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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Trends that will shape the global economy in 2012

Thursday, December 01, 2011 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories: Brazil, China , Russia, Korea, India, South Africa, Thought leadership | Tags: business, economy, global, report, growth, survey, international, emerging markets, IBR, insight, inflation, International business report, trends, global economy, recovery, 2012, Ed Nusbaum

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What will 2012 bring for both mature and emerging markets? Read on for our major new report surveying demand, employment, investment, inflation and access to finance across 40 economies. It’s a must-read for any business looking to navigate international opportunities at this difficult time.

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