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This newsletter covers key competition law developments from 17 April 2026 to 01 June 2026. It examines various decisions of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), both relating to enforcement and combinations. This newsletter also covers important decisions during this period by various writ courts and appellate authorities. The full coverage of the newsletter is highlighted below.
Competition Commission of India
Enforcement Trends
- CCI directs investigation into a major alcohol beverage company on allegations of exclusive dealing
- CCI closes decade long probe into pricing practices of super specialty hospitals
- CCI dismisses information against a multinational IT company
- CCI dismisses allegations of abuse against a ride hailing platform
Combination Orders
- CCI imposes gun jumping penalty on Healthcare Group in education sector transaction
- CCI approves acquisitions in Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. and HCJI Holdings K.K by Citrus Investment LLC
- CCI approves acquisition of 20% shareholding in Shriram Finance by MUFG Bank
- CCI approves acquisition of 14.286% shareholding in Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited by Indriya Limited
Appellate and Writ Jurisdiction
- Supreme Court sets aside CCI’s highest gun jumping penalty order against global e-commerce major
- Orissa High Court reinforces procedural safeguards in competition investigations
- NCLAT remands matter back to CCI; sets aside penalty of INR 301.61 crore (~USD 31.7 million) on leading textile company
- NCLAT upholds CCI order in favour of government corporation engaged in procurement and wholesale distribution of alcoholic beverages in Kerala
- Radio taxi operator withdraws appeal before NCLAT
- Delhi High Court refuses to examine cartelization claims in tender dispute
Regulatory Development
- CCI invites stakeholder consultation for proposed amendments to Commitment Regulations