Summary: India’s consolidation of 29 central labour laws into four Labour Codes marks a landmark transformation of the country’s regulatory landscape, with far-reaching implications for M&A transactions. The introduction of Labour Codes is not just a compliance issue, but one that actively impacts deal making. While the Labour Codes promise a more streamlined compliance framework in the long term, the current transitional phase — where central rules remain unfinalised and most states are yet to implement the Labour Codes — introduces significant near-term complexity for dealmakers. In this blog, we aim to highlight some of these considerations, including on valuation impact, penalty enhancements and heightened due diligence requirements. This blog also serves as a summary of ongoing considerations for transactions in light of the new Labour Codes.