Shares of JSW Steel today hit a life-high as the Competition Commission of India has found no adverse effect on competition from Bhushan deal. The stock hit a record high, rising as much as 2.5 per cent to Rs 427.55.
On Thursday, Competition Commission of India had said it found no “appreciable adverse effect” on competition on JSW Steel's proposed buy of Bhushan Power & Steel. JSW Steel and other steelmakers such as Tata Steel had bid for Bhushan Steel & Power, which is being pursued by creditors in bankruptcy court.
JSW Steel stock had gained 54.6 per cent this year as of last close. More than 1.2 million shares changed hands vs 30-day average of 7.7 million shares.
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