IREL’s pricing practices & market behavior not violates anti-competitive laws: CCI

Beach Mineral Producers Association Vs IREL (India) Ltd. (Competition Commission of India) In the case of Beach Mineral Producers Association vs. IREL (India) Ltd., the Competition Commission of India (CCI) evaluated allegations that IREL held a dominant position in the Ilmenite market and engaged in anti-competitive behavior. The key issues involved accusations of discriminatory pricing and denial of market access through the restriction of Ilmenite supply. The informant argued that IREL’s focus on exports over domestic sales resulted in an inadequate supply of Ilmenite in the Indian market...