The Competition Commission of India (CCI), vide an order dated 02.01.2026 issued under Section 27 of the Competition Act, 2002, (the Act) has directed the M/s KKK Mills, Ludhiana and  M/s Sankeshwar Synthetics Pvt. Ltd, Ludhiana to cease and desist from anti- competitive conduct found to be in violation of Sections 3(3)(d) read with Section 3(1), of the Act.

The proceedings arose from a Reference filed by CP Cell, Master General of Ordnance Branch, Directorate General of Ordnance Services, under Section 19(1)(b) of the Act, alleging that M/s KKK Mills and M/s Sankeshwar Synthetics Pvt. Ltd. entered into an agreement resulting in collusive bidding in the tender for procurement of Underpant Woollen.

Based on the evidence on record the Commission found that the quotation of identical prices, timing of submission of financial/commercial bids and similar prior conduct support the conclusion of concerted action which violates Section 3(3)(d) read with Section 3(1) of the Act. The CCI additionally found the partner of firm and director of Company liable under Section 48 of the Act.

The order was passed in Ref. Case No.01 of 2021 and a copy is available on the CCI website at www.cci.gov.in.

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