Ambuja Cements Limited
Case brief
What is this about?
The Competition Commission approved the proposed combination between Ambuja Cements Limited (Adani Group) acquiring control of Orient Cement Limited (CK Birla Group). The Commission found the relevant product market for grey cement and identified plausible geographic markets including KTK/TN. Despite horizontal overlap and vertical linkages, the combined market share was low, leading to a conclusi
What did the court decide?
The Proposed Combination is approved under Section 31(1) of the Act.
What the court decided
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COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA
Combination Registration No.C-2024/11/1206
4th March 2025
Notice under Section 6(2) of the Competition Act, 2002 given by Ambuja Cements Limited.
CORAM:
Ms. Ravneet Kaur Chairperson
Mr. Anil Agrawal Member
Ms. Sweta Kakkad Member
Mr. Deepak Anurag Member
Order under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002
- On 8th November 2024, the Competition Commission of India ( Commission ) received a notice ( Notice ), under sub-section (2) of Section 6 of the Competition Act, 2002 ( Act ), given by Ambuja Cements Limited (Acquirer) . The Notice was filed pursuant to the execution of: (a) Share Purchase Agreement dated 22nd October 2024 amongst
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the proposed combination between Ambuja Cements Limited and Orient Cement Limited is likely to cause appreciable adverse effect on competition.
How to define the relevant geographic market for grey cement combining the Modified EH Test and catchment area analysis.
Whether the parties' vertical linkages raise concerns of foreclosure in the upstream and downstream markets.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Ambuja Cements Limited
- respondent
Orient Cement Limited
Coram
Ms. Ravneet Kaur
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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