Competition Commission of India: News
09 Dec 2024
AmazonCCI moves SC to expedite antitrust probe against Flipkart, Amazon
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has moved the Supreme Court, seeking the consolidation of all cases against e-commerce behemoths Amazon and Flipkart.
29 Nov 2024
GoogleCCI orders probe against Google over WinZO's antitrust complaint
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched an investigation against Google after it was accused of antitrust violations.
25 Nov 2024
AndroidIndia's antitrust probe may expose Apple's app store secrets
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has denied Apple's request to stay an investigation report that alleges the tech giant violated competition laws.
11 Nov 2024
SwiggySwiggy yet to receive CCI's confidential findings on anti-competitive practices
Swiggy has said that it is still waiting for the confidential details of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)'s findings.
08 Nov 2024
SwiggyZomato and Swiggy violated competition laws, favored select restaurants: Report
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has found that food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy to have violated competition laws, as per Reuters.
25 Oct 2024
Ajay DevgnWhen will 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3,' 'Singham Again' advance bookings begin
The upcoming Diwali season will see a cinematic face-off between two of the most awaited films, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again.
25 Oct 2024
Box Office'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' vs 'Singham Again': Kartik-starrer wins first round
The upcoming horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, starring Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri will release in theaters during the Diwali 2024 weekend.
21 Oct 2024
ZeptoFMCG distributors request Indian regulator to investigate quick commerce platforms
The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF), India's largest association of retail distributors, has requested Competition Commission of India (CCI) to probe the business practices of Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart.
14 Oct 2024
MetaCCI to penalize WhatsApp over controversial privacy policy update: Report
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is gearing up to penalize WhatsApp for its controversial privacy policy update, as per HT Mint.
01 Oct 2024
AmazonOnePlus, iQOO, POCO accused of anti-competitive practices in India
The All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA) is making a bold move by asking the central government to revoke the operating licenses of Chinese smartphone brands like iQOO, POCO, and OnePlus.
13 Sep 2024
AmazonAmazon and Flipkart violated India's competition laws: CCI probe
A recent investigation by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has revealed that Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart, have breached Indian competition laws.
12 Sep 2024
AmazonCCI to penalize Amazon for alleged anti-competitive practices: Report
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is preparing to impose a penalty on Amazon for alleged anti-competitive behavior, according to a Mint report.
28 Aug 2024
NetflixCCI approves ₹70,350 crore merger of Reliance and Disney India
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its approval for the ₹70,350 crore merger between Reliance Industries (RIL) and Disney's Indian media assets.
20 Aug 2024
Mukesh AmbaniReliance-Disney merger in India will hurt competition, says CCI
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has raised concerns about the potential anti-competitive effects of the proposed $8.5 billion merger between Reliance and Walt Disney.
13 Aug 2024
Reliance IndustriesReliance, Disney reportedly offer to sell channels for merger approval
Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Company have proposed to sell a portion of their channels, to accelerate the antitrust approval process for their $8.5 billion media assets merger in India, as per Reuters.
13 Aug 2024
AppleApple probe twist: India's CCI asks rivals to return reports
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has taken an unprecedented step, by asking Apple's competitors to return reports of an investigation that found it breached competition laws.
22 Jul 2024
NetflixReliance-Disney's $8.5 billion merger under scrutiny: CCI raises antitrust concerns
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched an investigation into the proposed $8.5 billion merger between Reliance Industries and Walt Disney, according to anonymous sources cited by Reuters.
12 Jul 2024
App StoreCentre is accusing Apple of misusing dominant app market position
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has accused Apple of exploiting its dominant position in the app market, according to a confidential report viewed by Reuters.
19 Jun 2024
WeWorkWeWork gets CCI approval to exit Indian co-working market
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its approval to WeWork, a US-based co-working space firm, to sell its entire 27.5% ownership in its Indian division.
11 Jun 2024
MeitYMeitY to discuss Digital Competition Bill concerns with industry stakeholders
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has scheduled two meetings with industry stakeholders to address their apprehensions about the Digital Competition Bill.
29 May 2024
National Company Law TribunalITC gets CCI nod for hotel business demerger
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its approval for the demerger of ITC's hotel business into a separate entity.
25 May 2024
Mukesh AmbaniReliance seeks CCI approval for Viacom18-Star India's $8.5B merger
Reliance Industries has sought approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for an $8.5 billion merger between Viacom18 and Star India Pvt Ltd (SIPL).
05 Jan 2024
BusinessDHL, FedEx, UPS under Indian probe for controlling prices together
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is investigating several delivery companies, including Germany's DHL, US-based United Parcel Service (UPS), and FedEx, for alleged collusion on discounts and tariffs.
27 Jun 2023
GoogleGoogle reaches Supreme Court against NCLAT order upholding CCI penalty
The Google v/s Competition Commission of India (CCI) battle has reached the Supreme Court again.
17 May 2023
GoogleGoogle justifies new in-app billing policy as criticism mounts
Google's new payments policy has invited the ire of app developers and start-ups. The company has now come out in defense of the policy that went into effect on April 26.
17 Apr 2023
GoogleGoogle withdraws SC appeal against NCLAT order: Here's why
The Supreme Court of India was supposed to hear Google's appeal against a National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) order today.
26 Jan 2023
GoogleGoogle makes sweeping changes to the Android ecosystem in India
Last week, the Supreme Court of India refused to entertain Google's plea against a Competition Commission of India (CCI) order asking the company to change its business practices related to Android.
19 Jan 2023
GoogleSupreme Court rejects Google's appeal against CCI Android antitrust ruling
Google's Android dominance in India might be nearing an end. On Thursday, the Supreme Court refused to interfere with the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) ruling which denied the tech giant a stay in the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) order imposing a penalty of Rs. 1,337.76 crore.
