Bt cotton: Monsanto is back in courts over royalty

Not all state governments have been kind to the global seed giant Monsanto. And cotton farmers have been less than grateful for the genetically modified technology that is said to have changed......

India urges SEC not to penalise Satyam

India has urged the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) not to impose fine on Satyam, now Mahindra Satyam, in view of irregularities as the company was also listed there. "We have urged the......

Toothless body to curb monopolies laid to rest

From September 1, 2009, the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1969 has been laid to rest, and the Commission will not accept fresh filings. By now all readers are aware of the......

India: Anti-monopoly watchdog still in existence

The anti-monopoly watchdog, the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission, which was to be dissolved once the Competition Commission of India started functioning, is still active......

Tendulkar to reply to Nike allegation

Fair trade practices watchdog the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission has allowed Sachin Tendulkar to respond to global sportswear major Nike, which accused him of violating the......

Commission probes BCCI's 'monopolistic' practices

The slugfest between BCCI and rival ICL has taken a new twist, with anti-monopoly watchdog Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission initiating an investigation against the cricket......

Adidas drags Nike, BCCI, Tendulkar to MRTPC

Sports goods maker Adidas dragged its rival Nike and the Board of Control for Cricket in India to the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission over use of Sachin Tendulkar's images for......