<h1>CCI Orders Kraft Paper Associations to Cease Anti-Competitive Practices Under Competition Act, 2002; No Penalties Imposed Due to COVID-19.</h1> The Competition Commission of India (CCI) issued a cease and desist order against four regional associations of Kraft Paper manufacturers and their 115 members for anti-competitive practices. These entities were found to have violated provisions of the Competition Act, 2002, by coordinating price increases and creating shortages. The investigation was prompted by complaints from corrugated box manufacturers. Despite evidence of collusion, the CCI did not impose monetary penalties, considering the economic challenges faced by the manufacturers due to the COVID-19 pandemic and their cooperative stance. Instead, the CCI issued a cease and desist order to prevent future violations.