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{{Short description|Indian civil servant}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Ashok Kumar Gupta
| name = Ashok Kumar Gupta
| office = Chair of the [[Competition Commission of India]]
| office = Chair of the [[Competition Commission of India]]
| predecessor = Sudhir Mital (acting)
| predecessor = Devender Kumar Sikri
| termstart = November 9, 2018
| termstart = 12 November 2018
| termend = 25 October 2022
| primeminister = [[Narendra Modi]]
| successor = Sangeeta Verma
| education = [[Delhi University]] (B.S.) <br/>[[Syracuse University]] (M.P.A.)<br/>[[University of Madras]] (M.Phil)
| education = [[Delhi University]] (Mechanical Engineering) <br/>[[Syracuse University]] (M.P.A.)<br/>[[University of Madras]] (M.Phil)
| profession = Regulator, civil servant
| profession = Civil Servant
| birth_date = 26 October 1957
| spouse = Dr. Priti Gupta
| nationality = Indian
| image = Photo CP.jpg
}}
}}


'''Ashok Kumar Gupta''' (Hindi: अशोक कुमार गुप्ता) was an Indian civil servant and served as the Chairperson of the Competition Commission of India. He was formerly Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Defence Production as well as CMD, Tamil Nadu Cements; Special Secretary (Finance), Government of Tamil Nadu; and District Magistrate, Villupuram. He has also served on the Boards of Central and State PSUs such as Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., Heavy Engineering Corporation, and Tamil Nadu Cements.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=The Commission |url=https://www.cci.gov.in/commission |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511121913/http://www.cci.gov.in:80/commission |archive-date=2016-05-11 |website=[[Competition Commission of India]]}}</ref> Gupta has contributed to the formulation of the Centre's Automobile Policy, Prime Minister’s Rojgar Yojana, and ‘Make’ Procedure in defence procurement.
'''Ashok Kumar Gupta''' ({{Lang-hi|अशोक कुमार गुप्ता}}) is an Indian regulator who serves as Chair of the [[Competition Commission of India]] (CCI), India's national [[Competition regulator|competition regulatory agency]]. Kumar is an alumnus of the [[Indian Administrative Service]]'s (IAS) [[Tamil Nadu]] cadre.


== Education and career ==
== Education ==
Gupta received his degree in [[mechanical engineering]] from [[Delhi University]]. Gupta later attended [[Syracuse University]] (SU) in the [[United States]], where he received his [[Master of Public Administration|Master's of Public Administration]] (MPA) degree. While at SU, Gupta published his dissertation ''A Study Of R&D/Marketing Interface And Innovation Success In High Technology Firms'' (1984), which concluded that [[research and development]] (R&D) and marketing integration is crucial to the success of an organization.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Gupta|first=Ashok|date=1984-01-01|title=A Study Of R&D/Marketing Interface And Innovation Success In High Technology Firms|url=https://surface.syr.edu/busad_etd/65|journal=Business Administration - Dissertations}}</ref>
Gupta has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi University. Subsequently, he received a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from Syracuse University (SU). Gupta’s Master’s project at SU, "Regulatory Framework for Health Care Organisations in India", contributed to the Central Government’s decision of enacting the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Gupta |first=Ashok |date=1984-01-01 |title=A Study Of R&D/Marketing Interface And Innovation Success In High Technology Firms |url=https://surface.syr.edu/busad_etd/65 |journal=Business Administration - Dissertations}}</ref> Gupta received his M.Phil. in Defence and Strategic Studies from the University of Madras.<ref name=":0" />


== Career ==
Gupta went on to receive his [[Master of Philosophy|M.Phil]] degree in [[Military science|Defence and Strategic Studies]] from the [[University of Madras]]. During his career, Gupta served at different times in the Ministries of [[Ministry of Health (India)|Health]], [[Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises|Heavy Industries]], [[Ministry of Shipping (India)|Shipping]], [[Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises|MSME]], and [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)|Commerce and Industry]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Commission|url=https://www.cci.gov.in/commission|url-status=live|website=[[Competition Commission of India]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511121913/http://www.cci.gov.in:80/commission |archive-date=2016-05-11 }}</ref>


=== As an IAS Officer ===
== Competition Commission of India (CCI) ==
Gupta joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1981 and served in the following posts:<ref name=":0" />
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On November 9, 2018, Gupta was appointed Chair of the [[Competition Commission of India]] (CCI) for a term expiring October 25, 2022, when Gupta will turn 65.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Ashok Kumar Gupta appointed as the chairman of Competition Commission of India|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/ashok-kumar-gupta-appointed-as-the-chairman-of-competition-commission-of-india/articleshow/66560757.cms?from=mdr|access-date=2021-09-24}}</ref> In a September 2020 interview with ''[[The Indian Express]]'', Gupta argued that [[market concentration]] itself is not an issue, and that the dominance of a single firm in an industry should only be regulated if it is "abused".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-15|title=Ashok Kumar Gupta: 'Concentration of power by itself not a concern … CCI can see if dominance abused or not'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/business/ashok-kumar-gupta-concentration-of-power-by-itself-not-a-concern-cci-can-see-if-dominance-abused-or-not-7146664/|access-date=2021-09-24|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>


