CCEA approves Rs 3,300 cr FDI by Reckitt for Paras buy

A meeting of the CCEA held here cleared the proposal of Reckitt Benckiser Plc to set up a new, wholly owned subsidiary investing company with a foreign equity of 100 per cent to make a downstream investment to fully acquire Paras Pharma.

"The approval is expected to result in foreign direct investment (FDI) amounting to Rs 3,300 crore approximately in the wholly-owned subsidiary of Reckitt Benckiser Plc UK," an official statement said

In December last year, Reckitt Benckiser had agreed to fully acquire Ahmedabad-based Paras Pharmaceuticals Ltd for Rs 3,260 crore.

The shares of the new subsidiary will be 100 per cent subscribed by Reckitt Benckiser (Singapore) (entire equity except 10 shares) and R&C Nominees Limited (10 shares), it added.

Paras Pharma is a privately-owned firm with a portfolio of leading over-the-counter health and personal care brands including, Moov, D'Cold, Dermicool, Krack, Itch Guard and Ring Guard.

It also has a personal care business led by Set Wet, a leading hair gel and deodorant brand.Reckitt Benckiser had acquired the firm as to expand its business in India.