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Indian developer community cheers Epic Games win against Google in the US

In the latest case, the jury also observed that the company hurt competition by tying Google Play store with its payment services

Explained: Epic Games' win against tech giant Google in US Federal Court

A US Federal Court has said that Google has turned the Google Play app store and Google Play Billion service into an illegal monopoly. But what is the Epic vs Google case? Here's all you need to know

Penalty stayed on NTPC for non-disclosure of private firm stake acquisition

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has stayed a CCI order that imposed a penalty on state-owned power producer NTPC for not disclosing the acquisition of 35.47 per cent equity share capital in Ratnagiri Gas & Power Private Ltd. The Competition Commission of India on August 22, 2023, imposed a penalty of Rs 40 lakh on NTPC for non-disclosure of its acquisition of 35.47 per cent of the equity share capital in Ratnagiri Gas & Power Private Ltd (RGPPL). This was challenged by NTPC before the NCLAT, which is an appellate authority over the orders passed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). A two-member bench directed to list the matter on February 27, 2024, for the next hearing on NTPC's appeal and stayed the operation of order passed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). "Till next date of hearing the operation of the impugned order dated 22.08.2023 passed by the CCI shall remained stayed," said NCLAT passed earlier this week. NCLAT directed CCI ..

Billing system case: Google withdraws appeal against Delhi HC order

The CCI said it has no objection to the withdrawal

Competition Commission clears Emirates Telecom Group-Vodafone deal

Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Wednesday cleared Atlas 2022 Holdings' additional stake acquisition in Vodafone Group Plc. Atlas 2022 Holdings is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (formerly known as Etisalat Group). The combination relates to Atlas 2022 Holdings Ltd's proposal to increase its voting rights/shareholding in Vodafone from 14.6 per cent to less than 25 per cent in Vodafone Group Plc. "CCI approves the proposed acquisition by Atlas 2022 Holdings Limited to increase its shareholding in Vodafone from 14.6% to less than 25% in Vodafone Group Plc," according to a post by the competition watchdog on social media platform X on Wednesday. Vodafone is a British telecommunications operator which provides mobile and fixed-line connectivity services, to customers predominantly across Europe, Africa and Asia. In another deal, CCI also approved the stake acquisition by Abu Dhabi Ports Company in

Competition Commission names Sanjay Pandey as interim investigations head

Pandey has worked at the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for almost 14 years and is also an adviser in its advocacy and international cooperation division

PCBL board okays buyout of Aquapharm Chemicals for Rs 3,800 crore

The transaction is subject to obtaining all necessary approvals and fulfilling other customary conditions, as specified in the terms and conditions of the SPA

CCI approves Titan's acquisition of additional stake in CaratLane

Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday cleared the acquisition of additional stake purchased by Titan in CaratLane. CaratLane is engaged in the business of manufacture and sale of gems and jewellery in India. The combination relates to the acquisition of 27.18 per cent share capital of CaratLane (a subsidiary of Titan) by Titan Company Ltd, on a fully diluted basis, from Mithun Padam Sacheti, Siddhartha Padam Sacheti, and Padamchand Sacheti, according to a release. Titan, a joint venture between the Tata Group and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), is active in several businesses through lifestyle brands, including jewellery, eye care, fragrances, and fashion accessories. In August, jewellery maker Titan announced that it is going to increase its stake in its subsidiary and new-age jewellery brand CaratLane to 98.28 per cent by acquiring an additional 27.18 per cent for Rs 4,621 crore. CaratLane was started as a purely online

Digital India Bill may have provisions against bundling, tying of services

With a chapter on Open Internet, the new bill would aim to ensure that internet-based services are provided in a non-discriminatory manner

Competition Commission to conduct market study on cement sector in India

To ensure fair competition and consumer benefits in the cement industry, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has decided to conduct a pan-India market study on the cement sector. According to CCI, given the criticality of cement for many vital sectors, well-functioning and competitive cement market is of utmost importance. The fair trade regulator on Friday said that it has decided to conduct a pan-India market study on the cement sector. "Cement is a critical input in crucial sectors of the economy such as housing and infrastructure. "These sectors have well-known forward and backward linkages with a range of other industries, thereby having the potential to influence the overall growth trajectory of the economy," according to an official release. The market study aims to investigate the structural features of the cement market, as well as potential collusion issues, to ensure fair competition and consumer benefits in this critical industry. It will also provide valuable ..

