Transaction Advisory Services in India
OUR SERVICES:
Transaction
Advisory
Services including Partner search, Due Diligence, Business Valuation and M&A
PARTNER SEARCH
Our specialised team plays a key role in the identification of suitable partners according to the needs of the clients. Basically, the following procedure is adopted: –
- We will identify the number of companies that suit the specialised needs of our potential client. This process brings the maximum number of potential options in the first stage;
- These Companies are reviewed in association with the client’s internal corporate team and potential targets meeting the acquisition guidelines are narrowed down;
- Our team then contacts the agreed-upon “targets” on a no-name basis to assess their interest in a potential association/acquisition;
- Then the name of the companies is disclosed who would be open for discussion with our client and assistance is provided in executing non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements.
Partner search works for both sides of a deal: foreign companies looking for an Indian acquisition target or joint venture partner, and Indian businesses looking for a strategic investor or buyer. Because approaches stay anonymous until there is genuine interest, your plans remain confidential throughout the search.
DUE DILIGENCE
The due diligence process is initiated by collecting relevant documents/details on each company and a review of these documents is carried out with association with the client.
Our due diligence covers financial, tax and regulatory aspects of the target: quality of earnings, working capital, debt and contingent liabilities, direct and indirect tax exposure, and compliance with the Companies Act and FEMA. You receive a report that separates deal-breakers from issues that can be handled through price adjustments, indemnities or conditions precedent in the transaction documents.
BUSINESS VALUATION
We help clients in the valuation of the business by applying internationally accepted methodologies for buying and selling business.
We value businesses, shares and business units for acquisitions, investments, restructuring and regulatory purposes. Depending on the business and the purpose, this means discounted cash flow, comparable company or transaction multiples, or net asset value, with the assumptions set out clearly so both sides can test them in negotiation.
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Merger and Acquisition (M&A) is a specialised service that requires expert guidance from specialists. In the whole process, we assist our client by assessing the strategic fit by analyzing all aspects of business, projected synergies, financial modeling, and assist the clients in negotiations of the terms of the transaction. Our team will work with the client throughout the process helping them to achieve their strategic objectives across acquisitions, disposals, management buy-outs, buy-ins, fundraisings, takeovers, mergers, and strategic reviews.
On the deal itself, we support deal structuring (share purchase vs asset purchase, merger or joint venture), the tax and regulatory implications of each structure, financial modelling and negotiation, and post-deal restructuring or divestment planning. For cross-border M&A, we coordinate the FEMA and RBI reporting the transaction requires.
How Our Transaction Advisory Engagement Works
- Initial discussion: we understand the deal you are considering, your timeline and what decision you need to make.
- Scope and confidentiality: we agree the scope of work and sign an NDA before any company information is shared.
- Partner search or target review: we shortlist and approach partners anonymously, or start reviewing the target you have identified.
- Due diligence and valuation: we review the target’s financial, tax and regulatory position and value the business.
- Structuring and negotiation: we recommend the deal structure, model its tax and regulatory impact and support you in negotiations.
- Closing and post-deal support: we support the regulatory filings the transaction needs and any restructuring after closing.
What Each Transaction Advisory Service Includes
| Service | What we cover | What you receive |
|---|---|---|
| Partner search | Shortlisting, anonymous approach, interest check, NDA | Shortlist of interested partners |
| Financial due diligence | Earnings quality, working capital, debt, contingent liabilities | Due diligence report with key findings |
| Tax and regulatory due diligence | Direct and indirect tax exposure, Companies Act and FEMA compliance | Risk list with suggested deal protections |
| Business valuation | DCF, multiples or net asset value, as the purpose requires | Valuation with stated assumptions |
| Deal structuring and negotiation | Share vs asset deal, merger or JV, tax and regulatory impact, financial model | Recommended structure and negotiation support |
| Restructuring and divestment | Pre- or post-deal restructuring, divestment planning | Restructuring plan |
Every engagement is scoped to the deal. Tell us what you are planning and we will set out the scope and the team before work begins.
Partner Search
Due Diligence
Business Valuation
Mergers And Acquisition
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Frequently Asked Questions
Choose an M&A advisor for a cross-border deal in India who covers both the commercial and regulatory sides: valuation, due diligence, deal structuring and negotiation, plus FEMA, RBI and tax compliance for foreign investment. Ask how they find and approach targets, how they protect confidentiality, which deal types they have supported, and whether they can handle compliance after closing. KNM India approaches shortlisted targets anonymously and discloses names only once there is interest, with NDAs in place.
Transaction advisory services cover due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, tax and regulatory advice, risk assessment, and integration support during mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and capital raises. They help optimize deal value and ensure compliance throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Hire firms with strong local market expertise, proven track records in M&A, and multidisciplinary teams covering legal, tax, financial, and regulatory aspects. Engage firms that provide comprehensive due diligence and post-merger integration support to mitigate transaction risks.
Deal advisory and due diligence typically include financial due diligence and risk assessment, business valuation, deal structuring and negotiation support, and tax and regulatory compliance for the transaction. Many advisers also search for and approach potential partners or targets before a deal, and support acquisitions, disposals, mergers, management buy-outs and fundraising. KNM India’s transaction advisory team covers partner search, due diligence, business valuation and M&A support for transactions in India.
Transaction advisory services reduce risks by providing thorough due diligence, identifying financial and legal issues, and structuring deals for tax efficiency. They enable smoother integration, inform strategic decisions, and protect shareholder value during mergers and acquisitions.
Transaction support services are the work done around a deal to help the buyer or seller decide and close: due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, negotiation support and the regulatory filings the transaction needs. In India, KNM provides transaction support for domestic and cross-border M&A from our Gurugram office, with a Japan Desk in Tokyo.
Transaction advisory focuses specifically on deals like mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and deal structuring. Financial advisory covers broader functions such as capital raising, financial planning, restructuring, and investment strategies beyond individual transactions.
Yes. We support foreign companies with partner search, due diligence on the Indian target, valuation, deal structuring and the FEMA and RBI requirements that apply when a non-resident buys shares in an Indian company. Our Japan Desk supports Japanese companies throughout the process.
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