Competition Commission Of India Cci

CCI must balance innovation and prevent digital dominance: Rajiv Gauba

NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba said CCI must balance innovation and fair competition in digital markets, while chairperson Ravneet Kaur flagged potential anti competitive conduct

CCI to act against potential anti-competitive ways in AI space: Chairperson

Competition Commission is getting ready to take action against anti-competitive practices that might emerge in the artificial intelligence front, including algorithmic collusion, the regulator's chief Ravneet Kaur said on Monday. She said the watchdog is also looking at anti-trust issues in sports, civil aviation, paints and varnishes, and liquor sectors. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) keeps a tab on unfair business practices in the market place. "... we are getting ready to take action even on any anti-competitive practices which might emerge in the AI front. "So, we've identified potential anti-competitive conduct... which would be concentration in the AI value chain. It could be algorithmic collusion, targeted price discrimination, self-preferencing, or any opaqueness in the AI," Kaur said. Last year, CCI came out with a market study in AI and competition. Speaking at the 11th National Conference on Economics of Competition Law in the national capital, the CCI ...

Intensify proactive monitoring of duopolistic sectors: Parl panel tells CCI

Regulator CCI should intensify proactive monitoring of duopolistic or high-concentration sectors through regular market studies, competition risk assessments, and targeted interventions as they are showing disproportionate market power, a Parliamentary panel has said. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has the mandate to curb anti-competitive practices and promote fair competition across sectors. Besides, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has urged the Corporate Affairs Ministry to expedite the introduction of the Digital Competition Bill, with a time-bound roadmap to ensure effective regulation of large digital platforms. In a report tabled in the Lok Sabha this week, the panel said that despite enforcement actions and market studies by the CCI targeting dominant firms in digital markets, "several traditional sectors of the Indian economy also display duopolistic or highly concentrated market structures". Such structures are resulting in disproportionate marke

AI ecosystem opaque, needs accountability: CCI chairperson Ravneet Kaur

AI's benefits come with competition risks, CCI chair Ravneet Kaur warns, calling for greater transparency, accountability and a balanced approach to digital regulation

CCI probing alleged cartelisation by steel makers, says FM Sitharaman

The Competition Commission is probing the alleged cartelisation by steel manufacturers and the investigation report has been shared with the parties concerned to provide their objections and suggestions in accordance with the competition law, the government said on Monday. The corporate affairs ministry also informed the Lok Sabha that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) registered 54 cases related to anti-competitive practices/and received 149 merger (M&A) filings. in 2025. In a written reply, Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said CCI has registered a case pertaining to the alleged cartelisation by steel manufacturers pursuant to the directions of the Madras High Court. After investigation, CCI's Director General (DG) submitted the investigation report, which has been shared with the parties with directions to file their objections/suggestions in accordance with the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002. "The matter is presently under inquiry before the ...

CCI rejects Apple's plea, warns antitrust case will proceed further: Report

The warning came after the Competition Commission of India said Apple delayed filing responses sought by investigators for over a year, despite multiple extensions, according to a Reuters report

CCI finds Tata Steel, JSW, SAIL, 25 others guilty of steel price collusion

The CCI probe into the steel industry began in 2021 after builders alleged nine firms colluded to restrict steel supply and hike prices in a criminal case

CCI directs 2 Ludhiana firms to cease, desist from anticompetitive conduct

The Commission found that the quotation of identical prices, timing of submission of financial/commercial bids and similar prior conduct support the conclusion of concerted action

Madison Communications asks court to quash antitrust probe into ad agency

Madison was among numerous ad agencies and a group of broadcasters raided by CCI on suspicion of collusion over advertising rates and discounts, in strictest regulatory action on the sector to date

CCI raids steel makers Jindal Saw, Maharashtra Seamless in antitrust case

The case was triggered by a complaint from state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation in 2023, related to bidding of certain tenders by the steel pipe companies

CCI seeks Apple's response to final probe report on App Store dominance

The antitrust regulator has also asked Apple to submit global and India financials for 2022-24 as part of its investigation into alleged abuse of dominance

Bidders file fresh JAL plans as CoC weighs challenge round decision

Bidders have revised plans for Jaiprakash Associates after lender talks, but key legal hurdles remain as CoC weighs whether to renegotiate or hold a challenge round

Asian Paints seeks to quash antitrust probe, says probe order mishandled

Asian Paints told a Mumbai court that the CCI's July 1 order wrongly alleged its CEO warned raw material suppliers against dealing with Birla, threatening reduced business with the company

PlayStore billing policy: Google appeals NCLAT order in Supreme Court

Google approached the Supreme Court on July 21

CCI orders probe into Asian Paints over alleged abuse of dominance

CCI finds prima facie evidence of anti-competitive conduct by Asian Paints after Grasim alleges dealer coercion, denial of market access and other unfair practices

Google to pay Rs 20 cr, settle CCI probe of Android TV market practices

Antitrust regulator found tech giant had dominant position in the market

Explain steps taken to safeguard small retailers: House panel to CCI

Committee also seeks status of the proposed digital competition law

CCI chief Ravneet Kaur given additional charge of NFRA chairperson

Kaur will serve as NFRA chairperson till the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders whichever is earliest, according to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet

Govt to bring Digital Competition Bill after due process: Harsh Malhotra

Minister of State for Corporate Affairs said while strict interventions were required to enforce the law, self-regulation and compliance should also be promoted

AI may enable collusion, need to adopt forward-looking approach: CCI chief

Artificial intelligence is a driving force in modern markets that also has the potential to enable collusion, including algorithmic discrimination under the garb of dynamic pricing, CCI chief Ravneet Kaur said on Sunday. She also emphasised the need to adopt a forward-looking approach as well as trust-based regulations. Delivering the special address at the 10th National Conference on Economics of Competition Law in the national capital, Kaur said Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a driving force in modern markets. AI shapes pricing strategies, decision-making, and operational efficiencies across industries but also presents risks, she noted. According to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) Chairperson, AI can enable new forms of collusion such as "cartels without human communication, price coordination without explicit agreements, and algorithmic discrimination under the garb of dynamic pricing". The fair trade regulator is already conducting a study on AI and competition. S