Adani Group’s Bid for Troubled Jaiprakash Associates Approved
NEW DELHI: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has in principle approved Adani Group’s acquisition of the financially troubled Jaiprakash Associates, contingent on a successful bid in the ongoing insolvency proceedings. The proposed transaction involves Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) and Adani Infrastructure and Developers Pvt Ltd (AIDPL) seeking to acquire up to 100% of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), as outlined in a statement from the regulator on Tuesday. The CCI noted that an approval is essential for the concerned entity to submit a resolution plan following a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The approval…