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Blackstone Secures CCI Nod for 80% Stake in Aadhar Housing

NEW DELHI: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposal from Blackstone’s subsidiary to acquire up to 80.15% stake in Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd. Blackstone, through its arm BCP Asia II Holdco VII Pte Ltd, is set to acquire the 80.15% stake in Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd (AHFL). The CCI’s release stated: “The proposed combination involves the acquisition of up to 80.15% shareholding in Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd (target/AHFL) by BCP Asia II Holdco VII Pte. Ltd (acquirer/BCP Asia) via a secondary acquisition and an open offer to the public shareholders of the target.” Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd…

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CCI Dismisses Emaar India’s Marbella Villa Complaint

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content you provided: — NEW DELHI: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a complaint against Emaar India Ltd concerning alleged anti-competitive practices related to its “Marbella” villa project in Gurugram. The CCI stated, “No prima facie case of violation of Sections 3 and 4 of the Act has been established against the opposing parties in this matter.” Sections 3 and 4 pertain to agreements that restrict competition and abuse of a dominant position, respectively. The complaint originated from claims made by an informant who alleged that Emaar India Ltd, its subsidiary…

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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…