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CCI orders detailed probe against Oyo, MakeMyTrip for unfair biz practices
The order came on a complaint filed by Rubtub Solutions Pvt Ltd which operates under the brand name of Treebo Hotels in India and is in the business of providing franchising services to budget hotels.
 "CCI orders detailed probe against Oyo, MakeMyTrip for unfair biz practices")
NTPC's acquisition of entire stake in NEEPCO, THDC India gets CCI nod
As part of transactions, NTPC will acquire 100 per cent of the issued and paid-up share capital of the NEEPCO and 74.5 per cent stake in THDC India
 "NTPC's acquisition of entire stake in NEEPCO, THDC India gets CCI nod")
CCI vs Amazon and Flipkart: A test case for Indian e-commerce platforms
In its January 13 order, CCI argued that the business models of the e-commerce platforms under investigation threaten to cause "appreciable" adverse effect on competition.
 "CCI vs Amazon and Flipkart: A test case for Indian e-commerce platforms")
Changes in CCI norms proposed to bring buyer cartels under competition law
The ministry also sought to give monetary and penal powers to the director general for investigation under the Competition Commission of India (CCI)
 "Changes in CCI norms proposed to bring buyer cartels under competition law")
Govt proposes amendments to competition law; seeks comments on the Bill
The draft bill to amend the Competition Act, 2002, has been made public more than six months after an expert panel suggested sweeping changes to the law
 "Govt proposes amendments to competition law; seeks comments on the Bill")
CCI okays GMR's 49% stake sale in airport business to France's Groupe ADP
The regulator's clearance is through the green channel, which allows for an automatic system for speedy approval of combinations, subject to certain conditions
 "CCI okays GMR's 49% stake sale in airport business to France's Groupe ADP")
After Amazon, Walmart's Flipkart challenges India antitrust probe
The Competition Commission of India in January ordered a probe into alleged violations of competition law and certain discounting practices by the two e-commerce giants
 "After Amazon, Walmart's Flipkart challenges India antitrust probe")
CCI agrees to add Fab Hotels against Go-MMT,Oyo probe for predatory pricing
The complaint against the two firms was filed Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India.
 "CCI agrees to add Fab Hotels against Go-MMT,Oyo probe for predatory pricing")
Hearing into Amazon's petition against CCI probe to continue on third day
The CCI had ordered an investigation against e-commerce companies including Amazon and Flipkart
 "Hearing into Amazon's petition against CCI probe to continue on third day")
Our duty is to ensure fair competition, CCI tells Karnataka High Court
DVM counsel calls relationship between Amazon and sellers 'tentacles of octopus'
 "Our duty is to ensure fair competition, CCI tells Karnataka High Court")
No prima facie evidence with CCI for probe, Amazon tells Karnataka HC
Amazon argued that it is just a marketplace entity and has no preferred sellers while it does not have exclusivity deals with brands
 "No prima facie evidence with CCI for probe, Amazon tells Karnataka HC")
With amended regulations, CCI's DG to have more flexibility in probes
Earlier, DG's report was required to have "findings on each of the allegations made in the information or reference, as the case may be" along with all the evidences collected during probe.
 "With amended regulations, CCI's DG to have more flexibility in probes")
CCI drew Rs 840 cr in fines from 126 firms in last 3 years: Govt tells LS
During 2016-17, the fair trade regulator levied a total fine of Rs 208.39 crore on 18 companies in 4 cases
 "CCI drew Rs 840 cr in fines from 126 firms in last 3 years: Govt tells LS")
Amazon challenges India antitrust probe, cites 'irreparable' loss
Last month the CCI ordered an investigation of Amazon and rival Flipkart, owned by Walmart , over alleged violations of competition law and certain discounting practices
 "Amazon challenges India antitrust probe, cites 'irreparable' loss")
Pramod Kumar Singh appointed wholetime member of pension fund regulator
He is at present Competition Commission of India (CCI) secretary
 "Pramod Kumar Singh appointed wholetime member of pension fund regulator")
Blowing the whistle: What the CCI's changed stance means for e-tailers
The Commission's latest study on the e-commerce market is almost a precursor to the Amazon-Flipkart probe order and it also sheds light on the Commission's new thought process
 "Blowing the whistle: What the CCI's changed stance means for e-tailers")
CCI approves Amazon's 0.51% equity share acquisition of Quess Corp
Quess Corp Group and its subsidiaries are engaged in various activities in the market for provision of facilities management services in India
 "CCI approves Amazon's 0.51% equity share acquisition of Quess Corp")
Probe ordered against Asian Paints for denying market access to JSW Paints
The order came after JSW Paints filed a complaint alleging that Asian Paints threatened various dealers in Karnataka, Telangana and Tamil Nadu from dealing with JSW Paints
 "Probe ordered against Asian Paints for denying market access to JSW Paints")
CCI's suggestions for e-commerce companies receive a mixed reaction
The Confederation of All India Traders has opposed the proposed self-regulation
 "CCI's suggestions for e-commerce companies receive a mixed reaction")
CCI okays ROC Investment's stake buy in Star Health via green channel
The green channel is an automatic system for speedy approval for certain categories of mergers and acquisitions
 "CCI okays ROC Investment's stake buy in Star Health via green channel")
