Background
Indian telecommunication industry has seen many swings in the recent past. It has remained stagnant under the government monopoly for many decades. Indian telecommunication industry has become a classical example of combination of government policies, innovation and new technology. There have been many events of mergers and acquisitions in Indian telecommunication industry in the last decade. Foreign investors and major players of telecom sector see India as one of the fastest growing telecom industry of the world. Over the last decade, many reforms have been introduced by the government, which have changed the scenario of telecom industry of India.
In telecom sector, mergers and acquisition has been increasing to a great extent. Mergers and acquisitions in telecommunication industry can be driven by the development of new technology. The deregulation of telecom industry tempts the firms to offer bundle of new products and services to customers. Ongoing convergence of cable and telecom industries also tempts telecom firms to innovate products and services (Sanjoy Banka, 2006). In this way, the acquisition of products and services has become a profitable progress for telecom firms.
In the world, telecommunication industry is the most developing and profitable industries of the world. Telecom sector has been considered as the most indispensible industries of the world in service sector. Different forms of communication media such as mobile phones, land line phones and internet broadband services are dealt in the telecommunication industry (Sanjoy Banka, 2006). In the recent past, swing of mergers and acquisition has been observed in the telecom sector of the world.
Because of its immense importance, the proposed research is going to explore mergers and acquisitions in the telecom sector of India.
1.2 Aims and Objectives
The aim of the proposed research is:
To explore the impact of mergers and acquisitions on the performance of telecom firms in India
The objectives of the proposed research are as follows:
• To analyze the factors that lead to mergers and acquisitions in the telecom industry of India
• To study the nature of mergers and acquisitions in the telecom industry of India
• To determine the impact of mergers and acquisitions on the performance of telecom companies
• To analyze the difficulties faced by the telecom companies while pursuing mergers and acquisitions
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Chapter One.
- Introduction
- Background.
- Aims and Objectives
- Rationale of Study.
- Chapter Two
- Literature Review.
- Preliminary Literature Findings...
- Bharti- Zain Merger.
- Vodafone Hutch Merger.
- Telenor -Unitech Merger
- Chapter Three
- Methodology..
- Conclusion...
- References.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research proposal aims to explore the impact of mergers and acquisitions on the performance of telecommunication firms in India. It aims to analyze the driving forces behind such activities, examine their nature within the Indian telecommunications industry, and determine their impact on the performance of telecommunication companies. The study will also analyze the difficulties faced by companies during mergers and acquisitions.
- Impact of mergers and acquisitions on the performance of telecom firms in India
- Factors influencing mergers and acquisitions in the Indian telecom industry
- Nature of mergers and acquisitions in the Indian telecom industry
- Difficulties faced by telecom companies during mergers and acquisitions
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter One provides an introduction to the research proposal, highlighting the background of the Indian telecommunication industry and its recent trends. The chapter outlines the aims and objectives of the study, focusing on the impact of mergers and acquisitions on the performance of telecommunication companies. The rationale for the study emphasizes the significance of understanding these activities within the rapidly growing Indian telecom sector.
Chapter Two delves into the literature review, examining previous research and findings related to mergers and acquisitions. The chapter discusses the different types of mergers and acquisitions, their strategic and non-strategic aims, and their relevance in the telecommunications industry. It provides specific examples of mergers and acquisitions in the Indian telecom sector, such as the Bharti- Zain Merger, Vodafone Hutch Merger, and Telenor -Unitech Merger.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The research focuses on the impact of mergers and acquisitions on the Indian telecommunications industry. Key terms include mergers and acquisitions, telecommunication industry, performance of telecom firms, factors influencing mergers and acquisitions, nature of mergers and acquisitions, and challenges faced during these activities.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Alex Cole (Autor:in), 2011, Research Proposal, Mergers and Acquisitions in the telecomunication industry India, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/212293
