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Equity lock-ins and various

How restrictions on share transfers hinder M&A in Indian infrastructure projects

Second Opinion
Apr 11, 2022
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Equity lock-ins

Most infrastructure projects in India have restrictions on share transfers for certain periods after the project achieves commercial operations. There is no valid justification for these and they are an impediment to M&A activity. Removing them would allow these projects to be transferred to more stable investors with patient capital and would enable risk capital to be recycled. This would also enhance the long-term prospects of these projects.

Read the full article here.

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