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Raft of exemptions for government companies covers Sebi, MCA, CCI

The rules surrounding MPS requirements have differed for PSUs compared to their private sector counterparts

CCI checks if Pernod colluded with New Delhi retailers to boost mkt share

Competition Commission of India is reviewing the case and can order a full investigation, or dismiss the accusations if not borne out, said a source

CCI clears International Finance Corp's acquisition of debentures in Napino

Fair trade regulator CCI on Tuesday said it has approved the proposed subscription to compulsory convertible debentures of Napino Auto and Electronics Ltd by International Finance Corporation. International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of the World Bank Group. It helps developing countries achieve sustainable growth by financing private sector investment and providing advisory services to businesses and governments. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved subscription to compulsory convertible debentures (CCDs) of Napino Auto and Electronics Limited (Napino) by International Finance Corporation, CCI said in a release. Napino is engaged in the business of automotive electronics and components in India. It manufactures electrical and electronic products primarily for two-wheelers and a small segment of three-wheeler and four-wheeler vehicles. Further, through its affiliates, Napino also provides certain Electronic manufacturing services (EMS)/ Original Design

CCI set to study impact of AI on competition, efficiency and innovation

"The transformative capabilities of AI have significant pro-competitive potential; at the same time, there may be competition concerns emanating from the use of AI," the CCI stated

CCI clears Axis Bank's proposed acquisition of stake in Max Life Insurance

Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday said it has approved Axis Bank's proposed acquisition of a stake in Max Life Insurance Company Ltd. Last year in August, the company announced a capital infusion by Axis Bank by issuance of 14.25 crore equity shares to help Max Life to support its future growth ambitions, augment its capital position and improve solvency margins. "Competition Commission of India approves the subscription to 14,25,79,161 equity shares of Max Life Insurance Company Ltd by Axis Bank Ltd," according to a post by CCI on X. Private sector lender Axis Bank provides services in retail banking, which includes retail lending, while Max Life Insurance is engaged in the business of providing life insurance and annuity products and investment plans in India. Deals beyond a certain threshold require approval from the regulator, which keeps a tab on unfair business practices as well as promotes fair competition in the marketplace.

NCLAT dismisses Sundaram Brake's plea against CCI cease and desist order

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal on Tuesday dismissed a plea by Sundaram Brake Linings, challenging a cease and desist order passed against the company by the fair trade regulator CCI. NCLAT upheld orders passed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI), and said there was a "meeting of mind" with other parties, which were participating in the bidding process of certain tenders of the Indian Railways. The CCI had on July 10, 2022 passed an order directing 10 companies, including the appellant Sundaram Brake Linings, and some of their officials, to cease and desist from indulging in anti-competitive practices. The Chennai-based company challenged the order in NCLAT. In its petition, Sundaram Brake Linings had raised several points and said it was wrongly clubbed into the CCI order. The CCI has passed an order without any application of mind, contrary to fundamental principles of competition law and the law of evidence, it said. Moreover, it had only given a bid for t

CCI gets revenue department staff for NAA cases for six more months

The authority was established for an initial period of two years to ensure that the benefits of reduction in the GST rates and input tax credits are passed on to the consumers

Recently notified regulations applicable to cases under probe: CCI chief

The recently notified competition regulations on settlement, commitment, leniency plus and global turnover will be applicable to cases that are under investigation by the Competition Commission, according to the watchdog's chief Ravneet Kaur. In an interview with PTI, she also said the new regulations related to settlement and commitment framework will help in providing quick market correction. Last year, Parliament cleared various amendments to the Competition Act, and in recent times, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has notified the regulations pertaining to the changes. After carrying out detailed public consultations, the watchdog has notified the regulations related to settlement, commitment, leniency plus, and turnover. About the leniency plus regime, the CCI Chairperson said it will act as an incentive for an entity to provide details about the existence of a cartel and stressed the importance of getting information about cartelisation to establish the existence of

Adani Power gets CCI's approval to acquire Lanco Amarkantak Power

Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday cleared Adani Power's proposed acquisition of Lanco Amarkantak Power. Adani Power proposes to acquire 100 per cent share capital and control of the Lanco Amarkantak Power, pursuant to the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) initiated under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), according to a release. Insolvent Lanco Amarkantak Power is engaged in the business of thermal power generation. On March 5, Adani Power announced it received the creditors' approval for the resolution plan to acquire insolvent Lanco Amarkantak Power. "The proposed transaction does not result in an appreciable adverse effect on competition in any plausible relevant market in India," CCI said. Adani Power is engaged in the business of thermal power generation in India. In another release, CCI said it has cleared the proposals of purchasing stakes in PharmEasy by various entities, including Ranjan Pai's MEMG Family Offi

