This year has been a whirlwind for the Competition Commission of India (CCI). From ramping up regulatory tools to taking on Big Tech, the watchdog has had its hands full redefining competition law in the digital age. One standout moment was March’s introduction of two key mechanisms: commitment and settlement—game-changers designed to cut litigation and enable faster market fixes. Alongside, the leniency-plus facility added muscle to cartel detection, further sharpening the CCI’s enforcement toolkit. The regulator didn’t stop there. September saw the debut of a deal value threshold (DVT) for M&A activity exceeding ₹2,000 crore, specifically targeting stealthy start-up acquisitions by tech giants. This shift reflects the CCI’s growing focus on curbing “killer” acquisitions—where Big Tech buys out small, innovative firms before they become market competitors.