The ports, shipping, and waterways ministry in India has proposed restrictions on port tariffs to prevent predatory pricing by public-private-partnership (PPP) ports. The proposal suggests that port tariffs should not be less than the operating cost per tonne of the asset. This could have implications for private sector port operators in the country. The ministry aims to implement regulatory caps within the next two years to address the issue of predatory pricing and restrict mergers and acquisitions that result in a dominant position in the maritime sector. The Competition Commission of India will oversee any deals that breach competition laws.