CCI amends Combination Regulations on Withdrawal and Refiling of Notices seeking Approvals [Read Notification]
The Competition Commission of India ( CCI ), in continuation of its efforts towards simplifying and providing greater clarity on the application of the combination provisions of the Act and the Combination Regulations, has further
CCI approves Combinations under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the following Combinations under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002, : Acquisition of Dixcy Textiles Pvt. Ltd. (DTPL) by Varenna Holdings Limited (Varenna) The proposed transaction entails
CCI closes Complaint against West Bengal Lotteries Directorate Stockist [Read Order]
Fairtrade regulator Competition Commission has closed a complaint alleging unfair business practices by the Directorate of State Lotteries, West Bengal, and West Bengal Lottery Stockists Syndicate. The complainant had alleged that an agreement between the
CCI approves Linde – Praxair deal [Read Order]
The Competition Commission of India ( CCI ) has approved the combination of Linde Aktiengesellschaft and Praxair, Inc. under Section 31(7) of the Competition Act, 2002, subject to modifications/remedies to address the Anti-competitive effects resulting
Unfair 5x Pricing on App Developers, Google Play Billing System Anti-Competitive: CCI [Read Notification]
Tech companies are locked in a legal battle challenging Google's Play Store Billing policy regarding in-app purchases and paid apps. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has taken a significant step by initiating an investigation,
CCI Orders Rs 135 Cr Fine on Three Firms for ‘Hard Core Cartel’ [Read Order]
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has found Nair Coal Services Pvt. Ltd., Karam Chand Thapar & Bros (CS) Ltd. and Naresh Kumar & Co. Pvt. Ltd.  to be in contravention of the provisions of
Being part of Technical Bid of Cartel by Supplier of ‘Vinyl’ and ‘Flex’ is an Offence u/s 3(3)(c) of Competition Act: NCLAT upholds Penalty 
The Principal bench of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal(NCLAT)has held that being part of the technical bid of a cartel by a supplier of ‘vinyl’ and ‘flex’ is an offence under section 3(3)(c) of
CCI imposes Penalty of 1 Cr on Ghaziabad Development Authority for Abuse of its Dominant Position [Read Order]
Cease and Desist Order was also issued against GDA. The Competition Commission of India ( CCI ) has found GDA to be in contravention of the provisions of Section 4(1) read with Section 4(2)(a)(i) of
CCI Imposes Rs. 52.24 cr Penalty on BCCI for the Anti-Competitive Conduct [Read Order]
CCI issues order against BCCI for abuse of dominant position for imposing restriction that deny access to the market for organization of Professional Domestic Cricket League/ Events. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has found
CCI Imposes Penalty on Grasim, Aditya Birla and Gujarat Alkalies for Bid rigging Delhi Jal Board Tender
Imposes penalty of Rs. 2.30 crore, Rs. 2.09 crore and Rs. 1.88 crore upon GIL, ABCIL and GACL for the anti-competitive conduct.  The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has found Grasim Industries Limited (GIL), Aditya
Central Govt notifies Competition Act (Amendment), 2023
On February 08, 2023, the Central Government introduced the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha and proposed additional amendments to the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022 which was introduced earlier in the Lok Sabha
NCLAT finds AMMA liable for the violation of the Anti-Competitive Conduct [Read Order]
In a recent judgment, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal(NCLAT) dismissed the appeal filed by ‘Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes’ (AMMA), Film Employees Federation of Kerala’ (FEFKA), ‘FEFKA Director’s Union’ and ‘FEFKA Production Executive’s Union’
MCA Exempts Certain Enterprises from Competition Act’s Mergers & Acquisitions Assets and Turnover Requirements for 2 Years
In a business-friendly decision, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs ( MCA ) has updated the 'de-minimis' or small target exemption threshold and the 'jurisdictional' thresholds triggering notification to the Competition Commission of India ( CCI
CCI notifies Criteria for Levying Monetary Penalties on Enterprises under Competition Act: Here’s what you need to know [Read Notification]
The Competition Commission of India ( CCI ), vide notification no. 01 of 2024 dated 6th March 2024 has notified the procedures for levying monetary penalties on the enterprises under the Competition Act 2002. According
CBDT notifies CCI eligible for Section 10(46) Income Tax Exemption [Read Notification]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notified the Competition Commission of India eligible for  exemption under section 10(46) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Board empowered under clause (46) of section 10 of