Archive · 17 Jan 2026
CCI Urges AI Audit for Competition Compliance
The head of the Competition Commission of India, Ravneet Kaur, recently spoke at an event.
She told companies using artificial intelligence (AI) to check if they are following fair business rules.
She said AI might accidentally break these rules, so companies should look for any problems.
She mentioned seven possible risks, like AI systems working together to fix prices or one company using AI to treat customers differently.
The CCI wants to stop unfair business practices but also wants companies to keep innovating.
They have a special rule for big digital company deals and are always improving how they check for rule-breaking.
CCI Chairperson Ravneet Kaur urged companies to audit AI use for compliance with fair market conduct rules.
Kaur highlighted seven distinct risks associated with AI, including algorithmic collusion and price discrimination.
The CCI aims to balance deterrence against anti-competitive conduct with fostering an innovation-driven market.
The Deal Value Threshold (DVT) is a critical regulatory pillar for high-value digital acquisitions.
Kaur emphasized the importance of dialogue for understanding market realities and promoting compliance.
- Who
- Ravneet Kaur, Chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)
- What
- Urged companies to audit their AI use for compliance with fair market conduct rules
- When
- January 17, 2026
- Where
- At an event organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
- Why
- To prevent potential anti-competitive outcomes from AI deployment
- Speaker
- Ravneet Kaur, CCI Chairperson
- Event Organizer
- CII
- Date
- January 17, 2026
- AI Risks Identified
- 7 distinct risks, including algorithmic collusion, unilateral conduct, price discrimination, network effects, buying and bundling, strategic mergers and acquisitions
- CCI's Goal
- Balance between deterrence against anti-competitive conduct and innovation-driven market environment
- Regulatory Pillar
- Deal Value Threshold (DVT) for high-value digital acquisitions
- CCI's Approach
- Continuous refinement of analytical tools and enforcement approaches