Paper Title
Critical Study on Synergies through Mergers & Acquisitions in Indian Petroleum Industry

Abstract
This paper presents a critical study to comprehend the rationale behind the selected M&A deals in the Indian petroleum industry and further understand the motives and driving forces behind these deals. This paper also aims to examine whether the expected synergies in operational and financial management can be achieved. Keywords - Operational Synergy, Financial Synergy, Petroleum Industry