Indian regulators set to accuse Apple of anticompetitive practices

The Competition Commission of India is reportedly set to announce its finding that Apple has committed antitrust violations with the App Store, and has informed the company.

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India’s CCI will say it’s found anticompetitive practices with Apple’s App Store

A group called “Together We Fight Society” (TWFS) complained to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in 2021 about Apple’s App Store rules and fees. In July 2024, the CCI made a preliminary conclusion that Apple had abused its position of power over digital services and products.

As part of that 2024 announcement, however, Apple said that the CCI had disclosed privileged and sensitive information, such as sales numbers. The CCI’s 142-page report was not made public, but still it was circulated to some parties, including the TWFS.

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