International and Emerging Markets Blog

India M&A and PE 2011 - Resilience amidst odds

Monday, January 16, 2012 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories: India, India Watch Issue 15 | Tags: deals, inflation, acquisitions, sectors, mergers and acquisitions, india, private equity, trends, e-commerce, inbound, foreign direct investment, outbound, private equity 2011, mergers and acquisitions 2011, inflation rates, deal 2011, public markets

Amidst the ongoing global economic woes, rising domestic inflation and interest rates, the weakening rupee and a volatile Sensex, 2011 has contributed to robust Indian deal numbers. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Private Equity (PE) in India clocked up 961 deals with a total value of to US$51 billion in 2011 compared to 971 deals amounting to US$62 billion in 2010.

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Investing in the UK – eight tips for foreign investors

Tuesday, August 30, 2011 | Posted by: Nick Farr
Categories: China , Thought leadership | Tags: tax, investment, China, UK, investors, funding, subsidiary, Hong Kong, regulatory, supply chain, foreign investment, holding companies, entity, structures, employees, staffing, inbound, inward, foreign exchange

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What do investors and businesses from China (and other emerging economies) need to know before investing or setting up in the UK? Our quick guide covers the main issues: from choice of entity and location, to employment considerations, regulatory issues and foreign exchange controls.

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