CCI revises Long Form for Merger & Acquisitions [Read Notification]
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has notified the revised format of Form II (i.e. long-form of merger notification) vide Notification no. CCI/CD/Amend/Comb. Regl./2022 dated 31st March 2022. This amendment revises the content and format of information that the parties to
CCI engages with states to Boost Competition Advocacy
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) today organized a half-day training for nodal officers from eight States to sensitize them on competition assessment, compliance, enforcement and advocacy efforts of the Commission. Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta,
CCI can’t be prevented from Investigating Anti-Competition Element in tendering process of Lotteries on ground of Lottery business outside ambit of Commercial Intercourse: SC [Read Judgment]
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) cannot be prevented from investigating anti-competition Element in the tendering process of lotteries on grounds of lottery business outside the ambit of commercial
CCI penalises Beer Companies for indulging into Cartelisation
The Competition Commission of India (‘CCI’) passed a final order against three beer companies, namely United Breweries Limited (‘UBL’), SABMiller India Limited (now renamed as Anheuser Busch InBev India Ltd. after being acquired by Anheuser Busch InBev
CCI allows Pre-Filing Consultation through Video-Conferencing
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has allowed pre-filing consultation (PFC) to Parties seeking informal guidance interalia on (i) determining filing related requirement (s) (ii) information to be given in the notice to be filed for a
GST Withheld for Profiteering: Corporates to face CCI
The Competition Commission of India is going to crack down the companies which are profiteering by holding the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Once the authority is fully operational, more than a hundred orders will
CCI revises Guidance Notes to Form-I under the Green Channel [Read Guidelines]
The Competition Commission of India ( CCI ) has revised guidance notes to Form I with a view to incorporate the changes made in Green Channel. The revised Form I, under the Green Channel, will
MCA to Review CCI’s Performance Amid App Developers’ Allegations against Google
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ( MCA ) is set to conduct a performance review of the Competition Commission of India ( CCI ) due to mounting concerns over the regulator's perceived inaction in addressing
CCI dismisses Abuse of Dominance Complaint against Swiggy [Read Order]
The  Competition Commission of India (CCI) The Competition Commission has disposed of a complaint of unfair business practices against Swiggy. The ruling came on a complaint that alleged Swiggy charges unreasonable and unfair prices from
COVID-19: NCLAT issues SOP for Virtual Hearing from June 1
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has issued a standard operating procedure for conducting virtual hearing of urgent matters from June 1. The appellate tribunal has decided to hear all urgent matters through video
CCI approves Acquisition of Shareholding in OLA by Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors
The Competition Commission of India ( CCI ) has approved the acquisition of shareholding in ANI Technologies Private Limited (ANI) and Ola Electric Mobility Private Limited (OEM) by Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) and Kia Motors
CCI Enforces Amended Sections 19(1) and 44 of The Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023
The Competition Commission of India enforced Section 19(1) and Section 44 of the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 on 18th May 2023. As per the amendment notification issued on April 11th 2023, the enforcement date may
CCI invites comments on Examination of Non-Compete Restrictions under Regulation of Combinations
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has been looking at non-compete restrictions stipulated in mergers and acquisitions while reviewing combinations. Notifying parties are required to furnish information on non-compete restrictions for the purpose of its
CCI begins Market Study in E-Commerce in India, findings expected at end of August
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is conducting a Market Study on E-commerce in India. In view of the rapid growth of E-Commerce and the rising importance of online trade in a large number of
CCI dismisses petition alleging Facebook-owned WhatsApp abused dominance to enter UPI Market [Read Order]
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday dismissed a petition against Facebook-owned WhatsApp that argued that the company was abusing its dominant position in messaging to enter and expand into India’s UPI payments market.