News Analysis: Can Mittal Talk His Way Through In MTN Takeover Game?
Here’s an update on what could turn out to be India’s biggest overseas corporate takeover. While Bharti Airtel and MTN have confirmed that they are in talks for a possible M&A deal, there are various new shades to the proposed deal. VC Circle’s round up on the developing story.
Non Compete Clause?
One of this can involve a ‘non-compete’ clause which would prevent Bharti to enter the 21 odd markets, where MTN has operations under its own brand. This makes sense as after the deal, MTN would be a part of Bharti and why would Bharti like to operate two brands in one market. However, on the flip side it would mean giving up on a strategy to expand under its own brand in the African market. This can become a cost element in the future as and when Bharti tries to make Airtel its global brand. Continue Reading »

US based investment bank Jefferies has appointed Sidharth Punshi as a Managing Director and Country Head in India. Punshi will lead a team of investment banking professionals covering the Indian market. He joins from Goldman Sachs where he was Executive Director, Head of European IT Services and Software Sector in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Investment Banking Group. Jefferies opened its New Delhi office in 2007.
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