department

Yuflow Engineering Private Limited Petitioner Company 1/Transferor Company) filed scheme of amalgamation with Yuken India Limited Petitioner Company 2 Transferee Company”) before the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal NCLT) Bengaluru Bangalore) Bench.

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April 2023
Whether Income Tax Dues are to be considered as Secured Creditor for the Purpose of CIRP Process
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Whether Income Tax Dues are to be considered as Secured Creditor for the Purpose of CIRP Process

Income Tax Department Appellant) preferred an appeal against decision of Hon'ble NCLT National Company Law Tribunal) Guwahati Bench in the matter of Assam Company India Ltd Respondents) vide Company Appeal AT) Insolvency) No. 243 of 2022 before Hon'ble National Company Law Appellate Tribunal NCLAT).

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April 2023
YET ANOTHER RESTRUCTURING TO UNLOCK VALUE OF TAN BUSINESS BY DEEPAK FERTILISERS
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YET ANOTHER RESTRUCTURING TO UNLOCK VALUE OF TAN BUSINESS BY DEEPAK FERTILISERS

\"The merger and demerger transaction should simplify the corporate structure and segregate the Crop Nutrition Business and Technical Ammonium Nitrate Business to focus and grow separately\"

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March 2023
Rejection of Scheme By NCLT: Objection of Regional Director on grounds of non-compliance
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Rejection of Scheme By NCLT: Objection of Regional Director on grounds of non-compliance

Hotel City Plaza Private Ltd [\"Appellant 1\" or Petitioner Company 1 or \"Transferor Company\") Trivandrum Apollo Towers Private Ltd] [ \"Appellant 2\" or Petitioner Company 2 or \"Transferee Company\") have preferred appeal (Company Appeal (AT) (CH) No. 28 of 2021) before Hon'ble NCLAT Chennai Bench against order dated 05.02.2021 in TCAA/4/KOB/2019 & TCAA/5/KOB/2019 passed by Hon'ble NCLT Kochi Bench dismissing scheme of merger on basis of objection raised by Regional Director, Ministry Of Corporate Affairs.

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March 2023
FINANCIAL & LENDING BUSINESS
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FINANCIAL & LENDING BUSINESS

Career Point: Baby (side business) becomes larger than the primary business

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March 2023
NCLAT Judgement - On Obtaining Consent of Creditors in case of Scheme of Arrangement between Company and its Shareholders.
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NCLAT Judgement - On Obtaining Consent of Creditors in case of Scheme of Arrangement between Company and its Shareholders.

\"As far as citations of various judgments are concerned, it is not appliable as the health of each company varies\"

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January 2023
COMMITTEE OF CREDITORS
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COMMITTEE OF CREDITORS

Whether Committee of Creditors consider a new Resolution Plan of a party, who was not a part of the CIRP, after approval of Resolution Plan by Adjudicating Authority

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January 2023
Rossell India to list its demerged Aerospace & Defence Division
M & A Critique

Rossell India to list its demerged Aerospace & Defence Division

\"The overall re-structuring is divided in 2 stages. One to streamline the promoter holding in RIL & second to separate its growing Techsys Business\"

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January 2023
Rational or Madness: Edtech Acquisition Spree
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Rational or Madness: Edtech Acquisition Spree

EdTech companies seem to be in spree for expanding their operations through acquisitions. EdTech was one of the biggest beneficiaries of digitalisation and work from home. With the digital revolution coupled with covid-19 crises, EdTech changed its dynamics.

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November 2022
Hercules Hoists decides to demerge its operating business
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Hercules Hoists decides to demerge its operating business

Apart from its operating business, lot of old Indian listed companies also house investments in the form of equity shares of other group entities. Over the years, these investments reach a sizable size and peculiarly the returns on investment does not commensurate with the returns generated by the operating businesses. To streamline corporate structure & returns, these companies finally evaluating an option to separate these investments from the core businesses.

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November 2022
TATA STEEL
M & A Critique

TATA STEEL

ONE TATA STEEL: Way to India's fully integrated steel and steel products Company

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November 2022
DEMERGER
M & A Critique

DEMERGER

CES Ltd's demerger scheme benefits whom out of all stakeholders?

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September 2022
Competition Amendment Bill 2022: Overview
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Competition Amendment Bill 2022: Overview

The Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022(Bill) was introduced in Lok Sabha on August 5, 2022. It seeks to amend the Competition Act, 2002(The Act). following are key areas addressed by this Bill:

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September 2022