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Family offices today are operating in an environment defined by volatility, fragmentation, and long-term responsibility.

The VCCircle Family Office Summit 2026 convenes 400+ family office principals, CIOs, next-gen leaders, and ecosystem decision-makers for two days of focused dialogue on how India’s largest pools of private capital are adapting across public and private markets, governance structures, succession planning, and long-term portfolio resilience.

Across two closed-door days, the agenda focuses on:
• Portfolio resilience and downside protection
• Private market and alternative allocations
• Governance, succession, and legacy planning
• Practical frameworks used by India’s $100B+ family capital pool

📍 Taj Lands End, Mumbai
📅 23–24 July 2026

Designed for decision-makers shaping multi-generational capital.

🔗 Register here: https://t.co/qGGfrpP4Dy

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🚀 @transcorpint International reported its highest-ever Q4 & FY26 earnings, declared a 30% dividend, and received access to @RBI 's centralized payment systems with NEFT & RTGS capabilities. That’s not just a financial milestone — it’s a strategic infrastructure upgrade.

💰 For a company operating in the forex and payments ecosystem, direct access to RBI-backed systems can improve transaction turnaround, scalability, and customer trust at a meaningful level. A rare combination to see together: ✅ Record earnings ✅ Shareholder returns ✅ Regulatory integration ✅ Payments infrastructure expansion Interesting to watch how this impacts Transcorp’s next growth phase in India’s evolving fintech ecosystem.

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Session 4: Exit Taxation & Secondary Liquidity Strategies

Bringing Tax Impact in Private Equity and M&A Transactions Masterclass to a close, Ipsita Agarwalla, Leader – International Tax Practice and Funds Formation Practice, Nishith Desai Associates, walks through the critical tax and regulatory considerations at exit — covering why exit planning is critical given the evolving regulatory and tax landscape, IPO mechanics including OFS vs fresh issue, tax considerations for each type of seller — founders, ESOP holders, Indian AIFs and foreign PE investors at exit, and tax planning for ESOP liquidation and founder exits.

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Session 4: Exit Taxation & Secondary Liquidity Strategies

Khyati Dalal, Leader – Private Equity and M&A Practice, Nishith Desai Associates, kicks off the Day 2 final session of VCCircle Tax Impact in Private Equity and M&A Transactions in 2026 Masterclass, walking through India's exit landscape across public market exits, strategic sales, secondary sales and buybacks, and the regulatory and market factors driving IPO momentum into 2026 — followed by a deep dive into pre-IPO tax considerations including cap table structuring, conversion of convertible instruments, reverse flips, promoter structuring and ESOP structuring.

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Session 3: Tax Considerations in M&A Transactions

Day 2 of VCCircle Tax Impact in Private Equity and M&A Transactions in 2026 Masterclass begins with Maharshi Mehta, Associate Partner, Dhruva Advisors India Pvt. Ltd., walking through the tax considerations that deal teams need to navigate in M&A transactions — unpacking tax diligence frameworks in acquisitions, the perennial debate of share purchase vs asset purchase structures, capital gains and withholding tax implications, tax optimisation in strategic acquisitions, and lessons from recent large PE-backed acquisitions in India.

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Session 2: Tax Strategy for PE/VC Fund Structures

Wrapping up Day 1 of VCCircle Tax Impact in Private Equity and M&A Transactions in 2026 Masterclass, Vishal Lohia, Partner, Dhruva Advisors India Pvt. Ltd., walks through the typical AIF structure, regulatory considerations including co-investment vehicles, accredited investor only funds and LVF regulations, key tax considerations for Cat I and II AIFs, feeder funds, and topics including QIB, dissolution, sponsor/manager obligations, Press Note 3, FOCC, trust to company conversions, continuation vehicles, and the April 2026 SEBI amendment on retention of funds beyond the liquidation period.

