Unit III – Legal and Regulatory Framework

Assignment 1: “Evaluate the role of CCI in the Reliance–Disney merger talks. What competition concerns are likely to arise, and how should they be addressed?” Focus: Monopoly concerns in the OTT space, regulatory conditions, and remedies. Assignment 2: “Prepare a regulatory checklist for a proposed cross-border acquisition between an Indian tech company and a US-based SaaS firm. Consider FEMA, SEBI, and RBI guidelines.” Deliverable: Step-wise timeline with applicable regulations and approvals.

Unit IV – Post-Merger Integration

Assignment 1: “Examine the cultural and operational integration strategies adopted by Zomato after acquiring Blinkit. What worked and what didn’t?” Focus: HR integration, brand identity, tech platform merging, and customer retention. Assignment 2: “Develop a post-merger integration plan for the recently announced merger of L&T Finance Holdings subsidiaries. Highlight key areas: HR, IT, and operations.” Deliverable: Gantt chart or roadmap for 6-month integration.

Unit V – Emerging Trends in M&A

Assignment 1: “Explore the use of AI in M&A due diligence using recent use cases from McKinsey or PwC. How is GenAI transforming pre-deal analysis?” Focus: Risk assessment, contract analytics, and AI-assisted valuation. Assignment 2: “Analyze the ESG impact assessment done in any recent green merger/acquisition (e.g., Adani Green Energy deals). How has ESG become a deal-breaker or maker?” Focus: ESG scoring, stakeholder influence, and sustainability reporting post-deal.