* Secretary, Department of Defence Production, Government of India;
=== COVID-19 response ===
* Additional/Special Secretary, Department of Defence Production, Government of India;
As CCI Chair, Gupta helped coordinate India's regulatory policies during the [[COVID-19 pandemic in India|COVID-19 pandemic]], which disrupted the country's economic function. In conjunction with the governments of [[Brazil]], [[Russia]], [[China]], and [[South Africa]], the Gupta-led CCI signed onto the “Statement of the [[BRICS]] Competition Authorities on COVID-19”.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gupta|first=Ashok Kumar|date=2021-04-13|title=The Year Gone By… Competition Law in the Time of a Pandemic – Some Reflections|url=https://www.competitionpolicyinternational.com/the-year-gone-by-competition-law-in-the-time-of-a-pandemic-some-reflections/|access-date=2021-09-24|website=Competition Policy International|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2020, the Gupta-led CCI received approximately 85 [[Mergers and acquisitions|combination]] filings, with 74 being approved by the commission, including three with remedies.<ref>{{Cite web|last=PTI|title=Competition Commission to have regional presence; more streamlined processes: CCI chief|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/competition-comm-to-have-regional-presence-more-streamlined-processes-cci-chief/article33485884.ece|access-date=2021-09-24|website=@businessline|language=en}}</ref>
* Joint Secretary, Department of Defence, Government of India;
* Joint Secretary. & Sr. Directing Staff, National Defence College;
* Joint Secretary, Department of Health, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India;
* Director, Department of Heavy Industry, Government of India;
* Director, Department of Small Scale Industries, Ministry of Industry, Government of India;
* Special Secretary, Finance, Government of Tamil Nadu;
* Additional Secretary/Special Secretary, Prohibition & Excise, Government of Tamil Nadu;
* Chairman & Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Cements;
* Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Steels; and
* Deputy Chairman, Chennai Port Trust.


=== Approach to technology industry issues ===
=== Competition Commission of India (CCI) ===
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Gupta was appointed chair of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on 12 November 2018<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ashok Kumar Gupta appointed as the chairman of Competition Commission of India |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/ashok-kumar-gupta-appointed-as-the-chairman-of-competition-commission-of-india/articleshow/66560757.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2021-09-24}}</ref> and has focused on reinforcing the Commission’s enforcement and advocacy actions in digital markets<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-01-15 |title=Ashok Kumar Gupta: 'Concentration of power by itself not a concern … CCI can see if dominance abused or not' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/business/ashok-kumar-gupta-concentration-of-power-by-itself-not-a-concern-cci-can-see-if-dominance-abused-or-not-7146664/ |access-date=2021-09-24 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Ashok Kumar |date=2021-04-13 |title=The Year Gone By… Competition Law in the Time of a Pandemic – Some Reflections |url=https://www.competitionpolicyinternational.com/the-year-gone-by-competition-law-in-the-time-of-a-pandemic-some-reflections/ |access-date=2021-09-24 |website=Competition Policy International |language=en-US}}</ref> and responding to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Regulating competition in times of Covid-19 |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/regulating-competition-in-times-of-covid-19/2105885/ |website=Financialexpress |date=15 October 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
In the wake of efforts to regulate large [[Technology industry|technology companies]] in China, the [[United States]], and the [[European Union]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Amaro|first=Silvia|date=2021-09-24|title=China and the U.S. are challenging Europe's role as top tech regulator|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/24/china-and-the-us-are-challenging-europes-role-as-top-tech-regulator.html|access-date=2021-09-24|website=CNBC|language=en}}</ref> Gupta has advocated for India to take a similar approach towards "Big Tech". Gupta has argued that digital markets have become "centres for entrenched and unchecked dominance", and under his leadership the CCI has launched investigations into [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] and [[Google]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-11|title=CCI Chairman Ashok Kumar Gupta: Digital markets lately have become 'centres for unchecked dominance'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/business/cci-chairman-digital-markets-lately-have-become-centres-for-unchecked-dominance-7429170/|access-date=2021-09-24|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>


