<h1>Indian Competition Commission Approves Linde-Praxair Merger with Conditions to Maintain Market Competition in Industrial Gases Sector.</h1> The Competition Commission of India approved the merger of Linde Aktiengesellschaft and Praxair, Inc., subject to modifications to mitigate anti-competitive effects. The approval required divestments, including Linde India's share in Bellary Oxygen Company and Praxair's plants in Jamshedpur, Asansol, and Kolkata. Additionally, Linde's plant in Bellary and cylinder stations in Hyderabad and Chennai must be divested. These measures aim to reduce market overlap and foster competition in the industrial gases sector in India. The divested assets will be sold to independent entities to ensure competitive balance in the market.