Antitrust investigations by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) have found that Amazon and Flipkart violated local competition laws by giving preference to select sellers and prioritising certain listings, which hurt smaller retailers. The extensive reports, which are not public, detail that major smartphone manufacturers, including Samsung, Xiaomi, Motorola, Realme, and OnePlus, colluded with these e-commerce giants for exclusive product launches. These practices included providing deep discounts and preferential placement in search results, creating a barrier for other sellers. The reports concluded that these actions were rampant and detrimental to fair competition and consumer interests. Both Amazon and Flipkart, along with the implicated smartphone manufacturers, have not commented on the findings. The CCI will seek objections to the charges, which may result in fines and necessary changes to business practices for the involved companies.