Commission clears Škoda Transportation and Tata AutoComp joint venture

Cleared under the simplified procedure (case M.12181): as the impact on the European Economic Area remains limited, the Commission saw no competition concerns; investment, site and employment are not disclosed.

According to the report of 14 Jan 2026, the European Commission has cleared the formation of a joint venture that Škoda Transportation, through its Czech subsidiary Rolling Stock Components, is setting up with India's Tata AutoComp System. It is to make power electronics for rail vehicles for the Indian market; clearance came under the simplified procedure (case M.12181) because the impact on the European Economic Area is limited. The report gives no figures for investment, site or staffing. (LOK Report, 14 Jan 2026)