16 Jan 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaGoogle "contrived emergency" in seeking stay on Android anti-trust ruling
The Supreme Court of India, on Monday, said it will hear Google's plea against the Competition Commission of India (CCI) order on the Android ecosystem on January 18.
10 Jan 2023
GoogleGoogle challenges CCI's Android antitrust ruling in the Supreme Court
Google's battle against the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has reached the country's apex court. The tech giant has challenged the competition watchdog's antitrust ruling in the Supreme Court of India.
06 Jan 2023
GoogleGoogle will challenge CCI's antitrust ruling in the Supreme Court
Earlier this week, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) refused to grant Google a stay against a Competition Commission of India (CCI) order imposing Rs. 1,336.7 crore penalty.
04 Jan 2023
GoogleNCLAT rejects Google's plea seeking interim stay against CCI order
In a blow for Google, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has refused to stay the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) order against the tech giant.
31 Oct 2022
GoogleGoogle plans to challenge CCI penalties worth Rs. 2,274 crore
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) recently imposed two penalties amounting to a total of Rs. 2,274 crore on Google.
21 Oct 2022
GoogleCCI fines Google Rs. 1,338 crore for anti-competitive practices
Google has been slapped with a Rs. 1,337.76 crore ($161.9 million) fine by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for its anti-competitive practices related to the Android ecosystem.
04 Jan 2022
Delhi High CourtIn setback for Future Group, Delhi HC rejects new plea
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by Future Group seeking to quash the arbitration proceedings with Amazon in Singapore.
19 Sep 2021
AndroidCompetition Commission of India says Google abused Android's dominance
According to a Competition Commission of India (CCI) report seen by Reuters, the Commission has concluded that Google flexed its "huge financial muscle," stifled competition, and prevented Android alternatives from developing in India.
02 Sep 2021
AppleApple slapped with antitrust complaint alleging unfair fees in India
Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has been hit with an antitrust filing in India against its 30% commission on in-app purchases, according to documents seen by Reuters.
10 Nov 2020
GoogleIndia launches antitrust investigation against Google over payments app
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday ordered a probe against tech giant Google over alleged abuse of its dominant position in its app store to promote its payments service.
07 Oct 2020
XiaomiGoogle accused of abusing Android TV's dominance in India: Report
Google is facing a new antitrust case in India.
26 Aug 2020
IndiaAmazon accused of unfair business practices in India: Details here
Amazon's antitrust troubles are not just limited to the United States or the European Union.
17 Jan 2020
Piyush GoyalPiyush Goyal snubs Bezos's $1bn investment announcement, Chidambaram slams him
Amazon chief Jeff Bezos came to India bearing gifts. The world's richest man promised to invest $1 billion to digitize small businesses, but this offer was welcomed rudely.
15 Jan 2020
AmazonJeff Bezos investing $1 billion to digitize India's small businesses
Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world, has said that his company, Amazon, will invest as much as $1 billion (approximately Rs. 7,100 crore) to digitize small businesses in India.
14 Jan 2020
FlipkartIndian government to investigate Flipkart and Amazon: Here's why
Leading e-commerce giants Flipkart and Amazon India have landed under the scanner of the Indian government.
07 Sep 2019
OYO RoomsOYO founder Ritesh booked for cheating hotelier of Rs. 1cr
OYO Hotels Founder and CEO Ritesh Agarwal has been booked by the Whitefield police in Bengaluru on charges of cheating and criminal breach.
08 Nov 2018
FlipkartCCI concludes Flipkart, Amazon not violating norms, rejects vendors' complaints
Fair trade watchdog Competition Commission of India (CCI) has concluded that the business practices of Flipkart and Amazon aren't in violation of competition norms and rejected allegations of abuse of market dominance made by a grouping of online vendors.
02 Jul 2018
Flipkart10 lakh traders to protest against Flipkart-Walmart deal today
Around 10 lakh traders are launching a country-wide protest against the multibillion dollar deal between Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart and US-based retail giant Walmart.
09 Feb 2018
IndiaGoogle penalized with Rs. 136cr fine for abusing market position
National antitrust watchdog Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a fine of Rs. 136 crore on tech giant Google for indulging in "search bias" and abusing its dominant position in online web search and online search advertising markets.
29 Nov 2017
Indian Premier League (IPL)CCI imposes Rs. 52 crore penalty on BCCI
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 52.24 crore on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its anti-competitive practices with respect to IPL media rights.
27 Jun 2017
IndiaHDFC Life, Max rejig merger plans after IRDA's cancellation
Post Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDA) rejection of HDFC Life Insurance Co. Ltd and Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd's three-step union, the two firms have extended their merger deadline and have come up with a new structure in compliance with all norms.
26 Jun 2017
IndiaBanks not responsible for loss of valuables in lockers: RTI
If there is a burglary or theft at the bank where you have your safety deposit box and the perpetrators end up stealing the valuables that are present in the box, the bank will not compensate you for it.
10 Jun 2017
IndiaGovt plans more SBI-like mergers to create global-sized banks
Reports say that the Finance Ministry is now planning to replicate the success it has made with SBI's merger with its five associate banks and Bharatiya Mahila Bank.
14 May 2017
IndiaCancer drug gets embroiled in the prevailing Indian pharma conflict
Indian pharma is currently waging a war against Roche, a Swiss-based pharma major that has monopoly over a cancer drug, which can be provided at a much cheaper rate.
28 Apr 2017
IndiaDeep nexus: Swiss firm Roche allegedly blocked cheaper cancer drugs
Competition Commission of India, the country's anti-trust regulator, has ordered a probe against Swiss drug maker Roche, which was allegedly attempting to maintain monopoly in the breast cancer drug market.
