The Ministry of Corporate Affairs proposes amendments to fast-track merger rules, expanding eligibility under Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013. These changes aim to simplify restructuring for unlisted companies with reasonable debt, subsidiaries, and cross-border mergers. The move is expected to enhance ease of doing business and facilitate quicker M&A execution.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has proposed Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2025, in line with the announcement made under the Budget 2025-26 to expand the scope of fast-track mergers under Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013.
