CCI finds no evidence of cartelization between top multiplex cinema theater groups on VPF and other issues By way of order dated 24.07.2019, the Competition Commission of India (“CCI/Commission”) has dismissed allegations of cartelization , under the aegis of FICCI Multiplex Association of India (“FICCI”) against 4 top multiplex cinema theatre Groups viz.…
DetailsAnother case of RPM in automobile sector in India ? CCI orders investigation against Maruti Suzuki for allegedly controlling discounts of its dealers in Western India Are the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the automobile sector in India used to indulge in resale price maintenance (RPM) by dictating minimum resale prices of (at…
DetailsCCI orders probe into alleged abusive conduct of Google in imposing conditions for use of its Android OS on smartphone manufacturers in India By way of order dated 16.04.2019, the Competition Commission of India (“CCI/Commission”) has ordered investigation by the Director General against the alleged abusive conduct of Google (“DG”) pursuant to forming a prima…
DetailsCCI penalizes Jalgaon District Medicine Dealers Association for imposing PIS charges on pharma companies The Competition Commission of India (“CCI/Commission”) by way of order dated 20.06.2019 has imposed a penalty of INR 80,185/- on Jalgaon District Medicine Dealers Association (“JDMDA/OP”) in the State of Maharashtra, India for collecting Product Information Service (“PIS”) charges from…
DetailsCCI dismisses allegations against vertical restraints imposed by VIVO on dealers- finds no evidence to hold AAEC The Competition Commission of India (“CCI/Commission”) by way of order dated 19.06.2019 has exonerated Haicheng Vivo Mobile, Vivo Mobile India Pvt. Ltd and Vivo Communication Technology Co. Ltd (hereinafter collectively referred to as ‘Vivo’) of allegations of vertical restraints…
DetailsCCI imposes penalty on chemists and druggist associations in Madhya Pradesh and two pharmaceutical companies The Competition Commission of India (“CCI”) by way of an order dated 03 June 2019 has imposed penalty on Madhya Pradesh Chemists and Druggist Association (“MPCDA”) and Indore Chemists Association (“ICA”) (collectively ‘chemists and druggist associations’), as well as two pharmaceutical companies,…
DetailsLOYALTY REBATES AND DISCOUNTING SCHEMES BY ENTERPRISES IN INDIA India, with its fast growing domestic firms and phenomenal brand building by the emerging companies has become one of the world‘s fastest growing economies. Competition in the market is ever increasing and in order to compete in the market, retain customers and increase consumer base, the…
DetailsIndia : Prior competition clearance in Insolvency Resolution Process now mandatory – step towards “ease of doing business” The enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) has been often cited as one of the key economic reform of the present government . Undoubtedly the new enactment resulted in large corporate entities queuing up…
DetailsCCI dismisses allegations of refusal to deal by chemists in West Bengal -closes case against Cipla and Macleods and Bengal Chemists & Druggists Association at prima facie stage Competition Commission of India (“CCI/Commission”), by way of two separate orders dated 10.05.2019 and 23.05.2019, has exonerated Bengal Chemist and Druggist Association (“BCDA”) (in both cases) and…
DetailsCCI finds no case of abuse of dominance against Oriental Insurance Company for lack of market power The Competition Commission of India (“CCI/Commission”) by way of order dated 10.05.2019, has exonerated Oriental Insurance Company Limited (“Oriental”) against allegations of abuse of dominant position in the market for provision of fire insurance services. Background The information was…
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