Japan Post Co., Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
The Competition Commission of India approved a proposed combination where Japan Post Co., Ltd. acquires a 19.9% equity stake and voting rights in Logisteed Holdings, Ltd. The Commission found that the combination is not likely to cause an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.
What did the court decide?
The Commission approves the Proposed Combination under Section 31(1) of the Act.
What the court decided
COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA
Combination Registration No. C-2025/10/1338
16th December 2025
Notice under Section 6(2) of the Competition Act, 2002 given by Japan Post Co., 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 16th October 2025, the Competition Commission of India ( Commission ) received a notice ( Notice ) under Section 6(2) of the Competition Act, 2002 ( Act ) given by Japan Post Co., Ltd. ( Acquirer ). The Notice is filed pursuant to the execution of Share Transfer Agreement between the Acquirer and HTSK Investment L.P. ( Seller ) dated 6th October 2025, Shareholders Agreement executed between the Acquirer and the Seller dated 6th October 2025, and Capital and Business Alliance Agreement executed amongst the Acquirer, Logisteed Holdings, Ltd. ( Target ), and the Logisteed, Ltd. dated 6th October 2025 [hereinafter, the Acquirer and the Target are collectively referred to as ‘ Parties ’].
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the proposed combination by Japan Post Co., Ltd. in Logisteed Holdings, Ltd. is likely to cause appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.
Whether the combination raises competition concerns in the 3PL or freight forwarding markets in India.
Whether the proposed combination violates the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002.
Parties & counsel
- respondent
Competition Commission of India
- petitioner
Japan Post Co., Ltd.
- respondent
HTSK Investment L.P.
- respondent
Logisteed Holdings, Ltd.
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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