Future Group shares zoom after Amazon deal
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Shares of Future Group companies rallied on Friday after the CCI approved Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings’ proposal to acquire about 49% share in Future Coupons. On the BSE, Future Enterprises settled at upper price band of Rs 26.55, up 19.86%. During the day, Future Consumer hit a high of Rs 29.10, up 14.79%. It settled 8.88% up at Rs 27.60. Future Retail surged nearly 18.22% to Rs 387.90. After shedding early gains, it closed 3.43% up at Rs 339.35. The stock of Future Lifetsyle Fashions rose 5.45% to Rs 428.45. Later, it settled at Rs 409.25, up 0.73%. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Thursday said it has approved Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings’ proposal to acquire about 49% share in Future Coupons. “The proposed combination pertains to the acquisition by the acquirer (Amazon) of approximately 49% of the voting and non-voting equity shares of the target (Future Coupons Ltd),” a statement said. pti