CCI Joins ICN Steering Committee

October 26, 2023

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has achieved a significant milestone by securing a place on the esteemed 18-member steering committee of the International Competition Network (ICN). This accomplishment comes as a result of consistent efforts by the Indian regulatory body.

The Role of the Steering Committee

  • The steering committee serves as the apex body within the International Competition Network (ICN).
  • The ICN is a global organization consisting of 140 competition agencies, providing antitrust authorities with a specialized and informal platform for maintaining regular communication and addressing practical competition-related issues.

The ICN’s Mission

  • The International Competition Network is uniquely dedicated to the enforcement of competition law worldwide.
  • Its membership includes national and multinational competition authorities from various countries. Members actively contribute to the network’s objectives through their participation in project-oriented and results-driven working groups.

Recent Developments in India’s Role

  • In the past month, India hosted the bi-annual conference of competition regulators from the BRICS grouping, marking a significant event after a decade. During this conference, various topics related to antitrust regulations were deliberated upon, including those pertaining to digital players and the leniency regime.
  • This achievement underscores India’s growing influence and active participation in international forums dedicated to competition law and antitrust regulations. As a member of the ICN steering committee, the Competition Commission of India is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping global competition policy and practices.
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