Competition Commission of India: News
26 Jan 2023
GoogleGoogle makes sweeping changes to the Android ecosystem in India
Last week, the Supreme Court of India refused to entertain Google's plea against a Competition Commission of India (CCI) order asking the company to change its business practices related to Android.
19 Jan 2023
GoogleSupreme Court rejects Google's appeal against CCI Android antitrust ruling
Google's Android dominance in India might be nearing an end. On Thursday, the Supreme Court refused to interfere with the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) ruling which denied the tech giant a stay in the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) order imposing a penalty of Rs. 1,337.76 crore.
16 Jan 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaGoogle "contrived emergency" in seeking stay on Android anti-trust ruling
The Supreme Court of India, on Monday, said it will hear Google's plea against the Competition Commission of India (CCI) order on the Android ecosystem on January 18.
10 Jan 2023
GoogleGoogle challenges CCI's Android antitrust ruling in the Supreme Court
Google's battle against the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has reached the country's apex court. The tech giant has challenged the competition watchdog's antitrust ruling in the Supreme Court of India.
06 Jan 2023
GoogleGoogle will challenge CCI's antitrust ruling in the Supreme Court
Earlier this week, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) refused to grant Google a stay against a Competition Commission of India (CCI) order imposing Rs. 1,336.7 crore penalty.
04 Jan 2023
GoogleNCLAT rejects Google's plea seeking interim stay against CCI order
In a blow for Google, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has refused to stay the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) order against the tech giant.
31 Oct 2022
GoogleGoogle plans to challenge CCI penalties worth Rs. 2,274 crore
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) recently imposed two penalties amounting to a total of Rs. 2,274 crore on Google.
21 Oct 2022
GoogleCCI fines Google Rs. 1,338 crore for anti-competitive practices
Google has been slapped with a Rs. 1,337.76 crore ($161.9 million) fine by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for its anti-competitive practices related to the Android ecosystem.
04 Jan 2022
Delhi High CourtIn setback for Future Group, Delhi HC rejects new plea
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by Future Group seeking to quash the arbitration proceedings with Amazon in Singapore.
19 Sep 2021
AndroidCompetition Commission of India says Google abused Android's dominance
According to a Competition Commission of India (CCI) report seen by Reuters, the Commission has concluded that Google flexed its "huge financial muscle," stifled competition, and prevented Android alternatives from developing in India.
02 Sep 2021
AppleApple slapped with antitrust complaint alleging unfair fees in India
Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has been hit with an antitrust filing in India against its 30% commission on in-app purchases, according to documents seen by Reuters.
10 Nov 2020
GoogleIndia launches antitrust investigation against Google over payments app
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday ordered a probe against tech giant Google over alleged abuse of its dominant position in its app store to promote its payments service.
07 Oct 2020
XiaomiGoogle accused of abusing Android TV's dominance in India: Report
Google is facing a new antitrust case in India.
27 Aug 2020
Alibaba GroupNewsBytes Briefing: Jeff Bezos is now worth $200bn, and more
In the updates since last night, Jeff Bezos, the richest person in the world, became richer than ever.
26 Aug 2020
IndiaAmazon accused of unfair business practices in India: Details here
Amazon's antitrust troubles are not just limited to the United States or the European Union.
17 Jan 2020
FlipkartPiyush Goyal snubs Bezos's $1bn investment announcement, Chidambaram slams him
Amazon chief Jeff Bezos came to India bearing gifts. The world's richest man promised to invest $1 billion to digitize small businesses, but this offer was welcomed rudely.
15 Jan 2020
AmazonJeff Bezos investing $1 billion to digitize India's small businesses
Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world, has said that his company, Amazon, will invest as much as $1 billion (approximately Rs. 7,100 crore) to digitize small businesses in India.
15 Jan 2020
Mukesh AmbaniAmazon boss Jeff Bezos visits India as traders plan protest
The world's richest man and Amazon Inc. boss, Jeff Bezos is in India for a three-day visit.
14 Jan 2020
FlipkartIndian government to investigate Flipkart and Amazon: Here's why
Leading e-commerce giants Flipkart and Amazon India have landed under the scanner of the Indian government.
