CORPORATE & BUSINESS
Acquisitions
CCI approves acquisition of Rajasthan, Paarl, Barbados Royals franchises.
Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved transaction.
Acquisition of Rajasthan Royals, Paarl Royals, Barbados Royals.
Approximate value of transaction: $1.65 billion.
🎯 Key Point: CCI approved $1.65 billion acquisition of Royals franchises.
Acquisition of Rajasthan Royals, Paarl Royals, Barbados Royals.
Approximate value of transaction: $1.65 billion.
🎯 Key Point: CCI approved $1.65 billion acquisition of Royals franchises.
Key Facts / Static GK
CCI Full Form: Competition Commission of India
Acquired Entities: Rajasthan Royals, Paarl Royals, Barbados Royals
CCI Established: 2003
Acquired Entities: Rajasthan Royals, Paarl Royals, Barbados Royals
CCI Established: 2003
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