India: Cartels, Monopolies

Over the last two decades, India’s civil aviation sector has undergone a remarkable transformation, driven by economic liberalisation, increased private sector participation, growing passenger demand, and sustained...

The Competition Commission of India (CCI), by its order dated 09 June 2026, found four truck associations i.e. Bhadrasahi/Guali Truck Association (OP-1), Bonai Truck and Tipper Owners’ Association (OP-2), Keonjhar District Truck Owners’ Association (OP-3), and Joda Truck Owners’ Association (OP-4) (collectively, OPs), operating in Odisha engaged in anti-competitive practices in contravention of Section 3 of Competition Act, 2002 (Act).

The Competition Commission of India has found 17 electrical contractors guilty of bid rigging in 73 tenders floated by the Assam Police Housing Corporation Limited, establishing collusion through cover bidding and bid rotation arrangements. Despite conclusive evidence of cartelization including identical bid prices, replicated errors, and coordinated communications, the CCI opted against imposing financial penalties due to the small scale of the businesses involved, though it issued a stern warning against

The Competition Act, 2002 ("Act") was introduced to transform the landscape of competition law in India.

Encouraging an equitable and a competitive market is a fundamental objective of every economy and India is no exception.

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The Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed by the Lok Sabha on March 29, 2023, the Rajya Sabha on April 03, 2023, and received Presidential assent on April 11, 2023.

On April 11, 2023, the Competition (Amendment) Act, 20231 ("Amendment") received the assent of the Hon'ble President of India and certain provisions (mentioned below) have come into effect on May 18, 2023...

On 03.04.2023, the Upper House of the Indian Parliament (Rajya Sabha) has passed the Competition (Amendment) Bill,2023 (Bill No. 185-C of 2022) which tends to propose significant amendments...