Why in News?  

CCI’s new 2025 regulations on production cost aim to curb predatory pricing and deep discounting in quick commerce and e-commerce.

About CCI

• The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is the principal competition regulator formed under the Competition Act, 2002.  
• Established in 2003 and operational since 2009, it works under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, New Delhi.  
• The Commission consists of one Chairperson and six Members who shall be appointed by the Central Government. 
• Created post-1991 economic liberalization to enforce competition laws and prevent anti-competitive practices.  
• The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 (MRTP Act) was repealed and replaced by the Competition Act, 2002, on the recommendations of the Raghavan committee. 
• Objectives: Prevent anti-competitive agreements, curb dominance abuse, promote competition, protect consumers, and Ensure trade freedom.