Investment banker in 2025

Strategy and Transaction: Deals and Market Insights

With over 2 decades of leadership in Investment Banking, Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity advisory in India, EY works with organisations to execute deals that align with their strategic priorities. Our sector depth and market understanding help our clients navigate decisions grounded in data and not just assumptions.

We support clients through the full deal lifecycle right from diligence and valuation to structuring, negotiation, and integration. Whether it’s buy-side or sell-side mandate, or complex restructurings, we focus on closing deals efficiently by creating long-term value. Our strength lies in anticipating risks, surfacing hidden value, and ensuring the deal delivers beyond transaction.


Latest deals and transactions 

Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.) acquires controlling stake in RBL Bank

EY India acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.) for the acquisition of a controlling stake in RBL Bank.

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Macquarie Asset Management raises US$405 million for its fleet electrification platform, Vertelo

EY acted as the exclusive investment banker to Macquarie Asset Management.

Centrum Capital divests 75% stake in Centrum Housing Finance to Weaver Services

EY India acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Centrum Group for the sale of 75% stake in Centrum Housing Finance to Weaver Services.

NADI Airtechnics Private Limited divests 100% stake to Systemair AB

EY India acted as the exclusive sell-side M&A advisor to the shareholders of NADI Airtechnics.


Our Services and Solutions 

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
M&A Consulting services at EY helps to
Perform portfolio review, assess
businees strategy, due diligence &
determine the right valuation &
approach for funding

 
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Private Equity Strategy
Consulting
EY-Parthenon provides Private Equity
Strategy Consulting to private equity
firms by helping clients maximize value
throughout the investment lifecycle.
 
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EY Merchant banking services
Explore merchant banking services by a
SEBI Registered Category I firm and
IBBI Registered Valuer, supporting
strategic planning, transactions, and
business valuation.
 
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M&A due diligence consulting
Learn how EY M&A Due Diligence
Consulitng teams can help your
business identify value drivers, improve
deal structures and mitigate risks.


 
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Debt and Special situations
Today’s disruptive business
environment necessitates organizations
to reshape themselves. They must
implement strategic changes swiftlyand
confidently, focusing on transforming,
preserving, and enhancing value
in complex situations.
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EY-Parthenon - Transformative
Strategy and Transactions
Our unique combination of
transformative strategy, transactions,
tax and corporate finance delivers real-
world value – solutions that work in
practice, not just on paper.
 
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Quaterly market insights: Strategy and Transactions 

Navigating the M&A landscape of India:
Insights of H1 2025
The Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) landscape in
India during the first half of 2025 indicates a
transition towards fewer but larger deals.
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Tech Services: Deal Insights Series 1Q
2025
Comprehensive analysis of the deal activity in
technology services in 1Q 2025 across key sub-
markets.
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Onwards and upwards: A positive outlook for 
private credit in India
The Indian private credit market reaches at
US$9.0 billion in the first six months of 2025.
 
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PE/VC roundup Monthly-roundup
 
Our roundup highlights the Private Equity/Venture Capital investment activity in India.
 
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Latest articles and Thought-leadership

How contingent consideration and earn-outs can unlock M&A deal success

Tune in to the EY India Insights podcast as Amish S. Mehta shares how earn-outs and contingent consideration can bridge valuation gaps in M&A deals.

5m 40s

Onwards and upwards: A positive outlook for private credit in India

India's private debt market remains resilient, with sustained demand for structured credit, supporting business growth across sectors.

AI is redefining IT services, but earnings quality is the real test

AI is transforming the IT services economics. Learn why earnings quality, AI-driven diligence and sustainable value creation matter more than growth.

How Niwas Housing Finance is reshaping affordable housing finance

Tune in to the EY India Insights podcast as Niwas Housing CEO Shreejit Menon discusses housing finance trends, AI adoption, risk and growth strategies.

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Contingent consideration for closing deals through earn-out structures

Learn how contingent consideration is valued using scenario-based and option pricing methods, and fair value accounting for earn-outs in M&A deals.

How Indian CEOs are rewriting the playbook to navigate uncertainties 

Explore how Indian CEOs are resetting strategy amid geopolitical shifts, strengthening supply chains, embracing AI and driving growth.

15m 15s

IBC at 10: How India’s debt market has evolved 

Explore how the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has reshaped India’s credit culture, boosted investor confidence and unlocked value in stressed assets.

24m 54s

How Indian CEOs are resetting strategy amid geopolitical fragmentation

Indian CEOs are resetting their strategy amid geopolitical fragmentation, using AI and discipline to drive resilient growth and long-term value.

How secondary transactions are evolving in Indian start-up ecosystem

In this EY India Insights episode, we examine the pricing of secondary transactions in Indian start-ups, with valuations aligning with primary rounds.

9m 40s

How India is driving dairy value to lead the global market by 2047

India’s dairy sector must shift from volume to value through productivity, quality, infrastructure and export readiness to build global competitiveness.

The art of building resilient PE-backed businesses

In this EY India Insights episode, M D Ranganath shares how patient-capital approach, governance and values drive resilient and globally competitive businesses.

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Rethinking secondary transaction discounts in Indian start-ups

Secondary transactions in Indian startups rarely come at a discount, with most priced in line with primary rounds.

How purchase price allocation impacts M&A

In this EY India Insights episode, Parag Mehta discusses how PPA under Ind AS 103 is emerging as a strategic lever in M&A, shaping earnings, tax and returns.

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How selective investing shaped India’s M&A deals in 2025

India’s M&A in 2025 favored fewer, larger deals as value rose 18%. Infrastructure-led and cross-border deals surged; PE remained disciplined amid uncertainty.

How India’s PE/VC ecosystem is sustaining momentum amid global volatility

India’s PE/VC ecosystem stayed resilient in 2025 with record investments, exits and fundraising. See key trends shaping investor sentiment as 2026 begins.

PE buyouts in India: The story so far

India’s PE market is shifting towards control-focused buyouts, driving operational value, sector growth and stronger exit pathways in a maturing investment landscape.

Redefining operational due diligence in India’s evolving deal landscape

Operational due diligence in India is evolving from risk mitigation to execution certainty, shaping value creation in private equity and M and A deals.

How Indian firms approach Purchase Price Allocation: Industry trends

EY PPA study highlights how Ind AS 103 impacts M&A accounting in India, with sector-wise benchmarks on intangible assets, goodwill, and deal value allocation.

Nine years of IBC: Transforming India’s insolvency landscape

IBC’s nine-year journey shows stronger credit discipline, faster revival, and improved NPAs, while delays and the 2025 Amendment Bill aim to modernize insolvency reforms.

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