BANKING & FINANCE
CCI Approves Kotak Mahindra Bank’s Buy Of Deutsche Bank’s R&W Bizz
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd’s proposed acquisition of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s retail banking, private banking and wealth management business in India. The transaction involves the acquisition of the identified business, operated through Deutsche Bank’s branches in India, as a going concern on a slump sale basis. Deal includes […]
CW Bureau
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Nov 4, 2026
GENERAL
CCI Approves Vega SAS’ Acquisition Of 16% Stake In Vodafone Group
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of a 16.2% stake in Vodafone Group plc by Vega SAS, a French holding company. Vega SAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Maya SAS. The proposed transaction involves the acquisition of 16.2% of Vodafone Group’s issued share capital. Acquirer has telecommunications interests Vega […]
CW Bureau
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Oct 31, 2026
GENERAL
Adani Energy Solutions IntelliSmart Infra Acquisition Receives CCI Nod
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 100% of the equity share capital of IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd by Adani Energy Solutions Ltd, an Adani Group company engaged in electricity transmission, distribution and advanced metering infrastructure. The acquisition will be made from the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Energy […]
CW Bureau
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Oct 31, 2026
GENERAL
Sapphire Foods Merger With Devyani International Gets CCI Approval
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed merger of Sapphire Foods India Ltd with and into Devyani International Ltd, along with certain related transactions. The combination brings together two major operators of quick-service restaurant brands in India, both of which operate franchise outlets of KFC and Pizza Hut. Devyani operates multiple international […]
CW Bureau
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Oct 31, 2026
GENERAL
CCI Okays Aditya Birla Renewables’ Acquisition Of Solenergi Power
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of Solenergi Power Pvt Ltd by Aditya Birla Renewables Ltd, a renewable energy company engaged in solar and wind power generation. The acquisition will be made from Shell Overseas Investment B.V., the seller, and involves the transfer of […]
CW Bureau
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Oct 31, 2026
GENERAL
Fortis Healthcare Says Apex Court Allows Forensic Audit To Proceed
Fortis Healthcare Ltd, a healthcare provider operating a network of hospitals and healthcare facilities in India, said the Supreme Court has disposed of its Special Leave Petition challenging the Delhi High Court’s August 31, 2026 order in the matter of Daiichi Sankyo Company Ltd vs. Malvinder Mohan Singh and others. The SLP had challenged, among […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 27, 2026
HOSPITALITY
IHH Healthcare To Raise Fortis Stake To 51%, Target 10,000 Beds By 2031
IHH Healthcare, a leading multinational healthcare provider and one of the largest foreign direct investors in India’s hospital sector, has reiterated its commitment to expanding its presence in the country. The company plans to increase its stake in Fortis Healthcare to 51% over the next three to five years, further integrate its Fortis and Gleneagles […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 25, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Apollo Micro Systems Receives CCI Clearance For Premier Explosives Buy
Apollo Micro Systems Ltd (AMS), an Indian defence electronics and systems company, said the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has held that its acquisition of Premier Explosives Ltd does not constitute a combination under the Competition Act, 2002. The CCI has therefore concluded that the transaction does not require its approval. AMS had voluntarily filed […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 24, 2026
ECONOMY
Cotton Gets Policy Makeover As India Eyes Higher Output, Farmer Incomes
India’s cotton sector, which supports the livelihoods of nearly 6 million farmers and provides employment to 40-50 million people, is undergoing a significant transformation through a series of government initiatives aimed at improving productivity, strengthening farmer incomes and enhancing the country’s competitiveness in the global textile value chain. The Centre has rolled out a multi-pronged […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 20, 2026
