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Corporate Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Corporate restructuring — including mergers, amalgamations, demergers, and acquisitions — is a powerful strategic tool for business growth, consolidation, and value creation. However, these transactions are complex, multi-regulatory, and require meticulous planning and execution.

MR Bhatia & Co provides comprehensive advisory and compliance support for corporate restructuring transactions in Ahmedabad and across Gujarat, covering the entire process from strategic planning to NCLT scheme approval and post-restructuring compliance.

Our Restructuring Services

  • Mergers & Amalgamations under Sections 230–232 of Companies Act 2013
  • Demergers / Arrangement Schemes for business separation
  • Acquisition of shares and assets — structuring, due diligence, and regulatory compliance
  • Scheme of Arrangement drafting and NCLT filing
  • Valuation support and coordination with registered valuers
  • Regulatory approvals: CCI (Competition Commission), SEBI (for listed entities), RBI (for FEMA aspects), sector regulators
  • Post-merger integration compliance: Stamp duty, ROC filings, name change, allotment of shares
  • Fast-track mergers under Section 233 for wholly-owned subsidiaries and small companies
  • Cross-border mergers under Rule 25A of Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

A: A typical NCLT scheme of merger or amalgamation takes 8–12 months from the date of filing the application to the NCLT. The timeline includes NCLT directions, creditor and shareholder meetings, CCI review (if applicable), and final NCLT order. Fast-track mergers under Section 233 can be completed in 4–6 months.

FEMA & FDI ADVISORY

FEMA Compliance & FDI Advisory Services in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

India’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regime is among the most liberal in the world, yet it is governed by a complex web of regulations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), RBI Master Directions, and DPIIT’s Consolidated FDI Policy. Gujarat, and Ahmedabad in particular, has emerged as a major destination for foreign investment in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, IT, and renewable energy.

MR Bhatia & Co provides comprehensive FEMA compliance and FDI advisory services to companies receiving foreign investment, Indian companies investing abroad, and individuals undertaking cross-border transactions. Our expertise spans the entire lifecycle of foreign exchange transactions — from structuring and regulatory approvals to ongoing compliance and annual filings.

Our FEMA & FDI Services

  • FDI Structuring: Advisory on entry route (automatic vs government approval), sectoral caps, pricing guidelines, and investment instruments (equity, compulsorily convertible preference shares, compulsorily convertible debentures)
  • FC-GPR Filing: Reporting of foreign investment to RBI within 30 days of allotment of shares
  • FC-TRS Filing: Reporting of transfer of shares between residents and non-residents
  • ECB Compliance: External Commercial Borrowing advisory, LRS compliance, ECB reporting forms
  • ODI Advisory: Overseas Direct Investment structuring and compliance under FEMA (Non-debt Instruments) Rules 2019
  • FLA Return: Annual filing of Foreign Liabilities and Assets return with RBI
  • Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (ARFLA)
  • Downstream Investment: Compliance with downstream investment norms for Indian companies with foreign investment
  • Single Master Form (SMF) filings on FIRMS portal
  • FEMA Compounding: Application for compounding of FEMA contraventions before RBI
  • FCRA Compliance: For NGOs and associations receiving foreign contributions

Frequently Asked Questions

A: Form FC-GPR must be filed with the RBI through the AD Category-I bank within 30 days of the allotment of shares/convertible debentures to a person resident outside India. Late filing requires a compounding application with RBI.

A: FDI is permitted in most sectors under the automatic route (no government approval needed). However, certain sectors have FDI caps (e.g., insurance at 74%, defence at 74% under automatic route) and some sectors are prohibited (e.g., lottery, gambling, chit funds, real estate business, tobacco). The DPIIT Consolidated FDI Policy provides sector-wise details.

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