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CCI keeping a close watch on PEs taking board seats in rival firms: Report
While the CCI has no issues with PEs owing minority stakes in rival companies, the watchdog wants these funds to choose only one firm in terms of board representation
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In-app purchase controversy: CCI to hear charges against Google this week
The three-member CCI panel, headed by Chairman Ashok Kumar Gupta, is likely to hear the matter daily later this week and is expected to pass the final order by September
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Consumer base, user data likely to determine CCI scrutiny of digital M&As
Significant business operation is a key condition to impose deal-value criteria proposed in the Competition Bill, targeting global digital mergers and acquisitions
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Govt plans 'leniency plus' regime for strict probe into cartels: Report
The central government is planning to introduce a "leniency plus" programme in a bid to encourage companies, under investigation for one cartel, to report other cartels that are not known to the CCI
CCI approves acquisition of stake in IIFL Home indirectly by ADIA Group
The proposed transaction relates to the acquisition of up to 20 per cent stake in IIFL Home Finance by Platinum Owl C 2018 RSC Ltd, a trustee acting for Platinum Jasmine Trust.
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Competition Commission of India approves merger of HDFC Bank, HDFC Ltd
The proposed combination envisages the merger of HDFC Investments and HDFC Holdings with HDFC Ltd in the first step and subsequently, the merger of HDFC Ltd into HDFC Bank.
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CCI clears acquisition of Holcim's stake in ACC, Ambuja by Adani Group
The proposed combination involves acquisition of 100 per cent stake in Holderind Investments Ltd by Endeavour Trade and Investment Ltd.
Competition Commission approves Adani Group's acquisition of ACC, Ambuja
Permission given to Endeavour Trade and Investment, a SPV controlled by the Adani family
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WhatsApp has not abused its dominant position in India, rules NCLAT
The NGO had alleged that WhatsApp has made many changes to its privacy policy from the time Facebook acquired it, which was an abuse of its dominant position.
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Over Rs 2,000-cr M&As may come under Competition Commission's purview
Amendments likely in 20-year-old Competition law
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CCI approves RIL arm's acquisition of 50.1% stake in Sanmina-SCI India
Sanmina Corporation and RSBVL had inked an agreement in March to create a joint venture through investment in Sanmina's existing Indian entity (Sanmina SCI India)
CCI approves Greenforest New Energies' stake buy in Tata Power Renewable
The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of up to 11.43% stake in TPREL by Greenforest New Energies Bidco, an investment vehicle jointly run by BlackRock and Mubadala Investment Company
CCI clears Axis Bank's proposed acquisition of Citi's consumer biz in India
Under the deal worth Rs 12,325 crore, announced on March 30, Axis Bank would take over Citi's credit cards, personal loans and wealth management businesses that are focused on the affluent segment.
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WhatsApp privacy policy not withdrawn; CCI probe must go on, Delhi HC told
The CCI told the Delhi High Court that WhatsApp's updated privacy policy of 2021 has not been withdrawn and its probe concerning the policy should be allowed to proceed
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WhatsApp privacy policy in place; probe must go on: CCI to High Court
Appeal was against earlier order refusing to stay CCI probe into WhatsApp's new privacy policy
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Dedicated CCI regulatory wing to keep check on apps in the offing
House panel to soon call foreign Big Tech for discussion
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Monday's Presidential election, little else in likely muted Monsoon session
Key bills that are relatively non-controversial have been listed. Four have already been cleared by departmental standing committees, 24 new ones to be introduced
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Will Amazon be able to overcome challenges to its expansion plans in India?
A tougher global e-commerce environment and repeated policy and regulation problems are raising questions about the company's India expansion plans
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House panel seeks spl digital division in CCI to bridge enforcement gaps
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce says antitrust body needs to be strengthened to bridge gaps in enforcement
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Regulations and disclosures
No room for arbitrary distinction between foreign & domestic retailers
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