VODAFONE-HUTCH- AN UNENDING FINANCIAL DISTRESS SAGA

Anchal Anil Agrawal

Abstract


The cases study covers the journey of Hutch and Vodafone deal which set a benchmark in Indian Taxation world and the Finance ministry made changes in the law to stop the companies from escaping the tax net. Simultaneously it also tracks the issues that linger long after the Merger and Acquisition deal is done and over with like in this case wherein the final decision regarding the taxation issues are still in legal proceedings even after almost 10 plus years of the deal. 

Keywords


Mergers, Acquisitions, Arbitration, Taxation

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