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M&A Advisory Services in India - Sell-Side & Buy-Side Deal Advisory

RNC Valuecon LLP is a full-spectrum M&A and transaction advisory firm helping Indian mid-corporates, large corporates, MNCs and promoter-led businesses buy, sell, merge and restructure with confidence. For over three decades we have guided clients end-to-end from identifying the right counterparty to valuation, due diligence, negotiation and final closure, so that every deal creates real, defensible value for stakeholders.

Because we house valuation, due diligence and deal advisory under one roof, you get an integrated team that understands both the numbers and the negotiation, not a broker who hands you off at the valuation stage.

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    M&A advisory at a glance

    What we do
    End-to-end sell-side & buy-side M&A advisory - deal strategy, target/buyer sourcing, valuation, financial & technical due diligence, deal structuring, and coordination of NCLT, CCI, SEBI and FEMA processes with your counsel and merchant banker through to closure.
    Who we serve
    Promoters and family businesses, corporates and MNC India units, PE/VC portfolio companies, and acquirers or sellers in stressed and special-situation deals.
    Credentials
    IBBI-registered valuers · 30+ years · marquee mandates (Tata Power, Dr Reddy's, Cipla) · integrated valuation + technical (chartered engineer) + financial team.
    Indicative timelines
    Fast-track merger (Sec 233): ~60–90 days · NCLT merger (Sec 230–232): ~12–18 months · CCI Phase I: 30 calendar days · Cross-border: add time for RBI/FEMA steps.

    Our M&A & Deal Advisory Services

    Sell-side

    Sell-Side Advisory

    We represent sellers end-to-end  business divestments, asset disposals, and the search for strategic partners or joint ventures to conclude on time and maximise value for stakeholders.

    • Information memorandum and marketing collateral
    • Confidential identification and approach of buyers and partners
    • Independent M&A valuation and pricing support
    • Vendor due-diligence and negotiation support
    • Structuring and clean, timely closure

    Who we work with: mid-corporate and large-corporate promoters, MNC India units, private equity portfolio companies, and stakeholders in stressed or under-construction assets.

    Buy-side

    Buy-Side Advisory

    We represent acquirers  corporates, promoters and PE groups in acquiring the right business or assets, on the right terms, with the risks understood before signing.

    • Target identification, screening and shortlisting
    • Independent valuation and pricing analysis
    • Financial and technical due diligence (chartered-engineer led)
    • Deal structuring, negotiation and documentation support
    • Coordination of CCI / NCLT / SEBI / FEMA steps with your counsel
    Special situations

    Distressed & Special-Situation M&A

    Speed and valuation rigour for stressed and under-construction assets and IBC-linked transactions. See our dedicated distressed M&A advisory.

    Adjacent

    Fund-raising, fairness opinions & more

    We also support debt & equity fund-raising and independent fairness opinions for boards and related-party transactions.

    Our Deal Advisory Process

    A typical RNC engagement moves through six stages:

    1. Mandate & strategy – we define objectives, deal parameters and the target profile.
    2. Preparation & valuation – information memorandum, financial analysis and an independent view of value.
    3. Sourcing & outreach – confidential identification and approach of buyers, sellers or partners.
    4. Due diligence – financial, technical and commercial diligence to protect your position.
    5. Negotiation & structuring – deal terms, pricing and transaction structure.
    6. Closure – definitive documentation support and completion.

    Sectors We Serve

    Our transaction experience spans
    󠁯•󠁏 power and energy
    󠁯•󠁏 pharmaceuticals
    󠁯•󠁏 manufacturing
    󠁯•󠁏 ceramics
    󠁯•󠁏 industrials and infrastructure

    among others  with particular depth in asset-heavy and regulated sectors where technical and financial diligence must work together.

    Credentials

    Tata Power Business Logo

    TATA Power

    Sell-side Advisory for disposal of Thermal Power Plant.

    Dr Reddys Labortories

    Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

    Buy-side Advisory for specified unit.

    Cipla Limited Business Logo

    Cipla Limited

    Sell-side advisory for specified unit.

    Why Choose RNC as Your M&A Advisor

    • 30+ years of techno-commercial advisory experience
    • IBBI-registered valuers — independent, defensible valuation built into every deal
    • Integrated capability — valuation, due diligence, technical assessment and deal advisory in one team
    • Marquee mandates across power, pharma and industrials.
    • Distressed & special-situations expertise most boutiques and pure brokers can’t match

    Ready to move on a transaction? Book a confidential consultation with RNC’s deal advisory team .

