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ASIA BRIEFINGAsian Foreign Investment News, Analysis and Opinion from across Asia, ASEAN, China, India, Russia and the Belt & Road InitiativeASIA BRIEFING × About Us Dezan Shira & Associates Personnel Publication Store Asiapedia Events Media Pack Connect with Us × Search × Please login to continue Email Password Login Subscribe Forgot your password? click here. Other Briefings ▼ Asia Briefing China Briefing ASEAN Briefing India Briefing Vietnam Briefing Middle East Briefing SUBSCRIBE More Information Current Headlines By Region: China ASEAN India Middle East Vietnam Across Asia Go to: Publications Media India’s Anti-Trust Law Updates: Stricter Scrutiny, New Thresholds, and Faster Approvals 2024-10-03 In September 2024, India notified several amendments to the Competition Act, 2023, which are expected to have a major impact on both domestic and international corporate mergers. Post the enactment of the latest amendments, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) now requires companies with significant operations in India to notify the regulator of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and amalgamations (collectively called “combinations”) that exceed INR 20 billion (US$238 million). This follows the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) setting this threshold under the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023, with provisions to define “substantial business operations.” Get Asia Briefing's Daily Updates Free on Featured Business News China Briefing Renegotiating Long-Term Commercial Contract for Greater Cost Savings 10/03/2024 All long-term commercial contracts that represent significant and fixed costs for a business are suitable for renegotiation. A comprehensive approach with flexible pricing terms and robust performance management leads to significant savings and greater resilience. 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