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CCI Update – CCI Approves Acquisition in the Solar Energy Sector Involving Havells India Limited and Goldi Group

CCI Update – CCI Approves Acquisition in the Solar Energy Sector Involving Havells India Limited and Goldi Group

The Competition Commission of India (“CCI”) vide Press Release No.31/2025-2026,[1] dated June 10, 2025, has approved a proposed combination involving Havells India Limited (“HIL”) and certain entities of the Goldi Group (as detailed below).

Transaction Overview:

The approved combination involves:

  1. Acquisition by HIL: HIL shall acquire less than 10% (Ten Percent) of the issued, subscribed, and paid-up equity share capital of Goldi Solar Private Limited (“Target”).
  2. Acquisition by Goldi Sun Private Limited: Goldi Sun Private Limited (“Goldi Sun”) shall acquire 100% (One Hundred Percent) partnership interest in Vama Inverters LLP (“Vama”), and Goldi Energy LLP (“Goldi Energy”).

Parties to the Combination:

  1. HIL, is a well-established manufacturer and seller of electrical goods in India. Its portfolio includes fans, lighting, switches, accessories, home appliances, switchgears, and solar-related products including inverters and modules.
  2. The Target is active in the manufacture and sale of solar modules and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (“EPC”) services for solar energy projects in India.
  3. Goldi Sun is engaged in the manufacture and sale of solar modules in India.
  4. Vama specializes in the sale of solar inverters.
  5. Goldi Energy provides EPC services for the solar sector in India.

[1] https://www.cci.gov.in/media-gallery/press-release/details/538/0