Authority: Competition commission of India.
Law Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023- Deal Value Threshold (DVT).
Brief:
- In 2026, Competition Commission of India put into effect combinations approvals based on the recently adopted Deal Value Threshold (DVT) framework, a move that signifies a major change in the merger control regime in India. Conventionally, combinations were evaluated according to the asset levels and turnover levels but the DVT model goes further and considers asset high-value transactions, especially in the digital and technology industries, despite the target company having low turnover.
- The approvals of CCI through this framework indicate that the regulator is keen on seizing acquisitions of innovative or data-driven businesses that would not otherwise be scrutinized. The action brings the Indian competition law in line with the industry best practices and makes sure that even the potentially anti-competitive transactions in the emerging sectors are properly checked.
- The development improves regulatory control and strikes a balance between the ease of doing business and investor confidence.