Competition Commission of India launches market study on cement sector

CCI said that some of the objectives of the study are to study the market trends including movements in cement price, cost, production, capacity, capacity utilisation and profitability

Renault, Nissan get CCI nod for rebalancing of existing cross-shareholdings

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Thursday said it has approved the deal involving the re-balancing of the existing cross-shareholdings between Renault and Nissan. Renault and Nissan are engaged in the sale of passenger vehicles and automotive parts through their wholly-owned subsidiaries Renault India Pvt Ltd (RIPL) and Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd (NMIPL). The combination relates to the re-balancing of the existing cross-shareholdings between Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co Ltd and certain changes to the shareholding of two of their joint ventures in India, Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd and Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India Pvt Ltd, according to an official release. As part of the rebalancing effort, Nissan, through Nissan Finance Co Ltd, will retain its 15 per cent stake in Renault. Meanwhile, Renault will transfer 28.4 per cent of Nissan shares into a trust estate administered by a trustee governed by French law. Renault will continue to ...

When the regulated become the regulator

Effectively involving the regulated entities in the rule-making process and crowd-sourcing ideas help create a better-governed market economy

CCI becomes member of International Competition Network's steering group

Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Wednesday said it has become a member of the steering group of the International Competition Network (ICN). The ICN comprises 140 competition agencies from 130 countries. "CCI joins the prestigious Steering group of International Competition Network (ICN) as a member at the ICN Annual Conference 2023 at Barcelona, Spain after consistent efforts. "ICN consists of 140 competition agencies and is guided by its apex body -- Steering Group of 18 members," according to a post by CCI on social media platform X. An official said this is the first time that the CCI has become a member of the ICN's steering group and the membership is for two years. The ICN provides competition authorities with a specialised yet informal venue for maintaining regular contacts and addressing practical competition concerns, according to its website.

CCI seeks inputs on draft to offer incentives to cos for info on cartels

Competition Commission has sought stakeholders' comments on draft leniency plus regulations that will offer incentives to companies already under probe for cartelisation for providing information about other cartels. As incentives, the entity giving information could get an additional reduction in monetary fine could be as much as 30 per cent with regard to the first cartel besides a reduction in penalty of up to 100 per cent in respect of newly disclosed cartels. The framework is designed to create an additional incentive for companies to cooperate with antitrust authorities in identifying and addressing cartel activities, ultimately promoting fair competition. The Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 has introduced 'lesser penalty plus' and withdrawal of 'lesser penalty'/'lesser penalty plus' applications in the existing framework, to incentivise an existing LP applicant in respect of the first cartel to give full, true and vital disclosures about a second cartel unknown to the ...

CCI brings draft Leniency Plus rules for cartels, invites comments

The Leniency Plus regime was introduced in the new Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023, although several provisions of the Act are yet to be notified

Centre directs YouTube to put disclaimers on 'fake news' channels

Attempt to bring down misinformation before elections

Nations must share experience in keeping digital markets free: CCI chief

Rapidly evolving markets and technology have created fresh challenges and new dimensions in competition law and policy

Nations must share experience in keeping digital markets free: CCI chief

Evolving markets and technology create fresh challenges in competition law and policy, says Ravneet Kaur

CCI clears acquisition of Hitachi Astemo by HMCL, Japan Investment Corp

Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday said it has cleared the acquisition of certain shareholding in Hitachi Astemo Ltd (HAL) by Japan Investment Corporation and Honda Motor Co Ltd (HMCL). The proposed deal relates to the acquisition of 20 per cent voting rights in HAL by JICC, an affiliate of Japan Investment Corporation, together with certain control rights, board representation and other rights, according to an official release. JICC-01 Ltd Partnership is managed by JICC G.K, an affiliate of the Japanese government's sovereign wealth fund Japan Investment Corporation (JIC). Also, the regulator approved the acquisition of an additional 6.6 per cent of voting rights in HAL by HMCL, such that 40 per cent of the voting rights in HAL are held by HMCL. In addition, CCI also gave its nod to the acquisition of a 49 per cent stake in Hitachi Astemo Electric Motor Systems (HAEMS) by HAL, such that 100 per cent of the shareholding of HAEMS is held by ...