Patanjali Foods Acquires Home and Personal Care Division of Patanjali Ayurved
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of the Home and Personal Care (HPC) division of Patanjali Ayurved Limited (PAL) by Patanjali Foods Limited (PFL). This division includes products for hair care, skin care, dental care, and home care. With this acquisition, PFL aims to expand its business beyond its traditional focus on food processing, oilseed refining, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) related to health and nutrition.
Patanjali Foods Limited is known for processing oilseeds, refining crude oil for edible purposes, and producing value-added products from soya and other raw materials. It also offers a variety of food items, biscuits, nutraceutical products, and engages in renewable energy generation through wind power.
Patanjali Ayurved Limited is recognized for its Ayurvedic products and herbo-mineral preparations, with a strong market presence in Ayurvedic medicines, dairy items, and personal care products under the HPC division.
The acquisition is expected to enhance PFL’s position in the home and personal care market by leveraging PAL’s established brand in Ayurvedic-based personal care products. A detailed order from the Competition Commission will outline the terms and conditions of this acquisition.
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Patanjali Foods -: Patanjali Foods is a company in India that makes and sells food products. It is part of the larger Patanjali group, which is known for its natural and Ayurvedic products.
Home and Personal Care Division -: This division includes products that people use for taking care of their body and home, like shampoos, soaps, toothpaste, and cleaning products.
Patanjali Ayurved -: Patanjali Ayurved is an Indian company that makes products based on Ayurveda, which is a traditional system of medicine from India. They sell things like herbal medicines, food items, and personal care products.
Competition Commission of India -: The Competition Commission of India is a government agency that makes sure companies compete fairly and do not create monopolies. They approve big business deals to ensure they are fair for everyone.
FMCG -: FMCG stands for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods. These are products that sell quickly at a low cost, like snacks, toiletries, and cleaning supplies.
Ayurvedic products -: Ayurvedic products are made using traditional Indian medicine practices. They often use natural ingredients like herbs and plants to promote health and wellness.
