International Courier Bigwigs Reportedly Under Regulatory Scanner In India For Suspected Tariff Manipulation: Details
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India's Competition Commission (CCI) is investigating Deutsche Post (DHL) (OTC:DHLGY), United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE:UPS), and FedEx Corp (NYSE:FDX) for alleged collusion on discounts and tariffs. The probe, which began in October 2022, was triggered by complaints from the Federation of Indian Publishers. If found guilty, the companies could face significant fines based on their profits or revenue. UPS shares closed 0.35% lower at $156.99 on Thursday.
January 05, 2024 | 12:35 pm
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Deutsche Post (DHL) is under investigation by India's CCI for alleged tariff manipulation, which could lead to substantial fines if found guilty.
Being under regulatory scrutiny could negatively affect investor sentiment and the potential for large fines could impact financials, leading to a likely short-term negative impact on DHLGY's stock price.
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FedEx Corp is being investigated by India's CCI for alleged collusion on tariffs, which could result in significant fines if the company is found guilty.
The ongoing investigation and the potential for large fines could negatively impact FedEx's stock price in the short term due to possible financial repercussions and negative investor sentiment.
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United Parcel Service Inc is part of the CCI investigation in India for possible collusion on tariffs. The stock closed 0.35% lower at $156.99 following the news.
The investigation news has already had a slight negative effect on UPS's stock price, and the potential for fines could lead to further short-term downside.
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