Parliamentary panel urges CCI to deter repeat competition-law violations
A Rajya Sabha panel has asked the Competition Commission of India to apply penalty guidelines rigorously, raise sanctions for repeat breaches and keep the competition framework current for digital markets. The recommendations aim to prevent violations being treated as a routine cost of doing business and strengthen protections for MSMEs and startups.
A Rajya Sabha panel urged the CCI to rigorously apply penalty guidelines, including higher penalties for repeat violations, and periodically update India’s competition-law framework to address digital-era challenges and protect small businesses, MSMEs and startups.
Why this matters
The recommendation extends the recent signal that a parliamentary panel called for tougher CCI action on repeat corporate violations, reinforcing scrutiny of deterrence and enforcement.
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