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CCI Slaps ₹139 Cr Fine on HP India for Rigging Government Tenders
Inc42 Media·Wednesday, 15 July 2026
India's Competition Commission (CCI) has fined HP India a cumulative ₹138.9 crore across two cases of bid rigging on the GeM portal — the government's official marketplace for public procurement. The penalty signals serious regulatory action against anti-competitive behaviour in government contracts.
Why It Matters
The GeM portal handles thousands of crores in government purchases every year. When companies rig bids, taxpayers end up paying more than they should — so this fine directly affects public money.
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