The process of acquiring or merging with competitors to increase market share.

In a business context, it can also refer to collaboration among companies at the same level of the supply chain.

आपूर्ति श्रृंखला के एक ही स्तर पर कंपनियों के बीच सहयोग करना।

English Usage: Horizontal integration can lead to better collaboration and reduced competition among firms.

Hindi Usage: क्षैतिज एकीकरण कंपनियों के बीच बेहतर सहयोग और प्रतिस्पर्धा को कम कर सकता है।