India continues to demonstrate remarkable economic growth, with ambitious targets set by the current government to propel it into a $5 trillion economy in the coming years. Recent years have witnessed a surge in foreign investment, accompanied by notable transactions like Walmart's acquisition of Flipkart. Recognizing the necessity for updated regulatory frameworks to facilitate corporate acquisitions and restructuring, the government has taken proactive measures to modernize laws and regulations. Notable examples include the enactment of the Companies Act, 2013, and the implementation of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
This evolving landscape has spurred rapid developments in legal jurisprudence concerning corporate restructuring. The establishment of The National Company Law Tribunal has introduced a new dimension to the resolution of corporate schemes and insolvency cases. In response to these changes, the latest edition of [Book Title] has been substantially updated to serve as a comprehensive resource for practitioners in the field.
Key Features :
Retention of proven strategies and examples from previous editions that have stood the test of time.
Inclusion of rules, practices, and precedents relevant to secretarial practices, catering to the needs of practitioners.
Examination of the impact of new accounting standards on corporate reporting, contextualized within restructuring exercises.
Exploration of the emerging trend of offshore entity mergers into Indian companies through topical case studies.
Detailed analysis of government initiatives aimed at strengthening weaker banks, with a focus on cases such as Dena Bank and Bank of Baroda consolidation.
Extensive coverage of major changes under Income Tax law and implications of Anti-Avoidance Rules.
New additions to this edition :
Incorporation of the latest case law from diverse sources.
Discussion supplemented with contemporary case studies such as the Horlicks brand acquisition by HUL and Diageo's acquisition of USL, along with insights from Mindtree Chairman's letters to employees.
Comprehensive coverage of key topics including provisions of the Companies Act, tax issues, accounting issues, and secretarial issues, accompanied by novel case studies.
Commentary on reduction of capital and buyback of shares.
Highlighting of all relevant provisions crucial for restructuring companies.
Tabular presentation of new arguments raised by advocates and corresponding judicial decisions in analyzed cases.
