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CCI approves Dalmia Bharat’s bid for Jaiprakash Associates

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for Dalmia Bharat’s acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), which is undergoing the insolvency resolution process. As stipulated by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), approval from the competition authority is essential for submitting a resolution plan to participate in the bidding process. Other interested candidates in acquiring the financially troubled JAL, which spans various sectors including cement, real estate, hospitality, and fertilizer, include Adani Enterprises, Vedanta Group, Jindal Power, and PNC Infratech, all of whom have sought CCI approval for their respective plans.…

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Adani Group seeks approval to acquire Jaiprakash Associates

NEW DELHI: The Adani Group, led by billionaire Gautam Adani, has requested the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for approval to acquire Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL). This move follows an unconditional bid made by the Adani Group for the financially troubled JAL, currently undergoing a corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP). The notice submitted to the CCI states, “The proposed acquisition pertains to owning up to 100% of the shareholding in Jaiprakash Associates Ltd by Adani Enterprises Ltd and Adani Infrastructure and Developers Pvt Ltd or any related entity within the Adani Group.” Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) is the leading company…