The Indian government has imposed a fine of 1.4 billion rupees (approximately $14.4 million) on HP India and its partners for colluding in the pricing of computers, ink cartridges, and toner. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) announced this decision, stating that HP India collaborated with certain channel partners to inflate bid costs for government contracts related to computers and to control the sales of ink cartridges, toner, and other printing supplies. The CCI noted that HP's actions were intended to outcompete other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and to deter resellers from distributing counterfeit ink and toner products.
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HP India fined 1.4 billion rupees for collusion in ink and toner sales
HP India has been fined 1.4 billion rupees by the Indian government for colluding with partners to manipulate prices of computers and printing supplies. The Competition Commission of India found that this collaboration aimed to inflate costs for government contracts and discourage the sale of counterfeit products.
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HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs
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HP India fined 1.4 billion rupees for collusion in ink and toner sales