The Competition Commission of India (CCI) issued an order dated 02.01.2026 under Section 27 of the Competition Act, 2002, directing M/s KKK Mills, Ludhiana and M/s Sankeshwar Synthetics Pvt. Ltd, Ludhiana to cease and desist from anti-competitive practices. The order stems from a reference filed by CP Cell, Master General of Ordnance Branch, Directorate General of Ordnance Services, alleging collusive bidding by the companies for a tender for procurement of Underpant Woollen, violating Sections 3(3)(d) read with Section 3(1) of the Act. The CCI found evidence of identical pricing, timed bid submissions, and similar prior conduct, supporting the conclusion of concerted action. The CCI also found the partner of the firm and director of the 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.
Key Entities Referenced
Competition Act, 2002: The primary legislation under which the order was issued and sections cited
Competition Commission of India (CCI): The regulatory body that issued the cease and desist order
Sections 3(3)(d) read with Section 3(1): Specific sections of the Competition Act, 2002 violated by the companies
KKK Mills, Ludhiana and Sankeshwar Synthetics Pvt. Ltd, Ludhiana: The companies directed to cease and desist from anti-competitive practices
Ludhiana: Location of the companies involved in anti-competitive practices
Competition Commission of India
CCI directs M/s KKK Mills, Ludhiana and M/s
Sankeshwar Synthetics Pvt. Ltd, Ludhiana to
cease and desist from anti- competitive
practices
प्रव तथ: 05 JAN 2026 10:35PM by PIB Delhi
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.g
ov.in.
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