UltraTech Cement receives CCI's approval to acquire Kesoram Cement

Fair trade regulator CCI on Tuesday granted approval to UltraTech Cement's proposed acquisition of Kesoram Cement Business from Kesoram Industries. Kesoram Industries is engaged in the manufacture of grey cement through the Kesoram Cement Business. The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of the grey cement business of Kesoram Industries Limited by UltraTech Cement Ltd pursuant to a composite scheme of arrangement dated November 30, 2023, according to a release. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) said it has cleared the deal. UltraTech is a public-listed company in and is engaged in the business of the manufacture and sale of grey cement, white cement, ready-mix concrete, clinker, and building products in India. The company is also engaged in the provision of building solutions in India. It is a subsidiary of Grasim Industries Ltd. In November last year, UltraTech Cement announced it was set to acquire the cement business of BK Birla Group's flagship company Kes

Govt proposes exempting certain M&A deals from CCI approval requirement

The government has proposed exempting intra-group transactions and certain other mergers and acquisitions from the requirement of Competition Commission approval, a move that is likely to help in reducing the regulatory burden on the watchdog. Draft rules to exempt certain categories of combinations from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approval requirement have been issued by the corporate affairs ministry. Vaibhav Choukse, Partner & Head - Competition Law at JSA Advocates & Solicitors, said the draft rules enlist certain kinds of M&A (Merger & Acquisition) transactions which will not require approval from the CCI. These include intra-group transactions, certain types of minority and creeping acquisitions, and rights issue as they will not have an impact on the competition in the market, he added. According to him, the rules will replace and modify the existing categories of M&A transactions that are exempt. The rules also modify the affiliate test ...

The Digital Competition Bill: Onus on Big Tech to declare fair deal

The CCI will have the power to levy a fine of up to 1 per cent of the global turnover of the online entity in case it fails to make this declaration, sources said

Retrospective fine? Experts seek clarity on CCI rule on global turnover

MCA notification dated March 5 empowers the Commission to impose penalty on global turnover of a company and not just the turnover derived from the product or service under investigation

MCA revises thresholds for mergers and amalgamation under Competition Act

Merger transactions with acquisition targets having assets under Rs 450 cr or turnover below Rs 1,250 cr are exempt from CCI approval

CCI clears Ring Plus Aqua's 59% stake buy in Maini Precision Products

Fair trade regulator CCI on Wednesday said it has granted approval to Ring Plus Aqua Ltd's proposed acquisition of a 59.25 per cent stake in Maini Precision Products Ltd. Maini Precision Products Ltd (MPPL) is engaged in the manufacturing of precision products for different industries and manufacturers. "The proposed combination inter-alia envisages the acquisition of 59.25 per cent shareholding in MPPL by RPAL, the acquisition of the entire shareholding of JK Files & Engineering Ltd in JK Talabot Ltd by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raymond Ltd (New Company), and merger of RPAL, MPPL and the engineering business of JK Files into the new company," CCI said in a release. Raymond Ltd and its subsidiaries are engaged in the manufacture and sale of textiles, lifestyle products, branded apparel, hardware and tools, certain automotive parts, and real estate. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) said it has cleared the proposed deal on Wednesday. JK Files is a wholly-owned subsidiary

Indian startups ask CCI to order Google to restore apps after 'brazen' move

Startup executives on Monday met India's deputy IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar who told them he was concerned by the removal of the apps

CCI proposes changes in confidentiality ring system to speed up proceedings

Anti-trust regulator says proposed amendments will help parties in their defence arguments

CCI approves Minda Corporation's proposed 8.79% stake purchase in Pricol

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday said it has approved Minda Corporation's proposed 8.79 per cent stake purchase in Pricol. Minda Corporation is in the business of manufacturing of auto components and caters to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier-1 in various segments in India. The proposed combination relates to an acquisition of up to 8.79 per cent (approx.) of the equity share capital of Pricol by Minda, according to a release. Pricol manufactures automobile components for OEMs, Tier-1 and replacement markets across India and globally. Deals beyond a certain threshold require approval from the regulator CCI.

ADIF moves Delhi HC against 'inaction of CCI' to decide Google case

ADIF told court that 'there will be a cascading effect of harm to the market and the market will not be able to recoup the competitive loss at the hands of Google if CCI does not decide on its plea

Competition regulator allows Adani Power, DAIT to acquire Coastal Energen

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday said it has approved a proposal to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Coastal Energen Pvt Ltd by Adani Power Ltd and Dickey Alternative Investment Trust. Adani Power Ltd (APL), a part of the diversified Adani Group, is the leading private-sector thermal power producer in India. The proposed transaction involves the acquisition of 100 per cent equity share capital of Coastal Energen Pvt Ltd (CEPL) by the acquirers (Dickey Alternative Investment Trust (DAIT) and APL), according to a release by fair trade regulator CCI. DAIT is a Sebi-registered Alternative Investment Fund (AIF). It is acting through its investment manager Dickey Asset Management Pvt Ltd. CEPL is engaged in the business of generation and sale of power. The company is undergoing a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the insolvency and bankruptcy code. The deals beyond a certain threshold require approval from the regulator, which keeps a tab on unfair