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OPINION | Ensuring a Level Playing Field: How regulation can prevent AI from stifling competition

A recent study by the competition watchdog shows AI-led market concentration is rising. Expect a regulatory pushback as the still coalescing philosophy is directionally clear: data asymmetry is both a competition and a governance problem 

Blinkit, Instamart, other quick commerce firms brace for higher competitive intensity after Zepto’s $450 mn fundraise: Analysts

Analysts say competitive pressure in India’s quick commerce space has been rising for several quarters, and Zepto’s recent fundraise is set to sharpen it further as Blinkit doubles store count, Instamart leans on discounts, and Reliance, Flipkart and Amazon expand into new city tiers

MeitY, CCI explore MoU route to align with Data Protection Board under DPDP Act

Meeting focuses on consent rules, data as ‘currency’ in deals; experts say overlaps with competition law inevitable but manageable through cooperation

Swiggy Q1 FY26: Steady performance, but profitability remains a concern

Near-term focus of the company shifts to driving efficiency and narrowing losses

AI and Competition: CCI weighs risks of algorithmic collusion

As AI tools reshape pricing and competition dynamics, regulators like the CCI are scrutinising their potential to enable collusion. A nuanced, case-by-case approach is essential to balance innovation with market fairness and accountability

Bank of Baroda, L&T, Biocon, IndusInd Bank, Nestle India| Stocks On Radar

Bank of Baroda Q3 results: Net profit rises 5.6% to Rs 4,837 crore, NII up 3%. L&T Q3 results: Net profit rises 14% to Rs 3,359 crore, but misses estimates as EBITDA margins fall. Biocon Q3 results: All business segments grow; EBITDA up 16%, revenue rises 7%. IndusInd Bank Q3 Preview: Profit may see sharp 39% YoY fall amid rising slippages. Nestle India Q3 Preview: Net profit may slip 9% on increased competition

MeitY hosts think tanks to debate impact of Digital Competition Bill on industry

In the coming days, the IT ministry is expected to meet more industry bodies and representatives of companies.

Stakeholder positions 'misrepresented' in CDCL report on Big Tech regulation

In the report, Nasscom and AZB and Partners were said to be "in favour of ex-ante regulation" for digital markets, which refers to regulatory measures implemented in anticipation of potential problems

Not perturbed by conglomerates entering paints business; not an easy sector to crack: Asian Paints CEO

With a share of over 50 percent, Asian Paints leads the market by a distance, followed by Berger Paints with 18%, Kansai Nerolac Paints with 15%, and AkzoNobel (Dulux) with 7%.

Cement industry ‘under construction’ as leader protects market amid high M&A activity

Analysts expect the bigger players will continue to buy up smaller companies and consolidate to protect and gain market share on expectations of robust demand.

Diagnostics players have become rational in terms of pricing: Thyrocare CEO

Throcare had normalised EBITDA of 30 percent in Q2 of FY24 and in the same period the previous year.

Air India CEO meets CCI chief on pending Vistara merger

The CCI’s scrutiny comes amid growing concerns within the industry about a duopoly, with a merged Air India-Vistara and IndiGo controlling more than 75% of the domestic market as smaller rivals such as SpiceJet and Go First struggle.

Volkswagen takes steps to boost its China business as first-half earnings fall by 20%

Volkswagen reaffirmed its financial outlook for the year and said it was taking steps to strengthen its business in China, where it has seen sales decline in the face of stronger local competition.

Regulation of digital markets: MCA to look into competition issues, MeitY to handle technical matters

While MeitY is slated to come up with the Digital India Bill which would supersede the Information Technology Act 2000, an MCA-appointed panel is working on the Digital Competiton Law -- a separate law that is aimed at tackling Big Tech firms' anti-competitive practices.

A case for curbing anti competitive practices by PSUs

The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a landmark verdict involving Coal India that settles the debate on extending necessary antitrust scrutiny on PSUs and government companies.

Cement prices may fall 1-3% on rising competition, falling input costs: Report

Cooling input costs will also help cut retail prices, Crisil Ratings said in a report on Tuesday.

New governing council of IAMAI meets for the first time since getting elected

According to sources, during the meeting which was held on June 14, governing council members held discussions on Big Tech, prioritising start-ups in Internet and Mobile Association's (IAMAI) charter and so on

Government's mSeva app store gains popularity as call for homegrown alternatives grows

With 1.38 billion people in India, the government sees this as an opportunity to promote platforms like mSeva, as a "trusted, indigenous platform for mobile apps," said Kapil Kant Kamal, joint director in C-DAC.

On new IAMAI governing council's agenda: Google billing policy and anti-competitive framework

On May 25, industry body Internet and Mobile Association of India announced the results to its 24-member governing council, with homegrown companies winning all seats. Big Tech companies will have no representation in the governing council for the next two years

Indian entrepreneurs stage desi coup as Dream11 founder Harsh Jain elected IAMAI chairperson

Rajesh Magow of MakeMyTrip will become the vice chairperson and Times Internet's Satyan Gajwani will be the Treasurer.

All you need to know about the tussle at IAMAI on Big Tech, competition law, and elections

This controversy will seemingly reach its climax when the results of the ongoing elections to IAMAI's governing council are announced later this month.

Digital Competition Law will impact investment in start-ups: IAMAI's submission to CDCL

A few companies and personalities from the Indian startup ecosystem disagree with IAMAI's position, claiming that they support such a law and that Big Tech companies influenced the industry body's opposition.

Varun Beverages: Is there any fizz left after the decent run-up?

Focusing on under-penetrated markets and higher distribution reach; investment in retail outlets will drive revenues and earnings growth

In the long term our competition is private vehicle ownership: Uber India President Prabhjeet Singh

Uber India continues to be competition-aware but not competition-obsessed. There is space for multiple players to operate, he says.