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CCI suspends Amazon deal with Future, fines US giant Rs 200 crore

Says Amazon made false and incorrect statements while seeking approvals

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It said Amazon made false and incorrect statements, while seeking approvals

Ruchika ChitravanshiPeerzada Abrar New Delhi/Bengaluru
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Friday suspended the US retail giant Amazon’s 2019 deal with Future Retail (FRL) for its deliberate design to suppress information about the scope and purpose of the deal. 

In its 57-page order, the competition watchdog said it considered necessary to examine the combination afresh, given that the two players were known in the online marketplace and offline retailing and had contemplated strategic alignment between their businesses.

The antitrust regulator has imposed a penalty of Rs 200 crore on Amazon to be paid within 60 days of receipt of order. 

“We are reviewing the order passed by

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