This document discusses mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. It defines mergers as a combination of two companies on an equal basis to create a stronger competitive advantage. Acquisitions involve one company purchasing another to make it a subsidiary. Joint ventures are short-term partnerships between two companies for a specific project, after which the partnership dissolves. The document provides examples and compares the key differences between mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. It also outlines some of the largest M&A deals in India, such as Tata Steel acquiring Corus for $12.2 billion.