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India Dismisses Competition Complaint Filed By Wine Makers

By  |  September 28, 2022

Fair trade regulator CCI has dismissed a plea filed by global wine firms’ body ISWAI against Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corp Ltd (APSBCL) and the state’s excise department, alleging discriminatory procedure in the procurement of alcoholic beverages.

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    In an order dated September 19, Competition Commission of India (CCI) said no prima facie contravention of the provisions of section 4 of the Competition Act is made out against the APSBCL and Prohibition & Excise (P&E) Department of Andhra Pradesh.

    Accordingly, the anti-trust regulator disposed of the complaint filed by the International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI) — an association of international spirit and wine companies having business operations in India.

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