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Session 1: Tax Structuring in Private Equity Deals: India & Cross-Border

Vinita Krishnan, Executive Director, Khaitan & Co, takes the floor at VCCircle Tax Impact in Private Equity and M&A Transactions in 2026 Masterclass, unpacking the tax and valuation complexities PE deals often overlook — from CCPS securities premium distortions under Rule 11UA inflating the Fair Market Value of ordinary equity, to capital restructuring scenarios involving bonus and rights issues with CCPS investors, and how income tax and valuation considerations intersect in real-world deal structures.

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Session 1: Tax Structuring in Private Equity Deals: India & Cross-Border

Ritu Shaktawat, Partner, Khaitan & Co, at VCCircle Tax Impact in Private Equity and M&A Transactions in 2026 Masterclass covers key structuring considerations for investments into India — tax efficiency on returns and exit, equity vs debt choices, substance requirements and tax credit availability across home jurisdictions, a taxability comparison of dividends and capital gains across US, Singapore, Mauritius and GIFT/IFSC routes, and GAAR/BEPS practical considerations including robust documentation of commercial rationale, substance-focused audit approach, and treaty re-characterisation risks for debt instruments and restructuring schemes.

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Tax is not just a compliance layer — it directly shapes how deals are structured, negotiated, and executed. Build a sharper understanding of how tax influences private equity and M&A transactions, from entry to exit.

Join the VCCircle Tax Impact in Private Equity & M&A Transactions training and gain practical insights that go beyond theory.

Registrations close today.

📅 23 to 24 April 2026 | Digital Training
Book your seat: https://t.co/s0hZwctp9U

#TaxStrategy #PrivateEquity #MergersAcquisitions #DealStructuring #FinanceProfessionals

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As deal structures grow more sophisticated and regulatory frameworks evolve, the margin between a transaction that delivers and one that doesn't often comes down to decisions most professionals don't catch in time. VCCircle Tax Impact in Private Equity and M&A Transactions training brings together India's top tax practitioners to unpack the structures, strategies, and decisions shaping private equity and M&A transactions today.

Hear from a distinguished lineup of practitioners at the forefront of India's most consequential private market transactions— Ritu Shaktawat, Partner, Khaitan & Co, Vinita Krishnan, Executive Director, Khaitan & Co, Vishal Lohia, Partner, Dhruva Advisors India Pvt. Ltd., Maharshi Mehta, Associate Partner, Dhruva Advisors India Pvt. Ltd., Ipsita Agarwalla, Leader – International Tax Practice and Funds Formation Practice, Nishith Desai Associates, and Khyati Dalal, Leader – Private Equity and M&A Practice, Nishith Desai Associates, as they unpack the tax strategies defining private equity and M&A transactions in India today.

Registrations close tomorrow.

📅 23 to 24 April 2026 | Digital Training
Book your seat: https://t.co/s0hZwctp9U

#TaxStrategy #PrivateEquity #MergersAcquisitions #DealStructuring #FinanceProfessionals

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Turn complex tax considerations into sharper deal outcomes.

Don’t miss your chance to understand how tax shapes private equity and M&A transactions through expert-led sessions and real-world case discussions. Join the VCCircle Tax Impact in Private Equity and M&A Transactions training to gain practical insights for today’s deal environment.

⏳Secure your spot now. Only 3 days left

📅 23 to 24 April 2026 | Digital Training
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Tax is not a function. It’s a strategic layer in every deal.

Across entry, holding, and exit, tax decisions shape both risk and return. VCCircle Tax Impact in Private Equity and M&A Transactions training offers a structured perspective on how experienced professionals approach deal-making—balancing efficiency, compliance, and long-term value creation in complex transactions.

📅 23–24 April, 2026 | Digital Training
Book your seat: https://t.co/s0hZwctp9U

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#SpeakerSpotlight #VCCTraining

Maharshi Mehta, Associate Partner at Dhruva Advisors India Pvt. Ltd., is a Chartered Accountant with over 18 years of post-qualification experience in M&A tax and regulatory advisory. He has worked extensively on domestic and cross-border transactions, including due diligence, investment structuring, corporate reorganisations, and fund set-ups.

