• Siddharth Jethva
• Tejal Shah
• Gaurav Kanojiya
• Arpan Rabari

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become increasingly common in the banking sector over the past few decades. This study aims to investigate the trends, motives, and outcomes of M&A activities in the bank of Baroda, with a focus on the impact of M&A on the financial performance of the merged entities. The findings of this study indicate that M&A activities in the banking sector are driven by several motives, including achieving economies of scale, diversification, expansion into new markets, and consolidation. The study also found that the impact of M&A on the financial performance of the merged entities varies based on several factors, such as the size of the merging entities, the mode of financing, the level of regulatory scrutiny, and the cultural compatibility between the merged entities. Overall, the study concludes that M&A activities in the banking sector can create significant value for shareholders, but they also pose several challenges. Successful M&A activities require careful planning, effective integration, and proper risk management to achieve their intended objectives. The study recommends that banks considering M&A activities should carefully evaluate the potential benefits and risks, seek regulatory approvals, and ensure effective post-merger integration to maximize the benefits of M&A.

Mergers, Acquisitions, Amalgamation, Bank of Baroda, Vijaya Bank, Dena Bank.

"Merger and Acquisition in the Banking Sector: A Study On Merger And Acquisition By Bank Of Baroda ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 2, page no.d403-d412, February-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2302348.pdf

"Merger and Acquisition in the Banking Sector: A Study On Merger And Acquisition By Bank Of Baroda ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 2, page no. ppd403-d412, February-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2302348.pdf