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16 September 2026

CCI Amends The Commitment Regulations, 2024

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The Competition Commission of India (Commitment) Amendment Regulations, 2026 recalibrate key timelines, introduce a structured re-filing mechanism for defective applications and align the framework with the CCI General Regulations, 2024.
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Key changes to timelines and process

The Competition Commission of India (Commitment) Amendment Regulations, 2026 recalibrate key timelines, introduce a structured re-filing mechanism for defective applications and align the framework with the CCI General Regulations, 2024.

Effective Date: 19 August 2026
(Published in the Official Gazette on 19 August 2026)

01 Longer Timelines

Key timelines under the commitment process have been extended

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02 A new route for defective applications

A clear, structured re-filing mechanism brings certainty and fairness.

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03 What this means for businesses

  • More time to decide and prepare
    Longer windows to evaluate, prepare and file commitment applications and more time for the Commission’s initial consideration.
  • A more manageable process
    A transparent re-filing route for defective applications ensures a fair opportunity to correct and move forward.
  • Clear clock-stop protection
    Time taken or extensions availed to furnish information or responses are excluded-helping manage the overall timeline more predictably.
  • Greater procedural clarity
    The extended timeline, together with the exclusion of specified period, provides greater clarity on the duration of the commitment process.

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