Astrotalk Poaching Case: Dominance Can’t Be Established Solely on Media Statements, Says CCI

InstaAstro Technology Private Limited Vs Astrotalk Services Private Limited (Competition Commission of India) The Competition Commission of India (CCI) addressed a complaint filed by InstaAstro Technology Pvt. Ltd. against Astrotalk Services Pvt. Ltd. under Section 19(1)(a) of the Competition Act, 2002, alleging violations under Sections 3 and 4. InstaAstro, an app-based platform offering astrology services, accused Astrotalk of poaching its consultants by offering them higher remuneration, thereby reducing competition in the market. The informant claimed that Astrotalk’s actions, including ...