Purpose: Non-performing assets (NPAs) have been a cause of concern for the banking sector across the world and have invited a lot research interest, especially for emerging economies. In India, the NPAs grew many folds and reached alarming levels in 2013. The available mechanisms, such as...

Background/Objectives: This paper examines three years post initial public offering (IPO) corporate strategies of Indian firms to understand whether firm characteristics impact post IPO growth strategies of firms. Method/Analysis: A sample of firms that completed Initial Public offerings during...

The African economy provides an investment opportunity for International players both in terms of procuring natural resources and opening up a potential one billion consumer market. Along with the vast investment potential, on the downside firms face challenges that come from investing into...

This study investigates large cross border deals above USD 1 billion during the 2000 to 2011 time frame to explore whether deal values, valuation multiples and payment modes differ for acquisitions by emerging market firms when compared with acquisitions by developed market acquirers; and for...

We examine the domestic and cross-border acquisition decision of Indian firms in the nine-year period from 2002 to 2010, a period following liberalization in the economy. Acquisition activity both domestic and cross-border has increased over the period. We find that larger, younger firms, firms...

Over the years, several studies have been done by researchers and practitioners to understand the significance of adopting Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) strategy by organizations. The motivation has been to understand whether the perceived benefits from this strategy have accrued or not. They...