Finance

Written by Sapient Services Pvt. Ltd.  |  Reviewed by Devendra Kumar Malhotra, Registered Valuer  |  Last updated: 14 October 2026 Quick answer. Asset valuation is the process of estimating what an asset is worth on a specific date, for a stated purpose, using a recognised method. Valuers work with three…

Every merger or acquisition starts with a structure, and the structure quietly settles most of what follows. It decides who has to approve the deal, which liabilities the buyer inherits, how the transaction is taxed and how long closing takes. Settle it before you settle price. A number agreed before…

Reviewed by Devendra Kumar Malhotra, Registered Valuer (Plant and Machinery), IBBI/RV/05/2018/10424 | Sapient Services Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi | Last updated: October 2026 Quick answer: Financial due diligence is an independent check of a target company’s earnings, cash flow, debt, tax position and records before you invest. The ten-point checklist…