CCI clears Omnicom’s acquisition of IPG.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the $30 billion merger between U.S.-based advertising giants Omnicom Group Inc. and Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG). The deal will create…
CCI issues new rules on predatory pricing.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has issued new regulations—the 2025 Cost of Production Rules—to assess predatory pricing by dominant firms. These rules replace the 2009 version and align with…
CCI approves Kandhari-Coca-Cola ₹2000 crore bottling deal.
The Competition Commission of India has approved Kandhari Global Beverages’ acquisition of a Coca-Cola bottling plant in northern Gujarat, a deal valued at around ₹2,000 crore. The move is part…
CCI Fines UFO Moviez & Qube Cinema Rs 2.69 Crore
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has fined UFO Moviez India Ltd and Qube Cinema Technologies Pvt Ltd a total of ₹2.69 crore for engaging in anti-competitive conduct. An investigation,…
CCI seeks more evidence in complaints against quick commerce platforms: Report.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has requested additional information from the All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) regarding their complaint against quick commerce platforms like Zepto, Blinkit, and…
Questions grow as CCI’s ongoing probe shakes the ad and media industry.
The CCI’s investigation into top media agencies in India, including GroupM, Dentsu, Madison, Publicis, and IPG, has raised more questions than answers. Speculation surrounds whether agencies were colluding to overcharge…
CCI vs. Meta: Appellate court to decide on WhatsApp data sharing.
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) will decide on January 23rd regarding Meta’s appeal against a Rs 213.14 crore penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for…