CCI moves to add Publicis India entity TLG to advertising cartel probe

India’s competition regulator has told the Delhi High Court it will add TLG India, Publicis Groupe’s local operating entity, to its investigation into alleged coordination of advertising rates, discounts and commercial terms among major agency groups and industry bodies.

— Filed Fri, 31 Jul, 2026, 15:07 IST · Source Mint · Updated

CCI told the Delhi High Court it will add Publicis Groupe’s Indian operating entity, TLG India, to its advertising cartel investigation. The probe examines alleged coordination of advertising rates, discounts and commercial terms among major agencies and industry bodies.

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