Question 1

How do I sell my business confidentially in India?

Accepted Answer

Submit your mandate at charantra.ai/m-and-a. Charantra qualifies your deal, prepares institutional-grade teasers and CIM materials, and reaches thesis-matched buyers under NDA before any sensitive data is shared. The full sell-side process runs from qualification through diligence to close.

Question 2

What size deals does Charantra handle for M&A in India?

Accepted Answer

Charantra focuses on Indian SMB transactions in the USD 1M-25M range - sell-side exits and buy-side acquisitions across manufacturing, technology, healthcare, consumer, and services. This is the segment most traditional banks overlook.

Question 3

How long does a sell-side M&A process take?

Accepted Answer

Most sell-side mandates run 3-9 months depending on readiness, sector, and buyer appetite. Charantra resolves qualification and documentation gaps before outreach so timelines stay toward the lower end of that range.

Question 4

Does Charantra help with buy-side acquisitions in India?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Charantra runs buy-side M&A for strategic acquirers, PE funds, family offices, and business groups - target sourcing, outreach, NDA-gated diligence, and transaction execution through close.

Question 5

What documents do I need before selling my business?

Accepted Answer

At minimum: 3 years of financials, cap table, customer concentration summary, and a clear narrative on why a buyer would pay a premium. Charantra builds CIM-level materials and identifies gaps during qualification so you are buyer-ready before outreach begins.

Question 6

How are M&A fees structured for SMBs?

Accepted Answer

Charantra uses outcome-aligned economics - primarily success fees tied to close, not large upfront retainers. A small engagement fee may apply at mandate intake. Terms are confirmed after initial qualification.

Question 7

Can I sell a manufacturing plant or FMCG business in India through Charantra?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Charantra executes sell-side M&A for Indian SMBs in manufacturing, FMCG, dairy, consumer, healthcare, and technology, typically in the USD 1M-25M range. Capacity-ready plants and branded consumer platforms are in scope for a 100% sale or a dual-path process. Start at charantra.ai/m-and-a. Live confidential opportunities are listed at charantra.ai/mandates.

Question 8

Does Charantra run dual-path mandates that include both a sale and a capital raise?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Some promoters want growth equity to scale and remain open to a 100% strategic sale. Charantra qualifies once and runs Path A as a capital raise and Path B as sell-side M&A under the same NDA process. Founders start at charantra.ai/m-and-a or charantra.ai/capital-raise. Authorised recipients can review live dual-path briefs at charantra.ai/mandates.

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