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IPO Readiness For PE-Backed Companies: Alignment Issues Between Founders And Investors
When a private equity-backed company prepares for an IPO, founders and investors face critical alignment challenges around governance rights, exit mechanisms, and regulatory compliance. The transition from private to public markets fundamentally restructures board composition, shareholder protections, and decision-making authority, creating friction between contractual obligations and SEBI's transparency requirements. Understanding how to navigate these competing interests while maintaining business continu
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Agama Law Associates
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CCI Finds 17 Assam Contractors Guilty Of Bid-Rigging But Does Not Impose Penalties
The Competition Commission of India has found 17 electrical contractors guilty of bid rigging in 73 tenders floated by the Assam Police Housing Corporation Limited, establishing collusion through cover bidding and bid rotation arrangements. Despite conclusive evidence of cartelization including identical bid prices, replicated errors, and coordinated communications, the CCI opted against imposing financial penalties due to the small scale of the businesses involved, though it issued a stern warning against
India Anti-trust
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AZB & Partners
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CCI Dismisses Excessive Pricing Allegations Against Delhi’s Max Hospital
After a decade-long investigation into allegations of anti-competitive practices in Delhi's hospital sector, India's Competition Commission has delivered a landmark ruling on aftermarket abuse and excessive pricing. The case, which began with complaints about disposable syringe markups at Max Super Specialty Hospital, evolved into a comprehensive examination of pricing practices across 12 super specialty hospitals, ultimately establishing critical precedents for defining healthcare aftermarkets and applying
India Anti-trust
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AZB & Partners
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CCI Dismisses Abuse Of Dominance Claims Against Adani Group
India's Competition Commission recently examined allegations of abuse of dominance against Adani Group entities and government bodies in the solar power sector, raising questions about the boundaries between competition law and regulatory compliance. The case centered on whether tender design decisions and alleged bribery constitute anti-competitive conduct under the Competition Act. The CCI's threshold dismissal provides clarity on what types of grievances fall outside the scope of competition law enforcem
India Anti-trust
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