Shearman & Sterling moderated a panel discussion titled “Updates to Cross-Border M&A in the Region” at the IFLR India M&A Forum on September 14 in Mumbai, India.

Sidharth, along with other panelists from Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, Morgan Stanley and Aditya Birla, addressed the following issues:

• Domestic and inbound M&A is booming: What sectors are hot and what is making India so attractive to investors?
• What are some of the challenges in doing deals in India?
• Are we seeing a renewed interest in exploring outbound opportunities: What are the drivers behind this resurgence?
• How do Indian companies operate when they move abroad? 
• ssues India Inc. should be aware of, and lessons learnt from the past
• Recent trends in the M&A market and outlook for the year ahead