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Vinita Bhatia
Mar 20, 2025

CCI raids raise questions on advertising ethics in India

The recent raids on GroupM, Publicis, Dentsu and IPG have put newfound regulatory heat on top agencies, raising uncomfortable questions about price-fixing, market dominance, and the future of media buying in India.

CCI’s raids on the offices of global advertising giants have thrown a harsh spotlight on the industry’s long-standing media buying practices. Photo: Shutterstock.

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