The Competition Commission of India approved a proposed combination involving a subscription by eBay Singapore in Flipkart and acquisition of eBay India by Flipkart, finding no appreciable adverse effect on competition.
The proposed combination was approved under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
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COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA
(Combination Registration No.C-2017/05/505)
Fair Competition For Greater Good
7th June, 2017
Notice under Section 6 (2) of the Competition Act, 2002 jointly given by eBay Singapore Services Private Limited and Flipkart Limited
Coram:
Devender Kumar Sikri
Chairperson
S.L. Bunker
Member
Sudhir Mital
Member
U. C. Nahta
Member
G.P. Mittal
Member
Legal Representatives of the parties: J. Sagar Associates & Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Order under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002
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Fair Competition For Greater Good
COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA
(Combination Registration No.C-2017/05/505)
about 6.2 per cent shares (on a diluted basis) in Flipkart and eBay India will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flipkart. (“ Proposed Combination ”).
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COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA
Fair Competition For Greater Good
(Combination Registration No.C-2017/05/505)
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the proposed combination between eBay Singapore, eBay India and Flipkart is likely to have an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India?
2 provisions across 1 enactments
eBay Singapore Services Private Limited and Flipkart Limited
Devender Kumar Sikri
S.L. Bunker
Sudhir Mital
U. C. Nahta
G.P. Mittal
As recorded by the court registry
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