The Indian Competition Authority dismisses allegations of bid rigging against printing companies clarifying that the tenderer may choose which brands to invite for the tender (Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India / Security Paper Mill)

Key points CCI opined that a tenderer inviting bids only from certain brands does not amount to abuse of dominance by the tenderer. The tenderer has the right as a consumer to choose which brands can apply for the tender. Brief facts Information was filed with the CCI under Section 19(1) (a) of the Act against Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India (“SPMCIL”) and Security Paper Mill (“SPM”),