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

[ad_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 […]

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Explained | Why has Google got a second antitrust fine?

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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Delhi High Court rejects WhatsApp, Facebook appeals against CCI probe

[ad_1] The Delhi High Court on Thursday, August 25, 2022, rejected appeals by WhatsApp and Facebook against the decision of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) calling for an investigation into the instant messaging app’s 2021 updated privacy policy. Refusing to stay the probe by the anti-trust regulator, a Bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra […]

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The Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022

[ad_1] The story so far: The Indian Competition Act was passed in 2002, but it came into effect only seven years later. The Competition Commission primarily pursues three issues of anti-competitive practices in the market: anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance and combinations. As the dynamics of the market changes rapidly due to technological advancements, artificial […]

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CCI clears acquisition of ACC, Ambuja Cements by Adani Group

[ad_1] Adani Group had made an open offer to both the companies’ public shareholders to acquire 26% stake each in the firm Adani Group had made an open offer to both the companies’ public shareholders to acquire 26% stake each in the firm The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its approval for the […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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Domino’s India may shift business away from delivery firms Zomato and Swiggy

[ad_1] The disclosure was made by Jubilant FoodWorks, which runs the Domino’s and Dunkin’ Donuts chain in India, in a confidential filing with the CCI The disclosure was made by Jubilant FoodWorks, which runs the Domino’s and Dunkin’ Donuts chain in India, in a confidential filing with the CCI Domino’s Pizza India franchise will consider […]

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Competition Commission of India approves proposed acquisition of AirAsia India by Air India

[ad_1] AirAsia India is a joint venture between Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd. and Air Asia Investment Limited, with TSPL presently holding 83.67% and AAIL owning a 16.33% stake AirAsia India is a joint venture between Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd. and Air Asia Investment Limited, with TSPL presently holding 83.67% and AAIL owning a 16.33% stake […]

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