Asia: Antitrust/Competition Law

Cartels remain the most serious form of anti-competitive conduct under competition law. By coordinating prices, restricting output, rigging bids, allocating customers, or dividing territories, cartel participants replace competitive market forces with collusion, causing significant harm to consumers, businesses, and the economy. Such arrangements typically operate in secrecy, making detection one of the most challenging aspects of competition law enforcement worldwide.

This newsletter presents a comprehensive roundup of significant competition law developments in India, covering landmark judgments from the Supreme Court and various High Courts, alongside notable orders from the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal and the Competition Commission of India. The June edition highlights critical cases involving market dominance, merger approvals, and enforcement actions that shape India's competitive landscape.

Australia’s new mandatory merger control regime commenced on January 1, 2026. Parties must notify the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)...