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HP fined $14.4 million for cartelization in India over ink cartridges and PCs
Key points
- HP fined 1.4 billion rupees by India's Competition Commission.
- Collusion aimed to inflate government contract bids.
- Includes fines for ink cartridges, toner, and PCs.
Overview of the Fine
HP India and its partners were fined a total of 1.4 billion rupees (about $14.4 million) by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The fine resulted from their collusion with reseller partners in cartelization practices for ink cartridges, toner, and PCs.
Details of the Cartelization
The CCI reported that HP India coordinated with five resellers to control bid prices for government contracts. This arrangement aimed to enhance the probability of an HP partner winning contracts, often at the expense of fair competition.
Requests and Actions from Resellers
Certain resellers reportedly approached HP to assist in creating arrangements that would restrict competition from other territories and enable them to manage local tenders more effectively. This included limiting participation from other resellers and manipulating bid offers to respond to government prices.
Additional Fines Imposed
In addition to the primary fine, HP was specifically fined 119.8 million rupees (about $1.2 million) for indulging in cartelization related to toner, cartridges, and other supplies used with their print hardware. This further emphasizes the severity of the anti-competitive measures taken.
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Reporting from
The Competition Commission of India has fined HP India 1.4 billion rupees for colluding with resellers to increase bid prices for government contracts, impacting the costs of PCs and printing supplies. This ruling highlights important legal repercussions for anti-competitive practices in the technology sector.