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ARTICLE · 29 SEPTEMBER 2026

Competition Monthly - September 2026 Edition

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The Competition Commission of India has issued significant rulings on anti-competitive practices in agricultural input distribution and tire procurement, while also approving major acquisitions in sports franchising and education technology. These decisions demonstrate the CCI's active enforcement against bid-rigging and boycott campaigns, alongside its assessment of market consolidation in emerging sectors.

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Kunal Mehra
Kunal Mehra
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CCI FINDS AGRO INPUT DEALERS ASSOCIATION AND AGRO INPUT WELFARE ASSOCIATION GUILTY OF BOYCOTTING ONLINE SALE OF AGRI-INPUTS

The Competition Commission of India (CCI), by its order dated 21 August 2026, held the Agro Input Dealers Association (AIDA), Agro Input Welfare Association (AIWA), and certain office bearers liable for coordinating and implementing a boycott on the online sale of agri-input products.

The proceedings arose from an Information filed by Ulink Agritech Private Limited (Informant), an agri-tech start up engaged in the marketing and trading of agricultural inputs such as fertilisers, pesticides, nutrients, seeds, sprayers, hardware products and advisory services through online stores, mobile apps, social media, and physical stores.

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