#market regulation

CCI dismisses allegations of abuse of dominance under Section 4 of the Competition Act, ruling that price variations driven by currency exchange rates and order volume do not constitute anti-competitive conduct. The decision clarifies that market-driven pricing adjustments, even by a sole supplier, are permissible unless proven predatory or exclusionary.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) dismissed allegations of abuse of dominance against Rapido, ruling that unlicensed bike-taxi operations are governed by the Motor Vehicles Act, not the Competition Act. The decision clarifies that regulatory non-compliance does not automatically establish anti-competitive conduct, impacting app-based transport platforms and regulatory enforcement.