CCI flags concerns over cricket rights with Reliance-Disney $8.5 billion merger
The Competition Commission of India initially determined that the $8.5-billion merger between Reliance and Walt Disney's media assets could undermine competition, especially in cricket broadcasting rights. The merged entity might gain significant market power, raising concerns about pricing and advertiser influence. Reliance and Disney have 30 days to address these concerns to avoid a probe.
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The Competition Commission of India initially determined that the $8.5-billion merger between Reliance and Walt Disney's media assets could undermine competition, especially in cricket broadcasting rights. The merged entity might gain significant market power, raising concerns about pricing and advertiser influence. Reliance and Disney have 30 days to address these concerns to avoid a probe. 
