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    CCI tweak puts digital platforms in the line of antitrust fire

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    “The interplay between online and offline markets has changed significantly in recent times, prompting this change from the CCI,” said one of the persons, who did not wish to be identified.

    New Delhi: A change in the interpretation of ‘relevant market’ by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has opened up several digital platforms to an antitrust probe. The CCI is currently investigating at least a dozen leading digital platforms, including Amazon, Flipkart, Zomato and Swiggy, for alleged violation of competition rules, said people aware of the matter.Earlier, the commission used to club online and offline markets while
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