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CCI Invites Proposal For Launching Market Study On Artificial Intelligence And Competition In India

The proposed study will be a knowledge building exercise to develop an in-depth understanding of the emerging competition dynamics in the development ecosystems of AI systems and implications of AI applications for competition, efficiency and innovation in key user industries.

Apr 23, 2024, 13:14 PM IST

CCI Orders Investigation Into Google's App Store Billing Practices

The Commission directs the Director General ('DG') to cause an investigation to be made into the matter under the provisions of Section 26(1) of the Act.

Mar 15, 2024, 20:55 PM IST

INSCO Gets CCI Clean Chit In Hindustan National Glass Case

In a significant development, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has exonerated the Independent Sugar Corporation (INSCO), a member of the Africa-based Madhwani Group, in the case concerning its acquisition of Hindustan National Glass Limited (HNGIL), as reported by dnaindia.com. This decision comes as a considerable relief to INSCO, affirming its eligibility for the green channel approval for the proposed takeover. The scrutiny by the CCI was initiated upon receiving a complaint from AGI Greenpac, challenging INSCO's qualification due to alleged existing business interests in India.

Feb 21, 2024, 02:20 AM IST

CCI Approves Acquisition Of Remaining 30% Equity Stake In Signet Excipients By IMCD India

CCI said that the proposed combination relates to the acquisition of the remaining 30% equity stake in Signet Excipients Private Limited by IMCD India Private Limited by exercising a call option.

Jan 10, 2024, 13:14 PM IST

CCI Approves Acquisition Of Controlling Stake In Reliance Capital By IndusInd Holdings, Others

CCI has approves acquisition of control/stake in Reliance Capital Limited by IndusInd International Holdings Limited, IIHL BFSI (India) Limited, and Aasia Enterprises LLP.

Dec 28, 2023, 12:54 PM IST

CCI Approves Acquisition Of Additional Shareholding In CaratLane By Titan

The proposed combination relates to the acquisition by Titan of 27.18% share capital of CaratLane (a subsidiary of Titan), on a fully diluted basis.

Nov 23, 2023, 08:51 AM IST

'Normal': Air India CEO Campbell Wilson On CCI Seeking More Info On AI-Vistara Merger

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has asked for more details with respect to the proposed Air India-Vistara merger, which was announced in November 2022.

Jul 08, 2023, 11:40 AM IST

Google Pays Entire Rs 1,338 Cr Penalty To Competition Commission of India In Android Case

The Indian market regulator had imposed the penalty on Google in October 2022 for allegedly exploiting its dominant position in the Android market.

May 02, 2023, 15:13 PM IST

Match, Indian Startups Call For Antitrust Probe Of Google In-App Billing Fee

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in October imposed a $113 million fine on Google and said it must allow the use of third-party billing and stop forcing developers to use its in-app payment system that charges commission of 15%-30%.

Apr 08, 2023, 12:11 PM IST

Google Plans Approaching Supreme Court After NCLAT Refuses To Stay CCI's Rs 1,338-Cr Penalty Order

On October 20 last year, CCI slapped a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on Google for anti-competitive practices in relation to Android mobile devices. In the October ruling, CCI had also ordered the internet major to cease and desist from various unfair business practices.

Mar 05, 2023, 07:19 AM IST

Google challenges CCI's October ruling in Android antitrust case in India's Supreme Court

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in October fined the Alphabet Inc unit $161 million for exploiting its dominant position in the market for Android, which powers 97% of smartphones in India and is a key growth region for the U.S. giant.

Jan 08, 2023, 08:32 AM IST

Google to appeal in SC against CCI's October ruling on Android market anti-trust violation

In India, Google is now gearing up to file a legal challenge at the Supreme Court within days as the antitrust watchdog's Jan. 19 deadline to implement changes to its model looms.

Jan 05, 2023, 19:57 PM IST

Google challenges CCI order on unfair business practice in Android, says 'A setback for Indian users'

Google was fined over Rs 2,200 crore in two CCI rulings less than a week apart in October.

Dec 23, 2022, 19:12 PM IST

Delhi HC dismisses appeals of WhatsApp, Facebook against CCI probe

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad said the single judge's order was well-reasoned and the appeals are devoid of merits.

Aug 25, 2022, 12:50 PM IST

Centre could introduce bills to amend competition, insolvency laws

The government is likely to propose amendments to the competition and insolvency laws as it seeks to further strengthen the regulatory regime as well as address the needs of new age markets.

Jul 17, 2022, 20:06 PM IST

NCLAT rejects Amazon's plea to stay CCI order suspending Future Coupons deal approval

NCLAT bench in its judgement today upheld the CCI's order of suspension of Amazon Future Coupons deal agreeing with CCI's order that Amazon had not made full disclosures of the information to the Commission.

Jun 13, 2022, 11:16 AM IST