CCI penalises agro-input dealer associations for cartelisation
The Competition Commission of India on 21 August 2026 imposed monetary and non-monetary sanctions on the Agro Input Dealers Association and Agro Input Welfare Association for cartelisation.
Summary
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) passed an order on 21 August 2026 under Section 27 of the Competition Act, 2002, imposing monetary and non-monetary sanctions on the Agro Input Dealers Association (AIDA), the Agro Input Welfare Association (AIWA) and two individuals for cartelisation, in breach of Section 3(3)(b) read with Section 3(1) of the Act. The parties and named office-bearers were told to cease and desist, small monetary penalties were imposed, and the associations were directed to run competition compliance programmes.
Key facts
- Order
- 21 Aug 2026, Section 27, Competition Act, 2002
- Parties
- Agro Input Dealers Association, Agro Input Welfare Association, two individuals
- Violation
- Cartelisation: Section 3(3)(b) read with 3(1)
- Sanctions
- Cease and desist; monetary penalties; compliance programme
Practice MCQs 1 questions
For what conduct did the CCI sanction the Agro Input Dealers Association and Agro Input Welfare Association in August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Cartelisation
The CCI found them guilty of cartelisation under Section 3(3)(b) read with Section 3(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.