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title: "Competition Commission of India (CCI): Role & Powers"
description: "The Competition Commission of India (CCI) enforces the Competition Act, 2002 to prevent anti-competitive practices and promote fair market competition."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Competition Commission of India is the statutory body established under the Competition Act, 2002 to prevent anti-competitive practices, regulate combinations, and promote market competition.
- Under which law is the CCI established, and what statute did it replace?
- What are the three core areas of CCI enforcement?
- Where do appeals against CCI orders go?
- How did the 2023 amendments change the merger control regime?

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