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ARTICLE · 13 AUGUST 2026

Competition Monthly - August 2026 Edition

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This comprehensive monthly update examines significant competition law developments in India, including a landmark bid-rigging case involving HP India and its resellers, IndiGo's commitment application addressing operational disruptions, and the CCI's analysis of pricing practices in online food delivery platforms. The edition also covers major merger approvals in the power generation and automotive components sectors.

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CCI HOLDS HP INDIA AND ITS RESELLERS GUILTY OF BID RIGGING IN TENDERS FOR SALE AND SUPPLY OF HP PERSONAL SYSTEM PRODUCTS AND SUPPLIES IN INDIA

The Competition Commission of India (CCI), by two separate orders dated 13 July 2026 (here and here), held HP India Sales Private Limited (HP India), along with several of its authorised resellers and certain individuals, guilty of cartelisation and bid rigging in Government e-Marketplace (GeM) tenders relating to the procurement of: (i) Personal Systems Products, including laptops, desktops, workstations and related accessories, and (ii) HP Supplies Products, including ink and toner cartridges and other printing consumables. The case was initiated on account of a leniency application filed by HP India under Section 46 of the Competition Act, 2002 (Act), following which the CCI directed the Director General (DG) to investigate GeM tenders floated by Government procurers in Delhi.

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