Competition Commission of India

NCLAT Halts CCI's WhatsApp Ban, Meta to Pay Half Fine

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has halted the five-year ban on WhatsApp imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Meta, WhatsApp's parent company, has been directed to deposit 50% of the Rs 213 crore penalty imposed by the CCI.

Jan 23, 2025

Google responds to CCI probe order into Google Play Store

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Friday ordered a probe into the Google Play Store, accusing the tech giant of exploiting its dominant position in the country's online market.

Mar 16, 2024

Google 'blatantly' ignoring CCI orders, charging app developers 11-26%, alleges ADIF

The Alliance of Digital India Foundation has claimed that Google in India is charging app developers an exorbitant 11 to 26 per cent commission

Feb 24, 2023

CCI issues directive to Tamil/Telugu cinema makers not to issue boycott appeals

The Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) and the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC), as well as its office-bearers, have been ordered to refrain from issuing boycott demands in the future.

Jun 24, 2021

CCI to investigate Flipkart, Amazon deep discounting on mobile phones

The CCI observed that the exclusive arrangements between phone brands and e-commerce platform, coupled with the allegation of linkages between these preferred sellers and e-commerce companies merits an investigation.

Jan 14, 2020

Are e-commerce firms Amazon and Flipkart going to face more regulatory pressure?

Brick-and-mortar traders have urged PM Modi to institute a ministerial-level inquiry into 'unholy nexus' between banks and e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart.

Nov 11, 2019

Maruti Suzuki under investigation for anti-competitive pricing policy

The CCI has been reviewing the allegations against Maruti Suzuki for about 10 months.

May 21, 2019

Players relieved after CCI overrules chess body, allows them to play

Four players were banned from playing in non-authorised chess events and stripped of their rankings. After the CCI stepped in, the chess body was forced to apologise for their mistake and reinstate the players.

Jul 22, 2018

Google says India anti-trust ruling could cause 'irreparable' harm: document

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in February fined Google $20 million for abusing its position in online web search and also slammed the company for preventing its partners from using competing search services.

May 18, 2018

CCI orders Google to pay a fine of Rs 136 crore, or 5% of average total revenue, in antitrust suit filed in 2012

The Competition Commission of India noted that Google had "abused its dominant position in online general web search and web search advertising services" in the country.

Feb 8, 2018

Alibaba seeks CCI approval as it eyes stake in Big Basket

While the details of Alibaba's offer, such as value and quantum of investment, are not yet known, CCI in a note confirmed that the firm had expressed an interest Big Basket.

Nov 14, 2017

Hyundai Creta records sales of 13,429 units in July

'Fine' brake for Hyundai: CCI slaps Rs 87 crore penalty on Korean auto maker for flouting trade practices

Hyundai directed to cease and desist from indulging in conduct found to be in contravention of the provisions.

Jun 15, 2017

CCI finds 4 Malayalam film bodies guilty of anti-competitive conduct

Malayalam movie director TG Vinayakumar's allegation of anti-competitive conduct carried out by four Malayalam film bodies was found to be true by the Competition Commission of India, which imposed penalty on the accused.

Mar 25, 2017

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CCI fines cement companies Rs 205 crore for cartelisation in Haryana

Shree Cement, UltraTech Cement, Jaiprakash Associates, JK Cement, Ambuja Cements, ACC and JK Lakshmi Cement have been fined for bid-rigging.

Jan 20, 2017

JK Cements and Lafarge among 11 cement companies fined Rs. 6,700 crore by CCI for cartelisation

The competition watchdog has also fined the Cement Manufacturers' Association Rs. 73 lakh.

Sep 1, 2016

Vodafone, Idea Cellular in 'exploratory' mega merger talks: Report

Even though Idea denied such rumours, CNBC-TV18 reported the two telcos have assessed the challenges and opportunities of such a move.

Aug 23, 2016

Lafarge India sale hits roadblock

The Competition Appellate Tribunal stayed the sale of 11 million tonnes of cement capacity by the company after an appeal by Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd.

Apr 14, 2016

Monsanto India upset at royalty-cut proposal, hints at holding back new Bt technology

Ninety percent of India's cotton production is currently from GM seeds, a large part of which is Monsanto's BT cotton.

Mar 5, 2016