Hinduja Limited
Case brief
What is this about?
The Competition Commission of India approved the proposed combination between Hinduja Global Solutions Limited and M Source (India) Private Limited and Mphasis Limited for their BPM/BPO businesses, finding it unlikely to cause an appreciable adverse effect on competition.
What the court decided
COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA (Combination Registration No.C-2015/07/292)
Fair Competition For Greater Good
29.07.2015
Notice u/s 6(2) of the Competition Act, 2002 given by Hinduja Global Solutions Limited
Order under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002
- On 10th July 2015, the Commission received a notice given by Hinduja Global Solutions Limited (“ Acquirer ”) under sub-section (2) of Section 6 of the Competition Act, 2002 (“ Act ”).
- The notice was given in respect of a proposed combination between the Acquirer and MSource (India) Private Limited (“ Seller 1 ”) and Mphasis Limited (“ Seller 2 ”), as a result of which the Acquirer will acquire both the Sellers’ domestic business process management or outsourcing (“ BPM/BPO ”) business which consists of (i) certain customer contracts (in the telecom and banking, financial & insurance sector); and (ii) related software(s), assets and fixtures (including immoveable lease premises located in various states (the “ Proposed Combination ”). Seller 1 and Seller 2 are hereinafter collectively referred to as “ Sellers ”. The Acquirer and the Sellers are hereinafter collectively referred to as “ Parties ”.
- The Acquirer is a public limited company and is listed on NSE Limited and BSE Limited. It provides a range of BPM/BPO services which cover, inter alia , marketing and digital enablement services and consumer interaction services.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the proposed combination of M Source (India) Pvt Ltd and Mphasis Limited by Hinduja Global Solutions Limited has an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India?
Is the approval of the combination under Section 31(1) justified given the market share and competitive constraints?
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Hinduja Global Solutions Limited
- respondent
MSource (India) Private Limited
- respondent
Mphasis Limited
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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