M&A are among the most powerful and versatile growth tools employed by companies of all sizes and in all industries. This Book "Doctrine of Mergers & Acquisitions" is a modest attempt to cover all important issues regarding M&A. This book is a basic guide material for the students, scholars and practitioners in the field of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). The whole study is divided into five chapters. It discusses global M&A trends and focuses on the emergence of M&A wave in India. The theoretical and regulatory aspects related to M&A are amply illustrated with the help of cases.