Date: 2026-02-18Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
CCI approves internal reorganization of Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd.’s (BCCL) certain businesses etc. into Times Horizon Pvt Ltd (THPL) on a going concern basis
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the internal reorganization of Bennett Coleman & Company Limited's (BCCL) certain businesses into Times Horizon Private Limited (THPL) on a going concern basis. The proposed combination pertains to the internal reorganization of BCCL intended for demerging certain entities, businesses, undertakings, assets and liabilities (EIBME Business) from BCCL to THPL on a going concern basis and certain other interconnected steps. BCCL and its group entities are engaged in various businesses, including publishing, broadcasting, digital products and services, radio entertainment, and advertising. THPL is a newly incorporated entity and does not have any business activities. The release was made on February 18, 2026, at 2:30 PM by PIB Delhi, and the release ID is 2229544. The visitor counter is 297. The release is also available in Urdu, Hindi, and Tamil.
Key Entities Referenced
Competition Commission of India (CCI): The primary regulatory body that approved the internal reorganization.
Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd.'s (BCCL): A company undergoing internal reorganization; its certain businesses are being transferred.
Times Horizon Pvt Ltd (THPL): The entity to which BCCL's certain businesses are being transferred during the reorganization.
EIBME Business: Specific businesses/undertakings being demerged from BCCL to THPL.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves internal reorganization of Bennett
Coleman & Co. Ltd.’s (BCCL) certain businesses
etc. into Times Horizon Pvt Ltd (THPL) on a going
concern basis
Posted On: 18 FEB 2026 2:30PM by PIB Delhi
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved internal reorganization of Bennett Coleman &
Company Limited’s (BCCL) certain businesses etc. into Times Horizon Private Limited (THPL) on a
going concern basis.
The proposed combination pertains to an internal reorganization of BCCL intended for demerging of
certain entities, businesses, undertakings, assets and liabilities (EIBME Business) from BCCL to THPL
on a going concern basis and certain other interconnected steps.
BCCL and its group entities are engaged in various businesses such as publishing of news, journals, books
and other literary works across the print and digital medium, real estate classifieds, television
broadcasting, digital products and services, radio entertainment, music, movies, brand capital business,
events and conferences, magazines, lifestyle and entertainment businesses, education and ed-tech, fintech,
gaming, and advertising.
THPL is a newly incorporated entity and does not have any business activities.
Detailed order of the Commission will follow.
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