Tribunal orders investigation in OMC ethanol tenders

In India, the country’s monopoly watchdog, the Competition Appellate Tribunal, has ordered a thorough investigation into the ethanol tenders held this year to supply ethanol in order to comply with the country’s E5 blend. It did not allow a stay on the tender scheduled for Nov. 12, however, as requested by the complainant. The tribunal’s hearing on the matter will be held Nov. 27.