Amazon may take legal action against CCI order suspending deal with Future

Anti-trust regulator has ruled the US company had suppressed information while seeking approval on an investment into Indian retailer two years ago.

Peerzada Abrar | Bengaluru
Last Updated at December 20, 2021 00:21 IST

Smartphone with Amazon logo is seen in front of displayed Indian flag in this illustration taken, July 30, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Amazon may take legal action against the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) suspension of the US e-commerce giant’s 2019 deal with Future Retail (FRL). Its legal teams plan file appealing before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) and the Delhi High Court and may approach the Supreme Court, said people familiar with the Amazon’s strategy.

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