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India’s antitrust regulator has approved Prosus’ acquisition of a minority stake in bike-taxi platform Rapido, removing a key regulatory hurdle for the transaction. The clearance signals confidence that the investment will not distort competition in the fast-evolving urban mobility market. For Rapido, the backing of a global technology investor provides access to capital and strategic expertise as it scales operations across Indian cities.

India’s Competition Commission has issued a directive to several liquor trade associations, instructing them to halt practices deemed restrictive to market competition. The order comes after investigators found evidence suggesting that certain groups were influencing supply dynamics, coordinating pricing conduct, or engaging in activities that could disadvantage consumers and disrupt fair trade.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for the acquisition of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC), marking a significant development in India’s asset management sector. This clearance facilitates strategic consolidation, enabling enhanced scale, operational efficiency, and competitive positioning in a rapidly evolving market. The deal is expected to strengthen the acquiring entity’s portfolio, deepen market penetration, and leverage ICICI Prudential AMC’s established distribution networks and fund management expertise.

India’s antitrust regulator, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has intensified scrutiny of Meta Platforms over WhatsApp’s controversial privacy policies. At the core of the dispute lies whether WhatsApp’s data-sharing framework with its parent company undermines user autonomy and distorts competition in India’s fast-growing digital economy. The issue has sparked regulatory pushback, legal battles, and heightened public concern over the control of personal data.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a complaint filed against Emaar India, clearing the real estate developer of allegations of anti-competitive conduct. The complaint, which raised concerns about pricing and market practices, was evaluated thoroughly, with the regulator finding no evidence to substantiate claims of unfair trade practices or market dominance abuse.

India’s competition regulator has launched an in-depth investigation into Google’s conduct in the digital advertising market, signaling heightened scrutiny over the tech giant’s business practices. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has found initial merit in allegations suggesting that Google may have leveraged its dominant position across segments of the online advertising value chain, potentially harming advertisers, publishers, and rival platforms.

In a decisive move signaling India’s maturing wealth management landscape, 360 ONE, formerly known as IIFL Wealth, has obtained approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire key wealth and asset management businesses of UBS in India. This landmark acquisition underscores 360 ONE’s ambition to solidify its leadership position in the ultra-high-net-worth segment, while enabling UBS to pivot strategically within the country.