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CCI decides not to pursue case related to Amazon Seller Services

The regulator had taken suo moto cognisance of the matter after a report stated that 'Amazon copied products and rigged search results to promote its own brands, documents show'

CCI approves acquisition of L&T AMC by HSBC Asset Management

Fair trade regulator CCI has approved the acquisition of L&T Investment Management Ltd by HSBC Asset Management (India) Pvt Ltd. "Commission approves acquisition of 100 per cent share capital of L&T Investment Management Ltd (L&T AMC) by HSBC Asset Management (India) Private Limited (HSBC AMC)," the regulator said in a tweet. The transaction involves the acquisition by HSBC AMC and its nominees of 100 per cent share capital of L&T AMC from L&T Finance Holdings Ltd and its nominees, a notice filed with the regulator said. Simultaneously, there will be a change in the sponsorship, trusteeship, management and administration of the L&T Mutual Fund schemes managed by L&T AMC. The L&T MF schemes will be managed and operated by HSBC AMC, and HSBC Trustee will be appointed as the trustee of the L&T Mutual fund. "Pursuant to the proposed transaction, the L&T MF will comprise part of and be considered to form an integral part of the HSBC Mutual Fund ...

Fair market regulator CCI is 'spineless, toothless', says CAIT

It is highly unfortunate that the CCI has dropped such an important investigation against law offender Amazon after starting a suo-moto case based on a global news agency's report, the statement said

CCI orders probe against Star India for alleged abuse of dominant position

The order came on a complaint filed by Asianet Digital Network (P) Ltd against Star India, Disney Broadcasting (India) Ltd and Asianet Star Communications Pvt Ltd

Need market-specific approach to implement complex laws, says CCI

Emphasising that market structure and shares do not provide a complete picture of competition, especially in new-age markets, CCI chief Ashok Kumar Gupta on Friday said application of complex economic legislations can be effective only when it is "nuanced and appropriately accounts for market specificity". Acknowledging that at times, there can be a tension between a rule-based approach that ensures legal certainty and a case-by-case approach that factors in economic principles, Gupta said competition authorities have a vital role to play in ensuring optimal regulation that protects consumers while allowing competition to flourish. Competition Commission of India (CCI) has been making various efforts to boost competition in the marketplace and is closely looking at developments in the digital market, among other areas. "Market structure and market shares do not provide a complete picture of competition given the inherently dynamic nature of markets, especially in new-age markets, it

CCI does not have powers to keep own order in abeyance: Amazon tells NCLAT

The e-commerce major made the submission before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), which is hearing its plea against the decision of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)

CCI penalises 7 entities for bid-rigging in tender related to SBI signage

Besides imposing fines totalling over Rs 1.29 crore on the 7 entiites and 9 officials, they have also been directed to cease and desist from indulging in anti-competitive practices

Tyre stocks trade weak after CCI imposes penalty; Ceat hits 52-week low

The CCI on Wednesday said Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by tyre companies wherein they had challenged the regulator's order imposing penalties on them for anti-competitive practices

CCI says SC dismissed tyre companies' appeals against its order

In August 2018, the watchdog had imposed a total fine of more than Rs 1,788 crore on Apollo Tyres, MRF, CEAT, Birla Tyres, JK Tyre and Industries and Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA)

CAIT moves CCI against 'Chinese' firm Shopee for hurting Indian SMEs

CAIT Chairman Praveen Khandelwal said that Shopee is offering hefty discounts on various products by selling them at an extremely low price

CCI approves deal involving three GlaxoSmithKline group entities

The proposed deal involves the transfer of GlaxoSmithKline Asia Pvt Ltd's products and GSK Consumer Brands (indirectly) to GSK CH HoldCo

Amazon likely to face regulatory challenges to buy Catamaran JV

On August 09, 2021, the partners had announced their decision to not continue the JV beyond the end of its current term in May 2022

Future Retail's stock surges 20% on CCI order for Amazon

Future Retail's scrip jumped to a high of Rs 57.50 as against the previous close of Rs 47.95 on the National Stock Exchange

Sellers welcome CCI's suspension of 2019 Amazon-Future deal

Indian Sellers Collective (ISC) on Monday welcomed the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) order to suspend its approval for Amazon's deal with the Future Group signed in 2019, while seeking speedy resolution of pending cases against the multinational e-commerce platform and related parties. ISC, which claims to be an umbrella body bringing together trade associations and representative bodies of Indian sellers across the country, said the CCI's reversal "validates the double standards being practiced by foreign retailers". It exposed "how Amazon has been operating with double standards posing as a transaction platform while acting as a retailer in reality with the intent to control the country's retail market, it urges regulators to expedite all other pending cases against the company and its related parties", ISC said in a statement. ISC Member & National Coordinator Abhay Raj Mishra said CCI's reversal of order "reposes the faith in regulators against malpractices". "The ..

Apple seeks dismissal of India antitrust case, cites tiny apps market share

US tech giant tells Competition Commission of India 'without dominance, there can be no abuse' of market.

Amazon may take legal action against CCI order suspending deal with Future

Anti-trust regulator has ruled the US company had suppressed information while seeking approval on an investment into Indian retailer two years ago.

CCI suspends Amazon deal with Future, fines US giant Rs 200 crore

Says Amazon made false and incorrect statements while seeking approvals

CCI suspends Amazon's 2019 deal with Future, imposes Rs 202-cr penalty

CCI says Amazon provided 'false and incorrect information' and said it suppressed 'material facts' of 2019 Future deal; asks Amazon to again file detailed Form II within a period of 60 days

Top headlines: CCI setback for Amazon; 101 Omicron cases in India

The unprecedented step taken by CCI could have far-reaching consequences on Amazon's legal battles with now estranged partner Future

Controlling mergers in digital markets a challenge: CCI chief Ashok Gupta

'Merger reviews in technology markets need to be guided by case-specific economic evidence,' says Ashok Gupta.