CCI approves Liberty House's acquisition of debt-laden Amtek Auto

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The Competition Commission has approved Liberty House's proposed acquisition of debt-laden Amtek Auto, according to a tweet. 

In July, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) gave its nod for the deal. 

"@CCI_India approves acquisition of Amtek Auto Limited by Liberty House," the regulator said in a tweet.

Mergers and acquisitions beyond a certain threshold require the approval of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), which keeps a tab on unfair business practices across sectors. 
 

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Incorporated in Singapore, Liberty House is a private limited company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Global Holding Ltd. The principal activity of the company is that of an investment holding company, as per the notice submitted to the CCI. 
 

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