The Latest Breaking News from CCI

Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Crown Castle's Report

Crown Castle is set to release its third-quarter earnings in a couple of weeks, and analysts are expecting its EPS to grow by a single digit.

Barchart · Oct 9

Competition Commission okays BNP Paribas-IndiaFirst Life Insurance deal

Competition Commission of India approved BNP Paribas Cardif's proposal to acquire a 26% stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd. The stake will be purchased from private equity company Warburg Pincus. The insurance firm said step in its international growth and diversification strategy and strengthens its presence in India. In…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

CCI approves L’Oreal India’s acquisition of personal care firm Onesto Labs

The Competition Commission of India has approved L’Oréal India’s acquisition of 100% of Onesto Labs, the parent company of digital-first personal care platform Innovist, which owns brands including Bare Anatomy, Chemist at Play, SunScoop and Anecdote. The approval comes after L’Oréal announced plans in June to acquire a majority stake…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

India investigates global fragrance giants over price collusion, document shows

Indian authorities are investigating global fragrance companies for alleged price collusion. This new case follows an ongoing probe into labor anti-poaching deals. The Competition Commission of India is examining cartelization in the fragrance sector. A previously drafted report was recalled due to commercial secret redaction issues. The market for flavors…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Prudential gets CCI nod to acquire 75 pc stake in Bharti Life Insurance

India's fair trade regulator CCI has approved Prudential Corporation Holdings' stake acquisition. This acquisition involves a significant equity shareholding in Bharti Life Insurance Company. UK-based Prudential plc will acquire a majority 75 percent stake for Rs 3,500 crore. The transaction requires Prudential to reduce its holding in an existing venture.…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Tata Steel gets CCI nod to acquire additional 23% stake in TM International Logistics

The Competition Commission of India has approved Tata Steel’s acquisition of an additional 23% stake in TM International Logistics from IQ Martrade. The transaction will raise Tata Steel’s holding to 74%, making it the majority shareholder, while NYK Europe will retain 26%. IQ Martrade will exit the joint venture.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

3 Infrastructure Stocks Built Around the Backbone of the Economy

National Grid, American Tower and Crown Castle offer high-yield dividends and upside to price targets as investors rotate from volatile AI stocks into infrastructure plays in 2026.

MarketBeat · Aug 18

SC upholds NCLAT order setting aside CCI's Rs 301.6-cr penalty on Grasim Industries

The Supreme Court upheld an NCLAT order concerning Grasim Industries. This decision set aside a significant penalty previously imposed by the CCI. The fair trade regulator must now rehear the Aditya Birla Group firm's case. The NCLAT found that Grasim was not given a proper opportunity to present arguments. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

What's in a name? Publicis challenges India antitrust probe over brand-versus-entity jumble

France's Publicis has filed a court challenge against India's antitrust regulator. The company argues the Competition Commission of India wrongly named its global brand. This dispute has effectively delayed the antitrust investigation into advertising rates and discounts. The broader case could reshape how advertising is priced and sold in India.…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

CCI clears Go Digit Infoworks merger with insurer; Fairfax entity to hold 57.28% stake

The Competition Commission of India approved Go Digit Infoworks' merger with Go Digit General Insurance. This transaction will see Go Digit Infoworks Services merge into the insurer, which remains the surviving entity. Following the merger, the Fairfax group entity will hold a majority stake in Go Digit General Insurance. Separately,…

The Economic Times · Jul 28