Areas like blockchain, algorithmic collusion new challenges: CCI's Kaur

As the CCI chairperson, with the CCI now having a full quorum, my top priority is to address the pending cases related to antitrust and anti-profiteering

Addressing the pending cases is the “top priority” for the new chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Ravneet Kaur, who took charge last month. A 1988 batch IAS officer of Punjab cadre, Kaur tells Ruchika Chitravanshi in an email interview that areas like blockchain and algorithmic collusion are among the new challenges for the antitrust regulator. Edited excerpts:

What is your top priority as chair–person, especially since the CCI has a full quorum after many months now?
 

As the CCI chairperson, with the CCI now having a full quorum, my top priority is to address the pending cases