Coalition-ary alignments vis-à-vis M&As

Coalition-ary alignments vis-à-vis M&As​

By: Amit Bhushan Date: 4th Feb. 2019

The political competition amongst key challengers is growing to ‘prove’ that their respective Parties/Coalition is closer to the ‘Game’ line of thinking, which aligns with present-day voters’ thought-process. This is even when there is silence amongst political parties and Netas on the crucial point of handling of bank defaulters. It is here that the Netas and parties are earnestly visualizing merits of the defaulters who are part of their ‘core group of supporters’, while the trash claims from other defaulters. This is while the media would continue to ‘discuss’ - caste, mandir, cow, corruption scandals, bureaucratic sabotage, or even ‘under-mining of constitution’, ‘lack of freedom of expression’ etc. etc. (the author is only capturing the intent of the printed word, rather than mocking at them). The point is that ‘the more news media wants to blank out these defaulters and keep them in shadows, the murkier becomes the politics’. And ‘yeh public sab jaanti hai and getting to know this even better and better’. In fact some of the more saner and seasoned political observer & voice and one of the champion voices on corruption during the last general elections, is already sitting on Hunger Strike in his village, but nearly all political forces seem to be ignoring the gentleman. The ‘event’ took place in the village rather than in the Capital in itself shows how political Netas are busy battling out for themselves, rather than sparing a thought about the consequences of it all. Even the commercial news media seems to be much more glued at the political circus, rather than making more holistic observation of the situation for which coverage of some of the sane voices is a definite must.

Nevertheless, political Netas and parties seem to be aligning in their chosen boot-camps to prepare of elections and so are the bank defaulters. The Netas, while making political proclamations around ‘integrity and honesty’, do not really want to clamp-down on excesses by their supporters (read- financial defaulters and sundry others) while want to pursue ‘action’ on the other side as a ‘policy driven measure’. Earlier, some of the defaulters preferred smaller parties and Netas as it gave more elbow-room for bargaining with the Netas in power, however now it is increasingly turning out to be pre-electoral alignments. Those defaulters who felt more comfortable negotiating with coalition in post electoral scenario, are now uncomfortable in new scenario where ‘deals’ may have been pre-struck and therefore much lower leeway for the Netas to carve out new ‘policy/ies’. So much so that the smaller parties and Netas who shunned the bigger parties earlier, are now comfortable issuing proclamations around leadership of the post electoral alliance already. Thus stage is set for ‘economic policy’ debates and haggling with supporters of the major parties and coalitions, although the commercial news media would want this to be avoided so that an elbow room for ‘negotiations’ remains open. The commercial news media would almost always want the debate around which coalition’s defaulters are politically more acceptable rather than a policy debates around economic sectors and defaults thereunder. Nevertheless consolidation of Netas in form of coalition is likely to turn to full-fledged M&As sooner than later. Let the ‘Game’ evolve….

 

[Swaswati Borpuzari]

In the dynamic landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), coalition-ary alignments play a crucial role in shaping strategic outcomes and influencing the success of these transactions. These alliances, often formed between companies, investors, or even governments, are designed to enhance the competitive position of the entities involved by pooling resources, expertise, and market access. For instance, in the tech industry, where M&As are particularly prevalent, companies may form coalitions to counterbalance the influence of dominant players, thereby ensuring a more balanced market environment. Such coalitions can also facilitate smoother integration processes by sharing best practices and risk mitigation strategies. However, these alignments can be complex and require careful management to align the interests of all parties. The regulatory environment is another critical factor, as antitrust laws and international trade policies can significantly impact the formation and effectiveness of these coalitions. In some cases, government support or intervention can either bolster or hinder the formation of such alliances, depending on national economic and political priorities. Therefore, understanding the nuances of coalition-ary alignments is essential for any entity considering a significant M&A transaction, as it can influence not only the deal's feasibility but also its long-term success and sustainability.

 

[Dhruv Bindhani]

Coalition-ary alignments vis-à-vis M&As​

By: Amit Bhushan Date: 4th Feb. 2019

The political competition amongst key challengers is growing to ‘prove’ that their respective Parties/Coalition is closer to the ‘Game’ line of thinking, which aligns with present-day voters’ thought-process. This is even when there is silence amongst political parties and Netas on the crucial point of handling of bank defaulters. It is here that the Netas and parties are earnestly visualizing merits of the defaulters who are part of their ‘core group of supporters’, while the trash claims from other defaulters. This is while the media would continue to ‘discuss’ - caste, mandir, cow, corruption scandals, bureaucratic sabotage, or even ‘under-mining of constitution’, ‘lack of freedom of expression’ etc. etc. (the author is only capturing the intent of the printed word, rather than mocking at them). The point is that ‘the more news media wants to blank out these defaulters and keep them in shadows, the murkier becomes the politics’. And ‘yeh public sab jaanti hai and getting to know this even better and better’. In fact some of the more saner and seasoned political observer & voice and one of the champion voices on corruption during the last general elections, is already sitting on Hunger Strike in his village, but nearly all political forces seem to be ignoring the gentleman. The ‘event’ took place in the village rather than in the Capital in itself shows how political Netas are busy battling out for themselves, rather than sparing a thought about the consequences of it all. Even the commercial news media seems to be much more glued at the political circus, rather than making more holistic observation of the situation for which coverage of some of the sane voices is a definite must.

Nevertheless, political Netas and parties seem to be aligning in their chosen boot-camps to prepare of elections and so are the bank defaulters. The Netas, while making political proclamations around ‘integrity and honesty’, do not really want to clamp-down on excesses by their supporters (read- financial defaulters and sundry others) while want to pursue ‘action’ on the other side as a ‘policy driven measure’. Earlier, some of the defaulters preferred smaller parties and Netas as it gave more elbow-room for bargaining with the Netas in power, however now it is increasingly turning out to be pre-electoral alignments. Those defaulters who felt more comfortable negotiating with coalition in post electoral scenario, are now uncomfortable in new scenario where ‘deals’ may have been pre-struck and therefore much lower leeway for the Netas to carve out new ‘policy/ies’. So much so that the smaller parties and Netas who shunned the bigger parties earlier, are now comfortable issuing proclamations around leadership of the post electoral alliance already. Thus stage is set for ‘economic policy’ debates and haggling with supporters of the major parties and coalitions, although the commercial news media would want this to be avoided so that an elbow room for ‘negotiations’ remains open. The commercial news media would almost always want the debate around which coalition’s defaulters are politically more acceptable rather than a policy debates around economic sectors and defaults thereunder. Nevertheless consolidation of Netas in form of coalition is likely to turn to full-fledged M&As sooner than later. Let the ‘Game’ evolve….

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