CCI approves the proposed combination involving acquisition of certain shareholding in Nippon Life India AIF Management Limited by DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA

**Summary of CCI Approval: Acquisition of Nippon Life India AIF Management Limited by DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA** **Overview** On July 1, 2026, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) announced its approval of a proposed combination involving the acquisition of certain shareholding in Nippon Life India AIF Management Limited by DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA. **Parties Involved** * **The Acquirer:** DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA. The Acquirer is a global asset manager that provides comprehensive investment solutions and portfolios to individuals, institutions, and large corporations across various investment disciplines. * **The Target:** Nippon Life India AIF Management Limited. The Target operates in the alternative asset management sector and serves as an investment manager and/or sponsor for SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). Additionally, it is registered with SEBI as a co-investment portfolio manager. **Transaction Details** The approved transaction envisages the acquisition of a specific share portion of the Target by the Acquirer. Following this announcement, the Commission has indicated that a detailed order regarding the approval will be released in due course. **Administrative Information** * **Date of Announcement:** 01 July 2026, 6:16 PM * **Source:** PIB Delhi * **Release ID:** 2279988 * **Visitor Counter:** 251 * **Language Availability:** Urdu, Hindi, and Tamil

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