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.

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KPMG in India is recognised as a Registered Valuer across all three asset classes

Land & Building
Plant & Machinery
Securities or Financial Assets

KPMG holds the requisite licenses for Companies Act, SEBI regulations, REITS, InvITs, Insolvency & bankruptcy proceedings (IBC), or portfolio valuation for SEBI registered Alternate Investment Funds (AIFs), providing clients access to a one trusted firm, a single platform that can support valuation requirements across diverse assets and business situations, backed by the rigour, independence, and regulatory recognition that critical decisions demand.

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KPMG in India is ranked amongst the top 3 financial advisors by Tracxn’s India M&A League Table for CY 2025, for investment banks.

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KPMG in India ranked among the top 5 investment banks by both deal value (No. 4) and deal count (No. 5) in the Venture Intelligence League Tables. This recognition reflects our focus on strong execution and meaningful outcomes.

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Leading transaction advisors across both private equity and M&A deals

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.

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Naveen Aggarwal

Office Managing Partner – Delhi NCR, Corridor Leader, U.S.- India

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In an environment marked by persistent uncertainty and heightened scrutiny on returns, private equity and asset management firms are increasingly focused on disciplined capital deployment and driving tangible value from existing portfolios tangible value from existing portfolios.

In India, strong underlying growth, deepening private markets and sustained investor interest continue to create opportunities, even as firms remain selective in their investment approach. The ability to combine sector expertise, operational transformation and AI-led insights will be critical to unlocking value, navigating market cycles and delivering consistent, long-term returns.

Somika Agarwal

Partner, Corporate Finance

KPMG in India

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In M&A valuations starts the conversation but payout structure shape the partnerships. Great value outcome is created when both buyer and seller share in future success.

Arti Venugopal

Partner, Tax Deal Advisory-M&A
KPMG in India

Deal structure is not just about how you execute a transaction; it influences the economics of the deal - from the liabilities you inherit and tax benefits you unlock, to how you ultimately integrate and create value. The right structure optimises value across the life of the deal.

Mahek Vikamsey

Partner, Valuation
KPMG in India

Multi-league ownership expands the revenue base across geographies, diversifies audience touchpoints, and creates year-round brand recall rather than a two-month seasonal spike cycle. This enables higher sponsorship value through bundled domestic and international exposure, continuous fan engagement, and better content and intellectual property monetisation.

Nitish Poddar

Partner and National Leader - Private Equity

KPMG in India

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AI is the megatrend emergingg in the VC space and India is still at a nascent stage with respect to AI both in terms of adoption and service delivery.

AI first businesses are going to see a huge demand in the foreseeable future and is expected to drive the growth trajectory of VC investments in India.

Sanjay Doshi

Partner and Head, Transaction Services and Financial Services Advisory

KPMG in India

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As global banking leaders respond to rising operational and regulatory costs by pursuing scale and strategic M&A, the same imperative is increasingly shaping the Indian banking sector. For India, scale is not just about size - it is a catalyst for expanding distribution, accelerating digital transformation and enhancing cost efficiency. As banks deepen their investments in technology and modernize their operating models, selective consolidation and partnership‑led growth can unlock new markets, strengthen value propositions and build long‑term competitive resilience in a fast‑evolving financial ecosystem.

Amit Singh

Partner, Corporate Finance
KPMG in India

Uncertainty hasn’t stopped India mergers and acquisitions - it has filtered who has conviction. Buyers today think and behave more like operators than financiers. In share swaps or paying equity, equity is becoming a partnership tool and not a just source of funding. Deal structuring is becoming increasingly important because structure makes disagreement survivable.

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

Designed to increase the impact of opportunities that drive quantifiable value for your organisation, leveraging advanced analytics to help drive speed and insight-driven execution

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