(i) Peugeot S.A. (Psa) & (ii) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (Fca)
Case brief
What is this about?
The Competition Commission of India approved the proposed combination (merger) between Peugeot S.A. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002, finding no appreciable adverse effect on competition in any relevant market, including passenger vehicles and automotive finance.
What did the court decide?
Approval of the proposed combination between Peugeot S.A. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
What the court decided
COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA
(Combination Registration No. C-2020/04/740)
04.06.2020
Notice u/s 6 (2) of the Competition Act, 2002 jointly filed by Peugeot S.A. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
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
- On 15.04.2020, the Competition Commission of India ( Commission ) received a notice under Section 6(2) of the Competition Act, 2002 ( Act ) jointly filed by Peugeot S.A. ( PSA ) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. ( FCA ) (hereinafter, PSA and FCA are collectively referred to as “ Parties ”).
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the proposed combination between Peugeot S.A. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. is likely to cause appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.
Whether the potential horizontal overlap in the passenger vehicle market raises competition concerns post-merger.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Peugeot S.A.
- applicant
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
Coram
Ashok Kumar Gupta
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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