<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">CCI launched a formal investigation against Asian Paints for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the market.Shares of Asian Paints rose nearly 2% following the news of the investigation.Asian Paints' stock price rose 1.86% to Rs 2,464.40 apiece but later pared gains to trade 1.15% higher at Rs 2,447.30 apiece.Analysts suggest a downside of 5.5% for Asian Paints as the company faces the CCI probe.