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Dhanendra Kumar

Dhanendra Kumar

Dhanendra Kumar

Dhanendra Kumar has served as the First Chairman of the Competition Commission of India, Executive Director at the World Bank for India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. He is currently Chairman of Competition Advisory Services India LLP.

Dhanendra Kumar has served as the First Chairman of the Competition Commission of India, Executive Director at the World Bank for India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. He is currently Chairman of Competition Advisory Services India LLP.

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CCI's M&A overhaul: Stricter scrutiny, faster approvals under new rules

Revised framework introduces deal value thresholds, streamlined timelines, and wider definition of control for enhanced regulatory oversight, writes Dhanendra Kumar

CCI's M&A overhaul: Stricter scrutiny, faster approvals under new rules
Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 6:05 PM IST

Unlocking shareholder value through demergers, boosting profitability

Demerger strategies enable businesses to focus, grow, and boost investor returns

Unlocking shareholder value through demergers, boosting profitability
Updated On : 28 Aug 2024 | 11:52 PM IST

GST reforms shaping India's economic future

One of the most noteworthy accomplishments of GST has been its role in simplifying and expediting company compliance

GST reforms shaping India's economic future
Updated On : 09 Aug 2024 | 7:46 PM IST

E-commerce as a major building block for Viksit Bharat@2047

The biggest support these enterprises need is in their marketing, access to domestic and international markets, and handholding, wherein e-commerce steps in a big way

E-commerce as a major building block for Viksit Bharat@2047
Updated On : 22 Jul 2024 | 9:07 PM IST

Budget 2024: Defining trajectory pathways for Viksit Bharat@2047

Competitive federalism can install accelerators in key sectors

Budget 2024: Defining trajectory pathways for Viksit Bharat@2047
Updated On : 19 Jul 2024 | 7:30 PM IST

Impact of Digital Competition Bill on India's homegrown startup ecosystem

The Draft Digital Competition Bill is part of a more significant endeavour by the government to address the above competition concerns in the digital and technology ecosystem

Impact of Digital Competition Bill on India's homegrown startup ecosystem
Updated On : 01 Jul 2024 | 8:10 PM IST

Role of foreign investments in India's thriving startup ecosystem

Foreign investments bring crucial capital, technology, and global market access, propelling India's startup success and innovation

Role of foreign investments in India's thriving startup ecosystem
Updated On : 29 May 2024 | 6:45 PM IST

Intellectual property and competition law: Two sides of the same coin

The two codes are crucial for safeguarding public interest and fostering economic growth with innovation

Intellectual property and competition law: Two sides of the same coin
Updated On : 25 Apr 2024 | 1:33 PM IST

Online gaming can help India's development goals, needs clear regulations

The sunrise sector must be integrated into national development goal and strategies

Online gaming can help India's development goals, needs clear regulations
Updated On : 29 Mar 2024 | 2:36 PM IST

PM Suryodaya Yojana will help in self-sufficiency in country's energy needs

Adani Solar took up to build the world's first fully integrated 10 GW solar manufacturing ecosystem in Mundra SEZ in Gujarat by 2027

PM Suryodaya Yojana will help in self-sufficiency in country's energy needs
Updated On : 06 Feb 2024 | 8:05 PM IST

Indian investors need protection from manipulative short-selling practices

Third party reports and comments can affect markets and shake investor confidence

Indian investors need protection from manipulative short-selling practices
Updated On : 29 Nov 2023 | 12:05 PM IST

Tax conundrum in online gaming landscape: All eyes on the apex court

Impending verdict on Gameskraft v/s DGGI case could reshape India's online gaming tax landscape, writes Dhanendra Kumar, IAS (Retd.)

Tax conundrum in online gaming landscape: All eyes on the apex court
Updated On : 22 Nov 2023 | 10:31 PM IST

AI and antitrust: Balancing innovation with competition

As India's economy and businesses undergo a profound AI transition, the implications of Competition law are also becoming increasingly concerning

AI and antitrust: Balancing innovation with competition
Updated On : 05 Nov 2023 | 1:27 PM IST

G20 summit will boost India's travel and tourism industry

With the rapid improvement in infrastructure and connectivity, the country has become an attractive global destination

G20 summit will boost India's travel and tourism industry
Updated On : 14 Sep 2023 | 6:18 PM IST

Diabetes a pandemic, needs vaccines, efficacious medication for control

It is estimated that 101 million people in India - around 10 per cent of the country's population - are suffering from diabetes

Diabetes a pandemic, needs vaccines, efficacious medication for control
Updated On : 01 Jul 2023 | 3:20 PM IST

Corporate family feuds and the critical role of independent directors

IDs can play a vital role during family disputes by promoting corporate governance, ethical conduct, ensuring strict compliance and controls, and resolving conflicts fairly and equitably

Corporate family feuds and the critical role of independent directors
Updated On : 27 May 2023 | 1:30 PM IST

Entry of foreign law firms in India: A move that may change the landscape

In India, the legal profession is regulated by the Advocates Act of 1961, which prohibits foreign law firms from practicing law or establishing offices here

Entry of foreign law firms in India: A move that may change the landscape
Updated On : 16 Apr 2023 | 12:02 PM IST

Historic changes coming in law with Parliament's nod to Competition Bill

The amendments are expected to improve ease of doing business, attune India's competition law regime with global trends

Historic changes coming in law with Parliament's nod to Competition Bill
Updated On : 04 Apr 2023 | 3:03 PM IST

How bike taxis can ease urban mobility woes and boost the economy

Bike taxis provide affordable and flexible first-and last-mile connectivity solutions, can generate huge employment opportunities, boost the local economy, and reduce pressure on public transport

How bike taxis can ease urban mobility woes and boost the economy
Updated On : 19 Jan 2023 | 3:34 PM IST

G20 presidency gives India opportunity to showcase its ed-tech leadership

Given India's achievements in the digital world and Ed-tech, it can not only push education widely among the learners in India with inclusivity but also help other developing countries

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Updated On : 08 Dec 2022 | 3:07 PM IST