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In a year that saw initial public offerings (IPOs) eclipse other investment banking activity, cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions gained traction and are expected to continue through next year, industry executives said. This was driven by India's resilience to global challenges and elevated investor interest aided by lower volatility and superior returns relative to other emerging market regions.

This year has seen about 99 inbound transactions wo...