Prior to Dhruva Advisors, he held leadership roles at PwC and KPMG, advising clients on complex deal structures and transaction strategies.

Join him at the VCCircle Tax Impact in Private Equity and M&A Transactions training to gain practical insights on navigating tax considerations in today’s deal environment.

📅 23 to 24 April 2026 | Digital Training
Book your seat: https://t.co/s0hZwctp9U

#TaxStrategy #PrivateEquity #MergersAcquisitions #DealStructuring #FinanceProfessionals

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Vishal Lohia, Partner at Dhruva Advisors India Pvt. Ltd., brings over 13 years of experience in tax and regulatory matters, advising across deal structuring, group reorganisations, and investment frameworks.

Khyati Dalal, Leader – Private Equity and M&A Practice at Nishith Desai Associates, works on private equity and M&A transactions, focusing on cross-border deal-making and strategic tax considerations.

Ipsita Agarwalla, Leader – International Tax Practice and Funds Formation Practice at Nishith Desai Associates, brings expertise in fund structuring, tax strategy, and investment frameworks across private equity.

Join them at the VCCircle Tax Impact in Private Equity and M&A Transactions training to gain practical insights into how tax influences real deal decisions.

📅 23 to 24 April 2026 | Digital Training
Book your seat: https://t.co/s0hZwctp9U

#TaxStrategy #PrivateEquity #FundStructuring #DealMaking #VCCTraining

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Vinita Krishnan, Executive Director at Khaitan & Co, brings deep experience in cross-border tax advisory, working on complex multi-jurisdictional transactions and structuring strategies.

Ritu Shaktawat, Partner at Khaitan & Co, focuses on transaction tax and deal structuring, advising investors and corporates on cross-border investments and regulatory positioning across PE and M&A deals.

Join them at the VCCircle Tax Impact in Private Equity and M&A Transactions training, where they will break down how tax influences real decisions across structuring, risk, and exit — not just compliance.

📅23-24 April 2026 | Digital Traininq
Book your seat: https://t.co/s0hZwctp9U

#TaxStrategy #PrivateEquity #MergersAndAcquisitions #DealMaking #FinanceProfessionals

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#SpeakerSpotlight #VCCTraining

Ipsita Agarwalla, Leader – International Tax Practice and Funds Formation Practice at Nishith Desai Associates, works at the intersection of tax strategy, fund structuring, and investment frameworks.

Based in New Delhi, she is part of the firm’s research and strategy-driven practice, advising on tax and fund-formation aspects across private equity and investment structures.

Join her at the VCCircle Tax Impact in Private Equity and M&A Transactions training, where she will share insights on fund structuring, tax implications, and their role in shaping investment decisions.

📅 23 to 24 April 2026 | Digital Training
Book your seat: https://t.co/QhB4zqHMGF⁠

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#SpeakerSpotlight #VCCTraining

Vishal Lohia, Partner at Dhruva Advisors India Pvt. Ltd., brings over 13 years of experience in tax and regulatory matters. He advises across banking, financial services, and private equity sectors, with a focus on tax-efficient structures, group reorganisations, and regulatory frameworks.

He has experience advising on holding structures, succession planning, trust-based arrangements, group restructurings, and regulatory matters across RBI, SEBI, and IFSCA.

Join him at the VCCircle Tax Impact in Private Equity and M&A Transactions training to gain practical insights on navigating tax considerations in today’s deal environment.

📅 23 to 24 April 2026 | Digital Training
Book your seat: https://t.co/s0hZwctp9U

#TaxStrategy #PrivateEquity #MergersAcquisitions #DealStructuring #FinanceProfessionals

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What looks like a strong deal can perform very differently after tax.

In complex transactions, tax is rarely visible, but always decisive.

Understand how professionals evaluate investments, navigate cross-border complexities, and approach deal-making with a tax-informed lens.

📅 23–24 April
🎥 Digital Training

Start building tax-efficient investment strategies today.

Book a seat: https://t.co/QhB4zqHMGF

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