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India defends antitrust penalty law in Apple fight

January 09, 2026 9:49 am

In its lawsuit, Apple said the law, which reflects practice in the European Union, could lead to disproportionate ‌fines for breaches that happened only in India.

Why Apple is challenging legality of CCI’s antitrust penalty rules in Delhi High Court

November 30, 2025 3:48 pm

Based on Apple’s average global turnover from all its services globally for three fiscal years up to 2024, the tech giant told the court its "maximum penalty exposure" at the rate of 10 per cent would reach up to $38 billion.

India antitrust probe finds Apple abused position in apps market

July 13, 2024 10:33 am

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has been investigating Apple Inc since 2021 for possibly abusing its dominant position in the apps market by forcing developers to use its proprietary in-app purchase system.

Google's contemplated mega deal would prompt new fight with regulators

April 08, 2024 6:29 pm

Nearly a dozen antitrust experts and industry analysts said in interviews and analyst notes that it was unlikely that an acquisition by Google would hamper competition.

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Competition Bill: Options for faster case disposal, CCI to name probe arm chief

November 30, 2020 9:49 am

The head of the investigative arm of the CCI, the Director-General (DG), is currently appointed by the Centre. Industry bodies and experts had opposed the proposal to give this authority to the competition watchdog, noting that such a move may compromise the independence of the DG.

CCI slaps Rs 671-cr penalty on four PSU insurance firms

July 17, 2015 2:19 am

Non-life insurers termed the order as “surprising” adding that legal remedy would be sought.

Incentivise India Inc for competition compliance

June 10, 2013 6:20 pm

Incentivise companies that put in place systems and processes to ensure compliance with the norms spelled out in the Competition Act,2002,and consider it as a factor before deciding the quantum of penalty,India Inc has told the parliamentary panel examining the amendments to competition laws.