CCI orders detailed probe against MakeMyTrip, OYO

TIL Desk/Business/New Delhi/ The Competition Commission on Monday ordered a detailed probe against MakeMyTrip (MMT) and OYO for allegedly indulging in unfair business practices, on a complaint filed by the operator of Treebo Hotels.

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 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 Treebo are the three main issues raised by the complainant, as per the watchdog.