58 Globalization, deregulation and technological improvements have resulted in increase in M&A across the globe. There is enormous literature existing in the advanced economies. However, very little information is available regarding M&A in India. Various sectors have witnessed differential involvement in M&A activity indicating higher participation by some. Particularly, certain sectors such as financial services and pharmaceuticals demonstrate higher M&A activity. To emphasise differential importance of sectors in M&A activity, it is necessary to conduct a sector-wise analysis. Accordingly, this study attempts to investigate the differential representation of various sectors in M&A. Further, it explores the role played by India in the rising global M&A activity. In light of this, it specifies the factors driving consolidation in the financial sector globally. https://ijbed.org/details&cid=58 https://ijbed.org/cdn/article_file/i-5_c-58.pdf Volume 02 Issue 2 5 2014-07-01 2014-09-09 no M&A Sectors Financial Sector Trends none 5041 5 0 Priya Bhalla Moti Lal Nehru College (E), University of Delhi