=== Chairperson, National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) ===
In an address to the [[ASSOCHAM]] trade association, Gupta hinted that he supported new legislation to supplement or replace the [[The Competition Act, 2002|2002 Competition Act]]. Gupta suggested that the law, which governs Indian competition law, has proven insufficient in the face of concentration in the technology industry.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Competition Commission Chief Hints At Changes In Legislation|url=https://www.ndtv.com/business/competition-commission-chief-hints-at-changes-in-legislation-2551457|access-date=2021-09-24|website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
Gupta held the additional charge of Chairperson, National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) from 1 October 2021<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 December 2021 |title=Office Order |url=https://nfra.gov.in/sites/default/files/Extension%20of%20CP.pdf}}</ref> to 31 March 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-30 |title=CCI Chairman Gupta to be NFRA chief for three months: MCA |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/cci-chairman-gupta-to-be-nfra-chief-for-three-months-mca/article36757430.ece |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=www.thehindubusinessline.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== Hony. Chairman, Forum of Indian Regulators (FOIR) ===
Gupta is the current Hony. Chairman of the Forum of Indian Regulators (FOIR).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Forum of Indian Regulators - Profile |url=http://foir-india.org/profile.php |website=foir-india.org}}</ref>


== References ==
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Latest revision as of 17:31, 1 May 2024

Ashok Kumar Gupta
Chair of the Competition Commission of India
In office
12 November 2018 – 25 October 2022
Preceded byDevender Kumar Sikri
Succeeded bySangeeta Verma
Personal details
Born26 October 1957
NationalityIndian
SpouseDr. Priti Gupta
EducationDelhi University (Mechanical Engineering)
Syracuse University (M.P.A.)
University of Madras (M.Phil)
ProfessionCivil Servant

Ashok Kumar Gupta (Hindi: अशोक कुमार गुप्ता) was an Indian civil servant and served as the Chairperson of the Competition Commission of India. He was formerly Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Defence Production as well as CMD, Tamil Nadu Cements; Special Secretary (Finance), Government of Tamil Nadu; and District Magistrate, Villupuram. He has also served on the Boards of Central and State PSUs such as Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., Heavy Engineering Corporation, and Tamil Nadu Cements.[1] Gupta has contributed to the formulation of the Centre's Automobile Policy, Prime Minister’s Rojgar Yojana, and ‘Make’ Procedure in defence procurement.

Education

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Gupta has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi University. Subsequently, he received a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from Syracuse University (SU). Gupta’s Master’s project at SU, "Regulatory Framework for Health Care Organisations in India", contributed to the Central Government’s decision of enacting the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010.[2] Gupta received his M.Phil. in Defence and Strategic Studies from the University of Madras.[1]

Career

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As an IAS Officer

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Gupta joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1981 and served in the following posts:[1]

  • Secretary, Department of Defence Production, Government of India;
  • Additional/Special Secretary, Department of Defence Production, Government of India;
  • Joint Secretary, Department of Defence, Government of India;
  • Joint Secretary. & Sr. Directing Staff, National Defence College;
  • Joint Secretary, Department of Health, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India;
  • Director, Department of Heavy Industry, Government of India;
  • Director, Department of Small Scale Industries, Ministry of Industry, Government of India;
  • Special Secretary, Finance, Government of Tamil Nadu;
  • Additional Secretary/Special Secretary, Prohibition & Excise, Government of Tamil Nadu;
  • Chairman & Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Cements;
  • Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Steels; and
  • Deputy Chairman, Chennai Port Trust.

Competition Commission of India (CCI)

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Gupta was appointed chair of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on 12 November 2018[3] and has focused on reinforcing the Commission’s enforcement and advocacy actions in digital markets[4][5] and responding to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]

Chairperson, National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)

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Gupta held the additional charge of Chairperson, National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) from 1 October 2021[7] to 31 March 2022.[8]

Hony. Chairman, Forum of Indian Regulators (FOIR)

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Gupta is the current Hony. Chairman of the Forum of Indian Regulators (FOIR).[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "The Commission". Competition Commission of India. Archived from the original on 11 May 2016.
  2. ^ Gupta, Ashok (1 January 1984). "A Study Of R&D/Marketing Interface And Innovation Success In High Technology Firms". Business Administration - Dissertations.
  3. ^ "Ashok Kumar Gupta appointed as the chairman of Competition Commission of India". The Economic Times. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Ashok Kumar Gupta: 'Concentration of power by itself not a concern … CCI can see if dominance abused or not'". The Indian Express. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  5. ^ Gupta, Ashok Kumar (13 April 2021). "The Year Gone By… Competition Law in the Time of a Pandemic – Some Reflections". Competition Policy International. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  6. ^ "Regulating competition in times of Covid-19". Financialexpress. 15 October 2020.
  7. ^ "Office Order" (PDF). 31 December 2021.
  8. ^ "CCI Chairman Gupta to be NFRA chief for three months: MCA". www.thehindubusinessline.com. 30 September 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  9. ^ "Forum of Indian Regulators - Profile". foir-india.org.
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