In absence of corroborative evidence, parallel conduct in itself cannot be equated with collusion: CCI

Tamarai Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Vs Teesta Distributors (Competition Commission of India) OP-1 to OP-4 offered minimum rates of Rs. 10,000 (per draw per scheme) as prescribed by the Central and State Lottery (Regulation) Rules. The Commission further notes that OP-1 had only bid for the paper lottery while OP-2, OP-3 and OP- 4 bid for the online lottery segments. It is further observed from the records that the State Lottery Committee (SLC), in its meeting held on 18.05.2012, accepted the bids offered by OP-2, OP-3 and OP-4 for online lotteries for an initial period of two years or the period as...