NAA to wind up; GST anti-profiteering complaints to be taken up by CCI from December 1

NAA to wind up; GST anti-profiteering complaints to be taken up by CCI from December 1

File photo used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto “All Goods & Services Tax (GST) anti-profiteering complaints would be dealt with by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) from December 1 as the extended tenure of National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA) ends this month,” an official said on November 15. “A notification in […]

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Explained | Why has Google got a second antitrust fine?

Explained | Why has Google got a second antitrust fine?

Did the tech giant engage in anti-competitive practices through its Play Store policies? How did the earlier fine pertain to the Android mobile device ecosystem? How has the Alphabet-owned company reacted to the second penalty in a week? Did the tech giant engage in anti-competitive practices through its Play Store policies? How did the earlier […]

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Play Store policies: CCI slaps ₹936.44 crore penalty on Google for unfair business practices

Play Store policies: CCI slaps ₹936.44 crore penalty on Google for unfair business practices

The Competition Commission of India said it has also directed to modify Google’s conduct within a defined timeline. The Competition Commission of India said it has also directed to modify Google’s conduct within a defined timeline. The Competition Commission on October 25 slapped a penalty of ₹936.44 crore on Google for abusing its dominant position […]

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Google calls India antitrust watchdog’s Android decision a ‘setback’ for consumers

Google calls India antitrust watchdog’s Android decision a ‘setback’ for consumers

Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Friday that the Indian antitrust watchdog’s decision to fine it 13.38 billion Indian rupees ($161.95 million) for anti-competitive practices was a “major setback” for consumers and businesses in the country. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Thursday said Google leveraged its dominant position in markets such as online search […]

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Competition Commission slaps ₹1,338-crore penalty on Google for unfair practices

Competition Commission slaps ₹1,338-crore penalty on Google for unfair practices

The fair trade regulator has directed Google to cease and desist from unfair business practices The fair trade regulator has directed Google to cease and desist from unfair business practices The Competition Commission on October 20 imposed a penalty of ₹1,337.76 crore on Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in the Android […]

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Competition Commission of India fines Google 1.95 mn for anti-competitive practices

Competition Commission of India fines Google $161.95 mn for anti-competitive practices

India’s competition regulator said on Thursday it has fined Alphabet Inc’s Google 13.38 billion Indian rupees ($161.95 million) for anti-competitive practices related to Android mobile devices. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) also ordered Google not to offer any incentives to smartphone makers for exclusively carrying its search services. Google did not immediately respond to […]

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PVR shareholders approve merger with rival INOX Leisures

PVR shareholders approve merger with rival INOX Leisures

Multiplex operator PVR on Wednesday said it has received the nod from its shareholders for the scheme of merger with rival Inox Leisure. The leading cinema exhibitor convened a meeting of its shareholders on Tuesday following the directions of the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The proposal was passed by over […]

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CCI orders another probe against Google

CCI orders another probe against Google

The Competition Commission has ordered another detailed probe against Google for alleged unfair revenue sharing terms with respect to news content. The case will be clubbed with two other ongoing matters against the search engine major where the allegations are substantially same, according to the Competition Commission of India (CCI).The latest order has come on […]

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Tinder-owner Match ups antitrust pressure on Apple in India with new case

Tinder-owner Match ups antitrust pressure on Apple in India with new case

Apple is fending off a raft of antitrust challenges around the globe and Match’s July filing adds to two other cases in India Apple is fending off a raft of antitrust challenges around the globe and Match’s July filing adds to two other cases in India Tinder-owner Match Group has filed an antitrust case against […]

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Two Bills introduced in the Lok Sabha including Bill to amend competition law

Two Bills introduced in the Lok Sabha including Bill to amend competition law

Competition (Amendment) Bill also seeks a limitation period of three years for filing information on anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant position before the CCI Competition (Amendment) Bill also seeks a limitation period of three years for filing information on anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant position before the CCI Two Bills including one to […]

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