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
02 A new route for defective applications
A clear, structured re-filing mechanism brings certainty and fairness.
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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