Alphabet Gets CCI Nod to Invest in Flipkart
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval to Alphabet Inc.’s subsidiary, Shoreline International Holdings LLC, to acquire a stake in Walmart-owned Flipkart Pvt Ltd. This follows Flipkart’s May 2024 funding round, where Alphabet’s Google invested $350 million out of a total $1 billion raised. Walmart, which holds an 85% stake in Flipkart, contributed $600 million. Separately, CCI has also approved MUFG Bank Ltd.’s acquisition of an additional stake in Delhi-based digital lender DMI Finance, raising MUFG’s shareholding to 20%.
Entity Involved: Shoreline International Holdings LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., is a holding company without operational ties to Google products or services.
Transaction Details: The deal includes subscribing to Flipkart shares and an arrangement between Shoreline’s affiliate and Flipkart’s subsidiary for specific services.
Context: Flipkart operates primarily in wholesale trade and e-commerce, facilitating transactions between Indian sellers and customers. The investment aligns with Alphabet’s broader push into the Indian digital economy.
Details of the Deal: MUFG Bank Ltd., owned by Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, will raise its stake in DMI Finance to 20% through an investment of ₹2,798.8 crore.
Valuation and Strategy: DMI Finance, a digital-first NBFC offering loans to individuals and small businesses, is valued at $3 billion. MUFG becomes its second-largest shareholder after DMI Ltd, Mauritius.
MUFG in India: The Tokyo-headquartered MUFG Bank provides corporate banking, trade finance, and other financial services in India.
CCI’s approvals for these transactions highlight its role in ensuring fair competition and monitoring significant deals in the market. These developments mark significant milestones in the Indian e-commerce and digital finance sectors, showcasing global players’ continued interest in expanding their footprint in India.
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