CCI Appoints Rakesh Bhanot as Acting DG to Helm Investigations
In April 2026, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MCA), officially appointed its advisor Rakesh Bhanot as the Acting Director General (DG) to lead its investigative arm.
In April 2026, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MCA), officially appointed its advisor Rakesh Bhanot as the Acting Director General (DG) to lead its investigative arm.
- He succeeded Ansuman Pattanaik, who stepped down in March 2026 to take up the role of Additional Secretary in the MCA.
About Rakesh Bhanot
Profile : He has been a key technical expert in financial and economic analysis of mergers, acquisitions, and anti-competitive conduct.
Experience: He has extensive experience in dealing with cases related to cartels, abuse of dominant position, and anti-competitive agreements under the Competition Act, 2002.
Key Role: He served as Advisor (Financial Analysis) at the Competition Commission of India from 2013 to 2021 and rejoined as Advisor in 2024.
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- In 2021, he moved to the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) as Executive Director, gaining expertise in financial scrutiny and regulatory compliance.
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