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Fast and now under fire: Quick-commerce firms face heat from regulators

According to a report by Blume Ventures, an early-stage venture fund, India's qcom market surged from $300 million in FY22 to an expected $7.1 billion in FY25

A watchdog's watchlist: Meet Ravneet Kaur, the 1st woman ever to head CCI

Only the second woman to head a regulatory body in India, Kaur tells about her deep interest in economics, the challenges of AI, and why she might be seen as a tough taskmaster

Delhivery share rises 2% on CCI nod to acquire Ecom Express for ₹1,407 cr

Delhivery share price rose after the company announced that Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of Ecom Express for a purchase consideration not exceeding ₹1,407 crore.

In a first, CCI probes allegations against quick-commerce companies

The CCI had asked the distributor's body for details on relevant market share of each of the quick commerce players in the FMCG industry

Digital competition Bill: Online cos tell Parl panel to protect innovation

The Parliamentary Panel is looking into the role of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in an evolving economy, particularly the digital landscape

Asian Paints may face CCI probe for alleged market dominance abuse

The complaint alleged that Asian Paints pressured its network of dealers against doing business with Grasim's Birla Opus

CCI to decide on probe into Asian Paints for 'abuse' of dominant position

The allegations against Asian Paints include restricting dealers from doing business with Grasim's Birla Opus

Govt likely to amend IBC to scrap prior CCI nod for insolvency bids

Experts feel a clarity by the government on this matter would bring relief to bidders who were concerned about approaching CCI before the CoC approval

CCI to bring new toolkit for curbing cartels in public procurement

The antitrust watchdog has been concerned over private companies taking advantage of lack of such checks in the systems to form cartels while bidding for public procurement tenders

Volume-based discounts do not amount to discriminatory pricing: SC

Supreme Court says volume discounts are not discriminatory unless unequally applied; experts say ruling may influence CCI probes into tech giants like Google and Amazon

Competition Commission issues norms to assess predatory pricing practices

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has notified the regulations for determining the cost of production, a move that will help the watchdog to more effectively assess alleged predatory pricing and deep discounting practices especially in the quick commerce and e-commerce segments. As part of efforts to update the framework for assessing predatory pricing, the watchdog came out with the draft rules in February. After stakeholders' consultations, the Competition Commission of India (Determination of Cost of Production) Regulations, 2025 have been notified. The development also assumes significance against the backdrop of CCI looking at some complaints of unfair business practices made against quick commerce as well as e-commerce players. Competition law prohibits predatory pricing as an abusive conduct by a dominant enterprise. CCI now has a strong regulatory framework to deal with alleged predatory pricing and deep discounting activities in the market place. It will also help in

Bain Capital seeks CCI nod to acquire stake in Manappuram Finance

Investment firm Bain Capital on Monday sought the approval of fair trade regulator CCI to acquire a significant stake in non-banking financial company Manappuram Finance through a multi-layered deal. According to the proposed deal, Bain Capital through its two affiliates -- BC Asia Investments XXV and BC Asia Investments XIV -- will acquire stakes in Manappuram Finance Ltd (MFL). The proposed transaction involves four phases, where BC Asia Investments XXV will subscribe to 9.29 crore fully paid-up equity shares of MFL through private placement and preferential allotment. Further, "subscription to 9,29,01,373 warrants of MFL by acquirer 2 (BC Asia Investments XIV), which can be exercised (in one or more tranches) at any point between 4 to 18 months from their date of allotment, each carrying a right to subscribe to 1 equity share of MFL", is also proposed, said a notice filed with CCI (Competition Commission of India). BC Asia Investments XXV and its persons acting in concert are al

Aster DM acquires 5% stake in QCIL via Rs 849 cr share swap deal

The transaction involved Aster DM Healthcare acquiring 1,90,46,028 equity shares of QCIL from BCP and TPG, the company noted

Delhi High Court seeks response from CCI and Zomato on NRAI plea

Plea challenges its exclusion from the confidentiality ring giving access to CCI probe documents

Aster DM Healthcare gets CCI go-ahead for merger with Quality Care India

Combined entity to be among top 3 hospital chains in India with more than 10,000 beds across 27 cities

CCI imposes penalties on UFO Moviez, others for anti-competitive practice

This comes after it was alleged that UFO Moviez entered into anti-competitive agreements with CTOs to help and assist the business of Scrabble Digital, as per the CCI order

CCI clears multi-layered deal involving TPG Growth, AINU and other firms

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday approved a multi-layered deal, involving global investment firm TPG's growth funds, South India-based healthcare services provider AINU and other entities. In a release, the regulator said it has cleared the combination involving Waverly Pte Ltd, TPG Growth V SF Markets Pte Ltd, TPG Growth III SF Pte Ltd, Asia Healthcare Holdings Pte Ltd, Rhea Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Asia Healthcare Advisory Holdings LLP and Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology Pvt Ltd (AINU). Based in Singapore, Waverly is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lathe Investment Pte Ltd, which is wholly owned by GIC (Ventures) Pte Ltd. Waverly is part of a group of investment holding companies managed by GIC Special Investments Pvt Ltd. AHH is a Singapore-incorporated company, primarily engaged in long-term investment holding activities. Also, through its direct/ indirect subsidiaries, the entity provides healthcare services in the areas of maternal, child, urology, ...

Reviewing feedback on draft rules for production cost norms: CCI chief

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is reviewing stakeholders' comments on the proposed regulations for the determination of cost of production, according to its chief Ravneet Kaur. As part of efforts to update the framework for assessing predatory pricing, the watchdog came out with the draft rules in February. "On the regulatory and policy front, the Commission initiated public consultation on the draft 'The Competition Commission of India (Determination of Cost of Production) Regulations, 2025'. We have received stakeholder comments and they are currently under review," Kaur said. In her message in the CCI's latest quarterly newsletter for the January-March period, Kaur also said the regulator remained active in scrutinising combinations to ensure they do not impede market competition. Competition law prohibits predatory pricing as an abusive conduct by a dominant enterprise. CCI's review of the existing regulations is aimed to align them with modern economic theories, ..

CCI seeks evidence in complaint against quick-commerce companies

The AICPDF had filed a complaint with CCI on behalf of its President, Dhairyashil Patil against Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart last month

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