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Module control in India has evolved with the 2023 Amendment Act introducing a more nuanced and a sharper regulatory framework. The value thresholds now capture transactions that will look very small on AER but could reshape the markets. The CCP has also mandated to deliver approvals which are faster, requiring close collaborations for a transparent, predictable assessment to take place. For cross-border mergers or foreign to foreign mergers, international cooperation with other regulators remains very vital remedies, whether they are. Structural or behavioral remain central for all complex or problematic mergers. What's also interesting is how the CIA FAQ's are already influencing interpretations. They're clarifying what counts as control. They explain when interconnected steps Form 1 transaction how to compute deal value thresholds. And the FAQs clarify how to now assess sensitive information. For anyone navigating deals today, the message is very simple. Merger control is a strategic imperative. And not just a legal formality in today's evolving economy.