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Mumbai: In a significant development for the corporate and natural resources sectors, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has formally approved the acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) by Vedanta Limited. This approval, posted on October 14, 2025, marks a critical step forward for the proposed combination, which is taking place as part of JAL’s ongoing restructuring efforts.
The entire transaction is being executed pursuant to a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). This context is key, as the acquisition is a resolution mechanism for the debt-laden Jaiprakash Associates.
The Acquirer: Vedanta Limited
Vedanta Limited is the entity poised to take over JAL. Incorporated in India, Vedanta is a well-known public company, with its shares actively traded on both the BSE Limited (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). It operates as a subsidiary of the global conglomerate Vedanta Resources Limited.
Vedanta’s business footprint is vast and diverse, positioning it as a major player in the global market. It functions as a natural resources, critical minerals, energy, and technology company. Its primary operational areas include, but are not limited to, oil & gas, zinc, lead, silver, copper, iron ore, steel, nickel, aluminium, and power. This portfolio underscores Vedanta’s strategic interest in acquiring assets that may complement or expand its existing resource and industrial base.
The Target: Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL)
Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) is the target company currently undergoing the CIRP. JAL is an established infrastructure and industrial company that has historically been engaged in a wide array of business activities.
Its core businesses include real estate, cement, hospitality, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracting. Furthermore, certain group companies of JAL also have interests in auxiliary sectors such as power, fertilizer, sports, and aviation. The acquisition by Vedanta will bring a significant portion of these diverse assets under the management of a major natural resources corporation.
The CCI’s approval signifies that the combination of these two entities is not likely to have an appreciable adverse effect on competition (AAEC) within the relevant markets in India. This clearance is a prerequisite for any major merger or acquisition and allows the resolution process for Jaiprakash Associates Limited to move closer to finalization under the framework of the IBC.
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