2. Vodafone-Hutchison Essar: $11.1 billion

On February 11, 2007, Vodafone agreed to buy out the controlling interest of 67% held by Li Ka Shing Holdings in Hutch-Essar for $11.1 billion.

This is the second-largest M&A deal ever involving an Indian company.

Vodafone Essar is owned by Vodafone 52%, Essar Group 33% and other Indian nationals 15%.