Competition Law and Antitrust Law

The Competition Commission of India issued multiple antitrust enforcement orders in June 2026, investigating exploitative practices in beauty pageants, penalizing truck associations for price-fixing in Odisha's mineral transport sector, and closing a long-standing pharmaceutical distribution case. The Commission also approved numerous mergers and acquisitions across infrastructure, energy, consumer goods, and technology sectors while addressing allegations of abuse of dominance in real estate, airport trans

Australia's mandatory merger notification regime, which began in January 2026, is already facing proposed amendments just six months into operation. The government seeks to refine key aspects including how non-notified acquisitions are handled, extending clearance periods, and clarifying notification requirements for minority investments.

India's Competition Commission has clarified its jurisdiction to examine allegations of abuse of dominant position in the aviation sector, rejecting IndiGo's argument that sectoral regulation by DGCA excludes competition law oversight. The landmark ruling establishes that regulatory frameworks can coexist when they serve distinct purposes, with significant implications for how market dominance and anti-competitive conduct are assessed across regulated industries.