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With the approval, Tata Steel will take full ownership of Tata BlueScope Steel, which was previously operated as a 50:50 joint venture between Tata Steel Downstream Products Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Steel, and BlueScope Steel Asia Holdings, a subsidiary of Australia-based BlueScope Steel Limited, according to CCI.
The proposed transaction involves Tata Steel acquiring the entire shareholding of the seller, resulting in a change from joint control to sole control of the target entity.
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Tata Steel, a publicly listed company, is engaged in the production and sale of steel and related products catering to sectors such as agriculture, automotive, construction, energy, and infrastructure. The company is also involved in iron ore mining and the production of iron ore pellets, sponge iron, and crude steel.
Tata BlueScope Steel operates in the coated steel segment, offering surface-coated steel products and related solutions. Its product portfolio includes metallic-coated or galvanised steel products as well as pre-painted and colour-coated steel products, supplied in coil form or as finished products. These are widely used in applications such as roofing, walling, and cladding.
The approval clears the way for Tata Steel to strengthen its presence in the value-added and downstream steel products segment.
