Paradeep Phosphates Limited (Ppl)
Case brief
What is this about?
The Competition Commission of India considered a notice under Section 6(2) regarding the acquisition of fertilizer business assets by Paradeep Phosphates Limited from Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited. After examining market overlaps and vertical concerns, the Commission found no appreciable adverse effect on competition and approved the combination under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act.
What did the court decide?
The Commission approved the Proposed Combination under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
What the court decided
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COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA (Combination Registration No. C-2021/05/840)
24th June 2021
Notice under Section 6 (2) of the Competition Act, 2002 given by Paradeep Phosphates Limited
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 21st May 2021, the Competition Commission of India ( Commission ) received a notice ( Notice ) under Section 6(2) of the Competition Act, 2002 ( Act ), given by Paradeep Phosphates Limited ( PPL/ Acquirer ). The Notice was given pursuant to the execution of the Business Transfer Agreement ( BTA ) between Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited (ZACL / Seller ) and PPL on 1st March 2021. Acquirer also made voluntary submission on 10th June 2021 to furnish certain information(s)/clarification(s).
- The proposed combination envisages acquisition by PPL, of a plant belonging to Seller, located at Zuarinagar, Goa ( Goa Plant )1 , along with its business of development and the manufacture of urea and non-urea fertilizer products presently which is being carried out at the Goa Plant ( Target Business ) on a going concern basis ( Proposed Combination ).
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the proposed acquisition by Paradeep Phosphates Limited of fertilizer assets from Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited is likely to cause an appreciable adverse effect on competition.
Whether the Proposed Combination warrants approval under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002 given the market share data.
Coram
Ashok Kumar Gupta
Sangeeta Verma
Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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