The Competition Commission of India approved four transactions, including Adani Power’s acquisition of GVK Energy and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s stake in Ctrl S Datacenters. CCI also cleared Thriveni Earthmovers’ purchase of a stake in Lloyds Engineering Works and approved a merger involving three entities into one company.
Arha Media and Broadcasting and Mebigo Labs, among other startups, have appealed against Google’s billing policy for apps on its platform before the Supreme Court. They allege Google abused its dominant market position by charging excessively high fees. The case could reshape how app stores handle billing terms in India.
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EU regulators have extended a deadline for Google after finding its initial plan to address competition concerns insufficient. The European Commission says it needs a stronger remedy to protect European businesses and citizens. Google is in ongoing talks with regulators to reach an acceptable solution, while a final decision—including possible fines—is being prepared.
The US Justice Department’s antitrust chief has warned dealmakers against using AI disruption as a catch all excuse during merger reviews. Any claim that AI will fundamentally change competition must be supported by real evidence. Companies are urged to engage with the division early, and the DOJ says it will not tolerate misleading statements, even if an AI narrative seems tempting.
A top Google scientist has urged EU regulators to reconsider a proposal that would require sharing search engine data with rivals such as OpenAI. Google argues that even anonymized datasets can be re-identified by today’s advanced AI systems, risking users’ privacy. A Google expert is set to meet EU officials, with a key decision expected by July 27.
NCLAT has set aside the Competition Commission of India’s Rs 301.6 crore penalty on Grasim Industries, directing the CCI to conduct a fresh hearing. The tribunal said Grasim was denied a chance to argue after the CCI disagreed with its own investigation wing’s findings. The dispute relates to alleged dominance in the viscose staple fibre market.
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The Competition Commission of India has rejected AGI Greenpac’s renewed challenge to the green channel approval granted for Independent Sugar Corporation’s acquisition of Hindusthan National Glass & Industries. AGI Greenpac alleged undisclosed equity participation and a control transfer, but the CCI found no significant market overlaps or material changes that would justify interfering with the earlier clearance.
The European Commission has published new guidelines for Google, pushing the company to make key services available so rivals—including AI competitors—can compete more fairly. The move supports the Digital Markets Act, aiming to reduce platform gatekeeping in online search and AI technology and create a more level playing field.
India’s Competition Amendment Bill targets delays in merger and acquisition approvals by pushing stricter, faster review timelines. Backers argue the updated approach is needed for today’s fast-moving markets, while companies may face tighter procedural deadlines for regulatory clearance. The bill’s changes aim to reduce waiting periods and accelerate decisions on M&A transactions.
India’s Competition Commission of India has dismissed a complaint targeting Adani Group entities and others in connection with a Solar Energy Corporation of India tender. The CCI said there was no initial evidence of anti-competitive practices and noted the Adani Group does not appear to hold dominance in the power generation market, effectively ending the probe at the preliminary stage.
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Turkey’s competition authority has opened an investigation into Spotify, focusing on whether the music-streaming platform favors specific rights holders through its algorithms. Regulators will also examine whether Spotify’s subscription pricing in Turkey may unfairly restrict competitors and rights holders, potentially raising antitrust concerns.
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