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Affiliation And Firm Performance: Evidence From Indian Business Groups

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Using data on a sample of Indian firms from 1996 to 2006, we examine the effect of group affiliation on firm performance. After controlling for the differences in firm size, growth opportunities and leverage, the findings indicate that group affiliation exerts a salutary impact on firm performance, measured in terms of adjusted Q or return on assets. Moreover, the evidence indicates that tunnelling is not an important factor driving the valuation and profitability effect of group affiliation.

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  • Saibal Ghosh, 2010. "Affiliation And Firm Performance: Evidence From Indian Business Groups," Manchester School, University of Manchester, vol. 78(3), pages 183-200, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:manchs:v:78:y:2010:i:3:p:183-200
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9957.2009.02142.x
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    • G32 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Financing Policy; Financial Risk and Risk Management; Capital and Ownership Structure; Value of Firms; Goodwill

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