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Carving a niche and closing landmark M&A deals
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Abhay Anand Partner at Grant Thornton
EPISODE 6 Sep 09, 2025

Carving a niche and closing landmark M&A deals

Harsh talks with Abhay Anand to explore the high-stakes world of dealmaking and leadership. From finding the right market niche to executing transformative transactions, Abhay reveals what it takes to succeed in M&A.

He goes behind the scenes on major deals, including Tech Mahindra’s acquisition of Zen3 Infosolutions and EXL’s $108m acquisition of Clairvoyant, sharing the strategies that drove their success.

Listen to Abhay’s insights, including:

  • Carving out a niche in competitive markets.
  • Winning mandates through relationships and timing.
  • Leading teams with autonomy and accountability.
  • Raising the bar in investment banking with AI.
  • Why wealth comes last as a measure of success.
Guest
Abhay Anand Partner at Grant Thornton