The Competition Commission of India approved the proposed combination involving minority shareholding by Suzuki Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation, finding it unlikely to have an appreciable adverse effect on competition.
Approval of the Proposed Combination under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
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COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA
(Combination Registration No. C-2019/10/692)
26th November, 2019
Notice under Section 6(2) of the Competition Act, 2002 jointly filed by Suzuki Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation
CORAM:
Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta Chairperson Ms. Sangeeta Verma Member
Mr. Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi Member
Order under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002
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Combination Registration No. C-2019/10/692
( Suzuki Gujarat ) and Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited ( Suzuki Motorcycle ). Maruti Suzuki and Suzuki Gujarat are engaged in the manufacturing and sale of automobiles, whereas Suzuki Motorcycle is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of twowheelers.
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Combination Registration No. C-2019/10/692
amongst competitors, with a view pursue permissible competitor collaborations, by itself, does not raise any competition concern. However, the approval granted herein cannot be construed as an immunity, in any manner, against any proceeding under, or the application of, the provisions of the Act including Section 3, in respect of any of the conduct of the Parties.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the proposed minority cross-shareholding by Suzuki Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation without control rights alters the competitive landscape.
Whether the combination is likely to have an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.
4 provisions across 1 enactments
Competition Commission of India
Suzuki Motor Corporation
Toyota Motor Corporation
Ashok Kumar Gupta
Sangeeta Verma
Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi
As recorded by the court registry
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