This post below is from guest contributor Avinash Amarnath.  Avinash practices in New Delhi, India and advises clients across various sectors such as automobiles, financial services, pharmaceuticals, steel, private equity, petrochemicals and electronic lab equipment on Indian competition law.

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Hello to all readers! Trade associations seem to be the flavor of the day for the CCI these days. Less than 4 days after passing an order fining the Chemists and Druggists Association, Goa, the Competition Commission of India (the “CCI”) has imposed penalties on the Indian Jute Mills Association (“IJMA”), the Gunny Trade Association (“GTA”) and the individuals responsible for their running for indulging in:

a) price fixing of jute packaging material through circulation of daily price bulletins amongst themselves; and

b) limiting and controlling the supply of jute packaging material.

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