<h1>CCI Approves NTPC's Acquisition of 74.50% Stake in THDC India Limited u/s 31(1) of Competition Act 2002.</h1> The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved NTPC Limited's acquisition of 74.50% of the share capital of THDC India Limited from the Government of India. NTPC, a major player in power generation, primarily operates coal-based thermal power plants and is also involved in hydro and renewable energy. THDC, a government company, had 74.50% of its shares held by the Government of India and 25.50% by the Government of Uttar Pradesh as of March 2019. The acquisition falls under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002, with a detailed order from the CCI to follow.