CCI approves acquisition of Zuarinagar plant of Zuari Agro by Paradeep Phosphates

CCI approves acquisition of Zuarinagar plant of Zuari Agro by Paradeep Phosphates

By: ICN Bureau

Last updated : June 26, 2021 9:39 am



As a result of the acquisition, PPL shall acquire business of developing and manufacturing urea and non-urea fertiliser products presently being carried out by ZACL at the Zuarinagar, Goa plant


The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of the Zuarinagar plant of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited (ZACL) by Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL).

The proposed combination envisages acquisition of the Zuarinagar, Goa plant of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited by Paradeep Phosphates Limited. As a result of the acquisition, PPL shall acquire business of developing and manufacturing urea and non-urea fertiliser products presently being carried out by ZACL at the Zuarinagar, Goa plant.

PPL, part of the Adventz Group, is engaged mainly in the manufacture and sale of non-Urea fertilizers, namely, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) and NPK fertilizers. It also imports and sells Muriate of Potash (MoP).

ZACL, a public listed company, is also a part of the Adventz Group. It is primarily engaged in the development and manufacturing of fertilizers in India. It has manufacturing facilities at Zuarinagar, Goa where it produces Urea and non-Urea fertilizers.

Competition Commission of India Zuari Agro Paradeep Phosphates

First Published : June 26, 2021 12:00 am