We closely work with our clients to preserve and create value across the deal lifecycle

The Deal Advisory team in India advises a large client base, which includes leading corporates, private equity players and venture capital funds.

We closely work with our clients to preserve and create value across the deal lifecycle. We offer services for all deal phases under 'One M&A’.

We bring together our widespread portfolio of deal-related services right from deal strategy and corporate finance, transaction services, valuations, special situations group, tax structuring advice and ultimately to smooth integration and separation services post deal.

KPMG in India Deals

We have successfully closed 27 transactions with a total deal value of USD 3.5 billion across sectors in FY25

One M&A paradigm

Pre-deal strategy

Our pre-deal strategy services include market research, commercial due diligence, investment thesis development, and deal structuring support. Our offerings help clients assess opportunities, reduce risks, and increase value in M&A transactions. Our expertise in market dynamics, financial analysis, and strategic planning enables informed investment decisions.

M&A advisory

We offer support for mergers and acquisitions to streamline value and reduce risks. Our services include strategic planning, target screening, valuation, deal structuring, and negotiation, customised for sectors. Utilising global expertise, advanced analytics, and tools like KPMG Elevate, we provide data-driven insights into synergies, market trends, and regulatory requirements. By integrating tax and industry specialists, we help ensure effective deal execution aligned with strategic goals. Our aim is to enable confident decision-making, enhance deal outcomes, and deliver sustainable stakeholder value.

Due diligence

Our due diligence services are meticulously designed to provide clients with insightful assessments and extensive analyses that are crucial in making informed business decisions. Our due diligence experts help clients uncover risks, opportunities, and value drivers, and navigate transactions with confidence and clarity. KPMG in India offers a range of due diligence services, including financial and tax due diligence, commercial due diligence, operational due diligence, IT due diligence, HR due diligence, integrity due diligence and ESG due diligence. The services are tailored to address specific aspects of a transaction, to help clients have a holistic understanding of the target company's financial health, market position, operational capabilities, technology infrastructure, and tax implications.

Transaction structuring

KPMG in India delivers an extensive range of transaction structuring services aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of M&A transactions for clients. With a strategic focus on increasing tax advantages, managing risks, and helping ensure regulatory compliance, KPMG in India's seasoned professionals collaborate closely with clients to design and implement structuring tools aligned with their strategic goals.

Valuation

KPMG in India provides an extensive array of advanced valuation services aimed at empowering clients to make well-informed financial decisions and navigate intricate business transactions with assurance. Drawing on extensive industry acumen and technical proficiency, KPMG in India's valuation experts deliver rigorous analyses and tailored insights to address the unique requirements of the client. Services encompass business and intangible asset valuation, sophisticated financial modeling, provision of fairness opinions, and expert guidance on purchase price allocations. Through meticulous examination and robust methodologies, KPMG in India equips clients with an understanding of asset valuation, enabling them to evaluate investment opportunities and enhance their strategic decision-making capabilities effectively.

Integration and separation

KPMG in India offers specialised integration and separation services designed to support organisations in effectively navigating the complexities of post-merger integrations and business carve-outs. With a focus on driving operational efficiency, capturing synergies, and managing risks, KPMG in India's team of experienced professionals collaborates closely with clients to develop tailored strategies and implementation plans. Key services include synergy realisation, operating model design, change management, IT integration, and separation planning. By leveraging their deep industry insights and expertise, KPMG in India enables clients to achieve thorough combined or separation processes, unlocking value and driving sustainable growth in their business transformations.

Value creation

Our value creation services are designed to drive sustainable growth and enhance the performance of businesses across industries. With a focus on delivering actionable insights and innovative tools, KPMG in India's experts collaborate closely with clients to identify opportunities for operational improvement, streamlined cost, revenue enhancement, and strategic growth. Services include performance diagnostics, operational transformation, revenue growth strategies, and margin improvement initiatives. By leveraging their deep industry knowledge and expertise, KPMG in India enables clients to unlock untapped potential, achieve operational excellence, and create long-term value in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Why KPMG in India

We combine global expertise, deep sector knowledge, superior analytical tools to help you achieve the desired results. Our cohesive team of experts helps you navigate through complex and often fragmented processes and address critical issues upfront to make the right decisions.
From raising or restructuring capital, to buying or selling a business, to making strategic decisions, we strive to provide objective advice to our clients, challenge conventional wisdom and execute an effective outcome.
We have a strong recall value in the Indian deal market having been consistently placed among the leading deal advisors.

Our Offerings

Our team of specialists guides you when buying a business, from developing a strong acquisition strategy to helping deliver value

KPMG in India’s team of specialists guides you through your divestiture, from developing an exit strategy to enhancing the value of your business

Our specialists help you negotiate successful joint ventures and alliances. We help increase your confidence at each step, from creation to exit

When you need to fix operational or financial issues and improve performance, our specialists help you prioritise issues and focus on the right path

KPMG in India’s integrated team of specialists guides you through the process of bettering your capital structure in line with your business strategy

KPMG in India’s Deal Advisory, M&A tax practice works closely with clients to help identify tax and regulatory issues in a transaction

KPMG Elevate is our methodolgy to helps businesses identify and capture value using a data-driven approach. We focus on what an organization needs to change to achieve measurable improvements to revenue, margin expansion, cost management and capital structures . It is value quantified and delivered.

India Insights

Our insights is your gateway to thought leadership and in-depth reports. Explore our curated collection of valuable content, where we delve into complex business challenges, share industry trends, and provide actionable insights.

Overview of key trends and opportunities, the competitive landscape, global industry and M&A trends, deal activity, and potential M&A themes in India

A global overview of key findings uncovered from the Q2’25 Venture Pulse Report

M&A activity to pick up in 2025 as C&R organisations reshape their footprints

KPMG Private Enterprise quarterly global report on venture capital trends

Biannual analysis of global fintech funding trends, highlighting key insights, investment shifts, and emerging opportunities in H2 2024

A global overview of key findings uncovered from the Q4’24 Venture Pulse Report

A forensic lens on related-party transactions (RPTs) helps uncover potential risks and provides guidance on mitigating these risks effectively

Policy-driven infrastructure changes are essential for accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India

Industrial manufacturing and Automotive CEOs share their views on economic outlook, return-to-office, ESG and generative AI.

Private Equity investment trends and opportunities

This report highlights key insights from the KPMG 2024 Infrastructure and Transport CEO Outlook survey.

A global overview of key findings uncovered from the Q3’24 Venture Pulse Report.

Change in Indian regulatory and tax framework regarding reverse flipping could position entrepreneurs and startups capitalize its and India's growth

Sebi needs to implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the IPO filing process in India.

Overall prospects for investing in India's capital markets remain positive by strong economic fundamentals and a more streamlined tax environment

Global Insights

The start of 2025 saw cautious optimism in the consumer and retail merger and acquisition (M&A) world.

KPMG takes a value-focused approach to due diligence that integrates global methods and sector-specific drivers, offering holistic insights for confident decision-making.