When two or more existing companies combine, together to form a new company, it is ____________.
A
Absorption
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B
Amalgamation
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C
Reconstruction
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D
Merger
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Solution
The correct option is A Amalgamation As per Indian companies act, 2013, when two or more companies combine to form a new company, it is called as amalgamation. It is basically done to increase cash resources, to decrease competition etc.