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US-based KKR gets CCI nod to acquire stake in Gentari Renewables
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What Happened?
KKR has received approval from India's Competition Commission (CCI) to acquire a stake in Gentari Renewables India, a clean energy platform of PETRONAS. The investment is estimated at around Rs 6,000 crore.
Key points
- KKR's investment will be made through its affiliate Sapphire US HoldCo (USA), LLC.
- Gentari Renewables India focuses on renewable energy generation and battery storage solutions.
- The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS.
- This approval follows KKR's proposed investment announced in October.
- KKR has existing investments in India's clean energy sector, including Hero Future Energies and IndiGrid.
Key insights
- The approval signifies growing foreign interest in India's renewable energy sector.
- KKR's involvement may lead to increased competition in the clean energy market.
- This investment aligns with India's goals for sustainable energy development.
Why it matters
This investment could enhance India's renewable energy capacity and attract further foreign investments.
Entities
KKR· CompanyGentari Renewables· CompanyPETRONAS· CompanyIndia· Country
Source
Business Standard
