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CCI Approves Internal Reorganisation Of BCCL Businesses Into THPL
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CCI Approves Internal Reorganisation Of BCCL Businesses Into THPL

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved an internal reorganisation under which Bennett Coleman & Company Limited (BCCL) will transfer certain entities, businesses, undertakings, assets and liabilities to Times Horizon Private Limited (THPL) on a going concern basis. The approval covers a proposed combination that is intended to effect a demerger of the identified businesses into the newly created entity. The CCI indicated that detailed orders will follow.

The proposed transfer pertains to the demerger of the entities, businesses, undertakings, assets and liabilities described as EIBME Business, with interconnected steps to enable the reorganisation. The filing by BCCL set out that the arrangement is internal and does not involve third party acquisition. Regulatory clearance was sought and obtained in respect of the internal structural changes. The approval follows the regulator's assessment of the internal restructuring.

Bennett Coleman & Company Limited and its group entities operate across a diverse set of sectors including publishing of news, journals, books and other literary works across the print and digital medium, real estate classifieds, television broadcasting and digital products and services. The group is also active in radio entertainment, music and movies, brand capital, events and conferences, magazines, lifestyle and entertainment services, education and ed-tech, financial technology and gaming. Advertising and related services form part of the wider business portfolio.

Times Horizon Private Limited is a newly incorporated entity and currently does not carry on any business activities. The CCI noted that the proposed combination is on a going concern basis and that further procedural and compliance steps will be addressed in the Commission's order. The Press Information Bureau posted the announcement on 18 February 2026.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved an internal reorganisation under which Bennett Coleman & Company Limited (BCCL) will transfer certain entities, businesses, undertakings, assets and liabilities to Times Horizon Private Limited (THPL) on a going concern basis. The approval covers a proposed combination that is intended to effect a demerger of the identified businesses into the newly created entity. The CCI indicated that detailed orders will follow. The proposed transfer pertains to the demerger of the entities, businesses, undertakings, assets and liabilities described as EIBME Business, with interconnected steps to enable the reorganisation. The filing by BCCL set out that the arrangement is internal and does not involve third party acquisition. Regulatory clearance was sought and obtained in respect of the internal structural changes. The approval follows the regulator's assessment of the internal restructuring. Bennett Coleman & Company Limited and its group entities operate across a diverse set of sectors including publishing of news, journals, books and other literary works across the print and digital medium, real estate classifieds, television broadcasting and digital products and services. The group is also active in radio entertainment, music and movies, brand capital, events and conferences, magazines, lifestyle and entertainment services, education and ed-tech, financial technology and gaming. Advertising and related services form part of the wider business portfolio. Times Horizon Private Limited is a newly incorporated entity and currently does not carry on any business activities. The CCI noted that the proposed combination is on a going concern basis and that further procedural and compliance steps will be addressed in the Commission's order. The Press Information Bureau posted the announcement on 18 February 2026.

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