CCI approves Adani Power bid to acquire 49% of total equity share capital of Odisha Power

New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Thursday approvee the proposed acquisition of 49 percent of the total equity share capital of Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited (OPGC) by Adani Power Limited (APL).

The proposed transaction relates to the acquisition of 49% of the total equity share capital of OPGC by APL (Proposed Combination).

Adani Power Limited is a public listed company and its shares are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. It is a part of the Adani Group, which is inter-alia engaged in the business operations of generation, transmission and distribution of power in India. APL is primarily engaged in the business of power generation.

OPGC, incorporated in Odisha, is a joint venture between Government of Odisha, AES India Private Limited and AES OPGC Holding and operates as a state government company. OPGC is engaged in the business of power generation.