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Delisted Seller Appario Sues Competition Commission Over Amazon Antitrust Probe

CosmicTaco · 2024-09-27T13:51:10.394212+05:30

- Appario, a former top seller on Amazon India, filed a lawsuit against the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to quash an antitrust report. - The report allegedly details how Amazon India gave preferential treatment to certain sellers, including Appario, violating competition laws. - Appario, a joint venture between Amazon and Patni Group, was internally referred to as a “special” merchant, benefiting from discounts. - CCI has been investigating Amazon and Flipkart for four years, with potential penalties up to 10% of their global turnover. - In July 2024, Appario Retail was sold to Clicktech, but the antitrust probe continues. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/amazons-delisted-seller-sues-competition-commission-of-india/)

Appario, a former top seller on Amazon India, filed a lawsuit against the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to quash an antitrust report.
The report allegedly details how Amazon India gave preferential treatment to certain sellers, including Appario, violating competition laws.
Appario, a joint venture between Amazon and Patni Group, was internally referred to as a “special” merchant, benefiting from discounts.
CCI has been investigating Amazon and Flipkart for four years, with potential penalties up to 10% of their global turnover.
In July 2024, Appario Retail was sold to Clicktech, but the antitrust probe continues.

Source: Inc42