Psa India Pte Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
The Competition Commission of India, after evaluating a notice from PSA India Pte. Ltd., assesses potential horizontal and vertical overlaps in India's maritime supply chain. Concluding the proposed combination would not cause an appreciable adverse effect on competition, the Commission approved it.
What did the court decide?
The Commission approves the Proposed Combination.
What the court decided
A compact analysis
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26th August 2025
COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA Combination Registration No. C-2025/06/1291
Notice under Section 6(2) of the Competition Act, 2002 given by PSA India Pte. Ltd.
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 13th June 2025, 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 PSA India Pte. Ltd. ( Acquirer ). The Notice was filed pursuant to the execution of the Sale and Purchase Agreement dated 4th June 2025 between the Acquirer and AIN Investment Ltd. ( AIN / Seller ).
- The Proposed Combination envisages the acquisition by the Acquirer of an additional 40% of the share capital of the PSA Bharat Investments Pte. Ltd. ( Target ) on a fully diluted basis from AIN. Pursuant to the Proposed Combination, AIN will completely exit the Target and the Acquirer will become the sole shareholder of the Target [hereinafter, Acquirer and Target are collectively referred to as the ‘ Parties ’].
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the proposed acquisition of 40% share capital constituting a combination requires approval under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Competition Commission of India
Coram
Ravneet Kaur
Anil Agrawal
Sweta Kakkad
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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