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CCI raids: Leniency Program blows the lid off media cartelization

The CCI also considers "plus factors," additional indicators beyond mere parallel behavior, such as suspicious timing of price changes or communication records that suggest coordinated actions.

Brand Makers

CCI must align with market realities, conduct industry research before any intervention: Stakeholders

While media agencies face scrutiny, broadcasters argue that any regulatory action should take into account the financial realities of operating premium television channels and marquee events.

Agency News

Overnight raids and sleepless CEOs: How CCI cornered media giants

Inside the glass-walled offices of these advertising giants, a long and tense night unfolded. CEOs and senior executives were confined to their boardrooms under the watchful eyes of CCI officials.

Advertising

Breaking: CCI to expand media cartel probe, Big Tech & FMCG deals under scanner

Sources close to the investigation revealed that during the raids, CCI officials discovered digital evidence suggesting possible involvement of Big Tech companies in digital media-buying deals.

Agency News

GST probe opens a can of worms, triggered CCI raids on top ad agencies

Sources familiar with the matter revealed that CCI officials were reviewing key documents related to the investigation late into Tuesday night.

Agency News

EXCLUSIVE: After raids at GroupM, Dentsu and IPG, CCI raids offices of Publicis Groupe

The action comes after CCI initiated a case against the agencies and top broadcasters over allegedly fixing ad rates and discounts.

Agency News

CCI raids: Other top agencies also under scanner for alleged cartelisation

Under Section 3(3) of the Competition Act, 2002, any agreement between players in the same industry that directly or indirectly determines prices or restricts competition is illegal.

Agency News

CCI blocks legal access during raids at media agencies, IBDF office

Media agencies are yet to issue any statement related to the raids carried out in their premises.

Agency News

CCI seizes documents, electronic evidences from media agencies

CCI officials raided offices of GroupM, Dentsu and Interpublic Group in Mumbai, New Delhi and Gurugram. The CCI officials also visited the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation office for investigation.

Agency News

CCI raids GroupM, Dentsu and Interpublic Group offices

Sources told Storyboard18 that GroupM's Mumbai office near Mumbai airport Bay 99 has been blockaded by the CCI officials. The investigations are ongoing.

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