India’s competition probes need smarter and faster resolutions
- Team InGovern
- Jul 16
- 1 min read
Our Founder and MD, Mr. Shriram Subramanian, recently wrote an article in Moneycontrol on the need for quicker, smarter resolutions in India’s competition law enforcement to align with global standards and support economic growth.
India’s current model of long-drawn Competition Commission of India (CCI) probes, often stretching 2–5 years, hurts innovation, investor sentiment, and regulatory efficiency. Drawing from global practices like the EU’s commitment decisions and the US consent decrees, he advocates for a time-bound settlement framework that expedites outcomes without diluting enforcement.
With SEBI and RBI already demonstrating effective use of settlements and compounding, the 2022 Competition Amendment Bill offers the CCI similar authority. However, execution lags behind. Prolonged delays not only clog regulatory pipelines but also risk deterring legitimate business conduct.
The article calls for a clear, transparent, and accountable settlement mechanism to boost compliance, unlock capital flows, and ensure CCI focuses on serious anti-competitive conduct, vital for India’s $5 trillion aspirations.
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