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The CCI has issued an anti-trust order involving Showtyme, represented by Vijay Gopal of Vanila Entertainments, and Big Tree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., known for BookMyShow.

IN · 2026-03-12

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Key takeaway

CCI issues anti-trust order against BookMyShow and Showtyme, targeting market dominance in ticketing.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerCCI issues an anti-trust order against BookMyShow and Showtyme, targeting anti-competitive practices in online ticketing.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onWithheld This step of the chain is withheld. The reason is set out in the notice above — a deliberate omission, not missing data.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onCompeting ticketing platforms and event organizers gain improved access, increasing competition and lowering distribution costs for SMEs.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youIndian SMEs in live events can renegotiate ticketing terms, potentially improving margins or expanding reach.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: CCI

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