National Conference on Economics of Competition law held in New Delhi

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On March 3, the 8th edition of the National Conference on Economics of Competition law was held in New Delhi.

An overview of the news

• This conference has been organized every year by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) since 2016.

• Dr. V Anant Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor of the Finance Ministry, gave the main speech in the inaugural session.

• The conference brings scholars, doctors, academics and experts working in the field of economics of Competition law.

• The conference includes a complete session and two technical sessions.

• The theme of this year's conference is 'Antitust and Regulation: Interface and Synergy'.

The objectives of the conference

• To encourage research and debate on contemporary issues in the field of economics of competition law.

• Develop better understanding of relevant competition issues for the Indian context.

• Consult for enforcement of competition law in India.

Competition Commission of India (CCI) 

• The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is the chief national competition regulator in India. 

• It was set up under the Competition Act, 2002

• It comes under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

• It promotes healthy market competition and prevents activities that have an adverse effect on competition in India. 

• CCI also approves combinations under the act so that two merging entities do not overtake the market.

• Headquarter - New Delhi

• Current Chairman - Ashok Kumar Gupta