Competition Commission of India gives go-ahead to Axis-Max Life Insurance deal

The  Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the stake acquisition in Max Life Insurance Company by Axis Bank, Axis Capital and Axis Securities.

As per the combination notice filed with CCI, the shareholding of Axis Bank in Max Life will increase to approximately 9.9 per cent. Currently, the bank holds about 1 per cent stake in Max Life and is also the biggest distributor of the insurer's products through a banking channel.

Additionally, Axis Capital and Axis Securities will acquire 2 per cent and 1 per cent, respectively shareholding in Max Life. Further, Axis entities will have a right to acquire an additional stake of up to 7 per cent in Max Life in one or more tranches taking their total stake to 19.99 per cent.