The Indonesian Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has found PT Tirta Investama (TIV), the producer of bottled water (AMDK) brand Aqua, and its distributor PT Balina Agung Perkasa (BAP), guilty of monopolistic practices. Both companies were deemed to have obstructed the business activities of other businesses and were fined Rp 13.84 billion for TIV and Rp 6.29 billion for BAP.
This competition case originated from a summons issued by PT Tirta Fresindo Jaya (TFJ), the producer of Le Minerale bottled water, to Aqua in 2016. TFJ, a subsidiary of Mayora Group, alleged that Aqua and its distributor BAP prevented several stores from selling its Le Minerale brand.
Previously, the KPPU also imposed fines on motorcycle manufacturers Honda and Yamaha, Angkasa Pura Logistik, and Forisa Nusa Persada (Pop Ice beverage) for engaging in unfair competition practices. In 2016, six tire manufacturers were also found guilty of cartel activity and fined Rp 25 billion each, totaling Rp 150 billion.
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