This is the new MLex platform. Existing customers should continue to use the existing MLex platform until migrated.
For any queries, please contact Customer Services or your Account Manager. Dismiss

Omnicom seeks India clearance for $13.25 billion Interpublic Group buyout

By Freny Patel ( March 4, 2025, 00:29 GMT | Insight) -- New York-based marketing and sales solutions giant, Omnicom, has sought approval from the Indian antitrust watchdog for the acquisition and sole control of its rival, the Interpublic Group of Companies. In the joint merger filing, the parties told the Competition Commission of India that the proposed transaction will result in an overlap in the Indian market for marketing-communications services and media-buying services. The $13.25 billion global transaction has been filed under the simplified Form I filing in India despite the acquisition representing a significant consolidation within the marketing sector because it combines two of the largest global entities.New York-based marketing and sales solutions giant, Omnicom, has sought approval from the Indian antitrust watchdog for the acquisition and sole control of its rival, the Interpublic Group of Companies. ...

Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today

MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.


Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:

  • Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
  • Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
  • Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
  • Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline

Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber? Click here to login