India’s Competition Commission on Monday, February 24, ordered a detailed probe against MakeMyTrip (MMT) and Oyo for allegedly indulging in unfair business practices after a complaint was filed by the operator of Treebo Hotels, reported Bloomberg.
This is the second time in less than six months that the fair trade watchdog has called for an investigation against the two entities after finding prima-facie evidence of a violation of competition norms. MMT, an online travel agency, has a pact with Oyo, which provides franchising services to budget hotels.
The complainant, Rubtub Solutions, operates Treebo Hotels, a competitor to Oyo. Exclusion of Treebo and its partner hotels from listing on MMT platform pursuant to the commercial arrangement between the latter and Oyo, price parity restrictions on the platform and exclusivity condition on…