07 Sep 2019
OYO RoomsOYO founder Ritesh booked for cheating hotelier of Rs. 1cr
OYO Hotels Founder and CEO Ritesh Agarwal has been booked by the Whitefield police in Bengaluru on charges of cheating and criminal breach.
08 Nov 2018
FlipkartCCI concludes Flipkart, Amazon not violating norms, rejects vendors' complaints
Fair trade watchdog Competition Commission of India (CCI) has concluded that the business practices of Flipkart and Amazon aren't in violation of competition norms and rejected allegations of abuse of market dominance made by a grouping of online vendors.
19 Aug 2018
IndiaWalmart completes acquisition of Flipkart, pumps in $2bn
On Saturday, Walmart announced that it had completed its $16bn acquisition deal with Flipkart.
02 Jul 2018
Flipkart10 lakh traders to protest against Flipkart-Walmart deal today
Around 10 lakh traders are launching a country-wide protest against the multibillion dollar deal between Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart and US-based retail giant Walmart.
15 Feb 2018
IndiaI am an entrepreneur, I should not be taken seriously
That entrepreneurs are dreamy is an understatement. People outside the 'chaar dewari' find this job glamorous, people inside it find it lonely.
09 Feb 2018
IndiaGoogle penalized with Rs. 136cr fine for abusing market position
National antitrust watchdog Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a fine of Rs. 136 crore on tech giant Google for indulging in "search bias" and abusing its dominant position in online web search and online search advertising markets.
29 Nov 2017
Indian Premier League (IPL)CCI imposes Rs. 52 crore penalty on BCCI
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 52.24 crore on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its anti-competitive practices with respect to IPL media rights.
27 Jun 2017
IndiaHDFC Life, Max rejig merger plans after IRDA's cancellation
Post Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDA) rejection of HDFC Life Insurance Co. Ltd and Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd's three-step union, the two firms have extended their merger deadline and have come up with a new structure in compliance with all norms.
26 Jun 2017
IndiaBanks not responsible for loss of valuables in lockers: RTI
If there is a burglary or theft at the bank where you have your safety deposit box and the perpetrators end up stealing the valuables that are present in the box, the bank will not compensate you for it.
10 Jun 2017
IndiaGovt plans more SBI-like mergers to create global-sized banks
Reports say that the Finance Ministry is now planning to replicate the success it has made with SBI's merger with its five associate banks and Bharatiya Mahila Bank.
14 May 2017
IndiaCancer drug gets embroiled in the prevailing Indian pharma conflict
Indian pharma is currently waging a war against Roche, a Swiss-based pharma major that has monopoly over a cancer drug, which can be provided at a much cheaper rate.
03 May 2017
IndiaMakeMyTrip raises $330 million in funding
Sources stated that MakeMyTrip has raised $330 in its latest round of funding from a mix of private placement of shares and from issuing fresh stock to investors Ctrip and Naspers.
28 Apr 2017
IndiaDeep nexus: Swiss firm Roche allegedly blocked cheaper cancer drugs
Competition Commission of India, the country's anti-trust regulator, has ordered a probe against Swiss drug maker Roche, which was allegedly attempting to maintain monopoly in the breast cancer drug market.
29 Jan 2017
IndiaCCI gives its nod to Reliance-Dassault joint venture
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) announced that it had approved the joint venture between French aircraft manufacturer, Dassault Aviation SA and Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group.
22 Jan 2017
IndiaMakeMyTrip, ibibo merger cleared by CCI
Documents filed by MakeMyTrip to the US Securities and Exchange Commission show that the Competition Commission of India has approved its acquisition of Ibibo Group.
19 Oct 2016
IndiaIbibo and MakeMyTrip to merge
Online-focused travel groups MakeMyTrip and Ibibo announced their merger plans.
04 Oct 2016
IndiaReliance-Dassault JV to execute defence offset obligations
Reliance Defence will be Dassault Aviation's Indian strategic partner and they will enter into a Dassault-Reliance joint venture (JV) called 'Dassault Reliance Aerospace'.