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CCI to decide on probe into Asian Paints for 'abuse' of dominant position

The allegations against Asian Paints include restricting dealers from doing business with Grasim's Birla Opus

CCI to decide on probe into Asian Paints for 'abuse' of dominant position
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This is not the first time that the CCI has received a complaint against Asian Paints

Ruchika ChitravanshiSharleen Dsouza New Delhi / Mumbai

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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has received comments from both Birla Opus and Asian Paints on its queries, and is likely to take a decision in the next few days on whether to start an investigation against Asian Paints for abuse of dominant position alleged by the Aditya Birla group firm, which is a competitor, sources said.
 
The antitrust watchdog had received a complaint from the paint venture of the Aditya Birla group in November last year, the sources said, alleging that Asian Paints, which is the market leader with 53 per cent market share,