Insights, guides, and practical advice for buying and running a business in India
A practical guide to sourcing off-market acquisitions in India through direct mail. Lead lists, letterhead, personalisation, mail merge, postage costs, and realistic response benchmarks.
Coforge is paying $2.35B (~₹20,445 crore) entirely in its own stock to buy Encora — the largest ER&D acquisition ever by an Indian IT firm. Here's the full deal teardown.
UpGrad is paying ₹1,955 crore (~$204M) in all-stock to acquire Unacademy — 30% below the valuation it walked away from six months earlier. Here's the full deal teardown.
BillDesk is paying ~€60M for Worldline's India payments business — but Worldline keeps its engineering centres and a long-term tech licence. Here's what the real numbers say.
Can an NRI buy an existing business in India? The FEMA route, pricing rules, payment channels, and repatriation for NRIs acquiring an Indian SME, explained plainly.
How search funds and entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) work in India: the model, the numbers, why it's different here, and how to get started.
How earnout structures work in Indian business acquisitions: metrics, disputes, and the unresolved tax treatment question every buyer and seller needs to know.
A complete guide to buying a business in India — deal sourcing, valuation, due diligence, and off-market acquisitions. For PE firms, family offices, and search fund buyers.
Learn the key methods for valuing small businesses in India, including earnings multiples, asset-based valuation, and market comparisons. Practical tips for buyers and sellers.
A comprehensive checklist covering financial, legal, operational, and tax due diligence when acquiring a small business in India.
Real examples of profitable businesses for sale in Mumbai under ₹25 lakhs. Cafes, e-commerce stores, service businesses, and more with actual price ranges.
Complete due diligence guide for buying a business in India. Financial verification, legal checks, GST compliance, employee issues, and red flags to watch for.
Proven negotiation tactics for buying businesses in India. How to make offers, handle counteroffers, use leverage, and close deals at fair prices.
The best businesses never hit public listings. Learn how to source off-market deals in India through brokers, direct outreach, and relationship building.
Complete breakdown of all costs involved in buying a business in India. Legal fees, stamp duty, due diligence, registration charges, and hidden expenses buyers miss.
Complete guide to seller financing for business acquisitions in India. How it works, typical terms, negotiation tactics, legal structure, and when sellers agree to it.
Detailed comparison of India's two biggest business-for-sale marketplaces. Listing quality, pricing, deal flow, and which platform suits different buyers.