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Amazon challenges India antitrust probe, cites 'irreparable' loss

Last month the CCI ordered an investigation of Amazon and rival Flipkart, owned by Walmart , over alleged violations of competition law and certain discounting practices

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Amazon.com Inc has begun legal action in India to quash an antitrust investigation against the company, saying it could cause "irreparable" loss and damage to its reputation, according to its court filing seen by Reuters.

Last month the Competition Commission of India (CCI) ordered an investigation of Amazon and rival Flipkart, owned by Walmart , over alleged violations of competition law and certain discounting practices.

Amazon and Flipkart have faced mounting criticism from India's brick-and-mortar retailers, which accuse the US giants of violating Indian law by racking up billions of dollars of losses to fund deep discounts and discriminating against

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