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    Deal Advisory vs M&A Valuation - Which Do You Need?

    Deal advisory (this service) is the end-to-end management of a transaction – sourcing, diligence, negotiation and closure. A valuation for mergers & acquisitions is the independent valuation report that supports a deal, a fairness opinion or a regulatory filing. Many clients need both; if you only need a defensible number for a specific transaction or compliance requirement, start with our M&A valuation service. If you need a partner to run the whole deal, you’re in the right place.

    M&A Insights & Valuation Resources

    Mergers and acquisitions involve more than identifying a buyer or acquisition target. Valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring, integration planning and risk assessment can materially influence the outcome of a deal.

    Explore our insights on M&A transactions, business valuation and deal-related considerations to better understand the factors that can affect transaction value and execution.

    How Valuation Analysts Impact Business Mergers

    Valuation analysts play an important role in M&A transactions by assessing business value, evaluating financial information and supporting informed negotiations between buyers and sellers.

    ➡️ Understand the Role of Valuation in M&A

    Why Mergers & Acquisitions Fail

    Successful M&A requires more than reaching an agreement on price. Strategic misalignment, inadequate due diligence, unrealistic valuations and integration challenges can affect the outcome of a transaction.

    ➡️ Read: Why Mergers & Acquisitions Fail

    Valuation of Goodwill in Mergers and Acquisitions

    Goodwill can represent a significant component of transaction value. Learn about the approaches, challenges and considerations involved in goodwill valuation during mergers and acquisitions.

    ➡️Learn About Goodwill Valuation in M&A

    Mergers and Acquisitions: 7 Things to Keep in Mind

    From valuation and due diligence to transaction structure and integration considerations, several factors should be evaluated before proceeding with an M&A transaction.

    ➡️Read the M&A Checklist

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are M&A advisory services?

    M&A advisory services support businesses through mergers, acquisitions, divestments and strategic transactions. They may include target or buyer identification, valuation advisory, due diligence assistance, negotiations and transaction closure support.

    What is sell-side deal advisory?

    Sell-side deal advisory assists business owners and companies that are looking to sell a business, divest assets, identify strategic partners or enter into joint ventures. The process can include preparation of transaction documents, identification of potential buyers, valuation, due diligence support, negotiations and transaction closure.

    What is buy-side deal advisory?

    Buy-side deal advisory assists companies and investors seeking to acquire businesses or assets. It typically includes identifying suitable targets, valuation advisory, assistance with legal and statutory matters, due diligence, negotiations and transaction closure.

    What is the difference between sell-side and buy-side M&A advisory?

    Sell-side advisory represents the seller and focuses on positioning the business or assets, identifying potential buyers and supporting value realization. Buy-side advisory represents the acquirer and focuses on identifying suitable acquisition opportunities, evaluating them and assisting through the acquisition process.

    Does RNC Valuecon LLP provide valuation support for M&A transactions?

    Yes. Valuation advisory forms part of RNC Valuecon LLP’s sell-side and buy-side deal advisory services and helps stakeholders assess the value of businesses, assets and proposed transactions.

    Does RNC provide advisory for distressed M&A transactions?

    Yes. RNC Valuecon LLP also assists with distressed M&A and special-situation transactions involving the acquisition of distressed businesses and assets.

    What services are included in sell-side M&A advisory?

    RNC’s sell-side services include preparation of information memorandums and marketing documents, identification and approach of potential partners, valuation advisory, due diligence and negotiation assistance, and transaction closure support.

    What services are included in buy-side M&A advisory?

    RNC’s buy-side services include target identification, assistance with legal and statutory matters, valuation advisory, due diligence and negotiation support, and facilitation of transaction closure.

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      Sahil Narula RNC Valuecon LLP

      Reviewed by Sahil Narula

      Sahil Narula is the Managing Partner at RNC Valuecon LLP and a Registered Valuer with IBBI. He brings over a decade of experience in Valuation Services, Corporate Finance, and Advisory, having led numerous complex assignments under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Mergers & Acquisitions, Insurance, and Financial Reporting.

      He is a regular speaker at national forums (ASSOCHAM, CII, ICAI, IBBI, Legal Era) and currently serves as Co-Chairman of ASSOCHAM’s National Council on Insolvency & Valuations and a member of CII’s Task Force on Insolvency & Bankruptcy.

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