India, April 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of certain equity share capital of Avendus Capital Private Ltd. by Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd. on a fully diluted basis.

The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of certain equity share capital of Avendus Capital Private Limited (ACPL) by Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. (Mizuho Securities) on a fully diluted basis.

Mizuho Securities belongs to the Mizuho Financial Group, Japan, Mizuho Securities has worldwide presence with 20 offices globally and broadly operates in four business segments, namely: (a) global investment banking business; (b) global markets business; (c) research (in-depth investment...