The complaint pertaining to the market for static synchronous compensator was filed by Bengaluru-based InPhase Power Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Both entities have their own static synchronous compensators in the market.
Ordering the probe, Competition Commission of India (CCI) said ABB India through "its abusive conduct has attempted to limit supply and scientific development in the market and denied market access to the informant (InPhase Power)".
Besides, it was alleged that ABB abused its dominant position by instituting civil and criminal litigation with malafide intention to stop the informant from doing business.
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"The Commission is of the prima facie view that there exists a case of contravention of the provisions of Section 4 of the (Competition) Act by the opposite party (ABB India) and it is a fit case for investigation by the DG," CCI said in an order dated June 9.
Section 4 pertains to abuse of dominant position.
The watchdog's investigation arm Director General (DG) would probe the matter.
To assess the complaint, CCI considered 'manufacture and sale of power quality compensators with IGBT technology for low voltage i.E below 1,000 V in India,' as the relevant market.
Another allegation was that the company threatened to stop supplies to its customers if they deal with the products of InPhase Power.
CCI has also decided to grant confidentiality regarding the identity of the vendors and customers in the matter.
As per the order, the Commission said the informant has sought confidentiality over the name of the customers/ suppliers, who have come forward to report anti-competitive conduct of the opposite party.