Business linkages alone don’t prove anti-competitive conduct without collusion evidence: CCI

XYZ (Confidential) Vs Aegis Logistics Limited (Competition Commission of India) The Competition Commission of India (CCI) examined allegations against Aegis Logistics Limited, Indus Petro Chem Limited, and Sea Lord Containers Limited regarding bid rigging in a tender process at New Mangalore Port. The Informant, whose identity remained confidential, alleged that the companies, which have common ownership and management, colluded to rig the bid. The complaint stemmed from a reissued tender for leasing land at the port after a previous tender was canceled due to vigilance concerns. The Informant...