India, Feb. 15 -- Over the last 25 years, global markets have witnessed some of the most dramatic corporate battles ever seen, where companies tried to take control of rivals that did not want to be acquired. These deals often involved massive sums of money, intense legal fights, and strong resistance from management, grabbing the attention of investors and regulators alike. But how do such high-stakes takeovers actually play out, and which of these battles turned into the biggest hostile takeovers the corporate world has ever seen?

What Is a Hostile Takeover? A hostile takeover happens when a company or investor takes control of another company without the support of its existing management. To do this, the acquirer must buy more than h...