Google in ‘Gross Violation’ of CCI Order, Charging App Developers 11 to 26 Percent Commission: ADIF

Google in ‘Gross Violation’ of CCI Order, Charging App Developers 11 to 26 Percent Commission: ADIF

The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) on Thursday said Google is blatantly disobeying CCI orders and charging app developers an exorbitant 11-26 per cent commission even if they opt for alternative billing system. ADIF, the policy think tank focusing on Indian digital startups, has urged the authorities, including the…

Supreme Court Dismisses Google’s Plea to Modify January 19 Order Upholding NCLAT Decision on CCI Penalty

Supreme Court Dismisses Google’s Plea to Modify January 19 Order Upholding NCLAT Decision on CCI Penalty

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain the plea of Google LLC seeking modification of its January 19 order and said the company can raise its grievances during hearing of its appeal before the NCLAT. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and…

Google Announces Sweeping Changes for Android Device Makers in India After Supreme Court Upholds CCI Order

Google Announces Sweeping Changes for Android Device Makers in India After Supreme Court Upholds CCI Order

Google said on Wednesday it will allow device makers in India to license its individual apps for pre-installation and give an option to users to choose their default search engine, announcing sweeping changes to how its Android system operates. The move comes after the country’s Supreme Court upheld stringent antitrust…

Google Says CCI Orders Strike Blow at Digital Adoption in India, Will Lead to Higher Prices

Google Says CCI Orders Strike Blow at Digital Adoption in India, Will Lead to Higher Prices

Google on Friday hit out at the competition regulator for slapping penalties for alleged abuse of its dominant position, saying the orders strike a blow at the effort to accelerate digital adoption in India and will lead to higher prices. Failing to secure an interim relief on more than Rs….

Google Challenges CCI Order on Android Devices, Calls It Setback for Indian Users

Google Challenges CCI Order on Android Devices, Calls It Setback for Indian Users

Google has challenged a CCI order on the tech giant abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in the Android mobile device ecosystem, saying the verdict is a setback for Indian users and will make such devices more expensive in the country. The Competition Commission had slapped a penalty of…

Google Said to Be Planning to Legally Challenge India’s Antitrust Crackdown on Android

Google Said to Be Planning to Legally Challenge India’s Antitrust Crackdown on Android

Google is planning a legal challenge to block a ruling by India’s antitrust watchdog to change its approach to its Android operating system, concerned that it will restrict how it promotes the platform, sources with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters. The Alphabet unit has been fined $275 million (nearly…

Google to Review CCI’s Antitrust Fine Over Allegation of Dominance in Android Market

Google to Review CCI’s Antitrust Fine Over Allegation of Dominance in Android Market

Google on Friday said it will review Competition Commission’s (CCI) decision to impose a Rs. 1,338 crore penalty for alleged anti-competitive practice, and termed the order a “major setback” for Indian consumers and businesses. In its first official response after the CCI order, Google said Android has created more choices…

Google Faces Over Rs. 1330 Crore Fine by CCI for Misusing Dominant Position in Android Mobile Market

Google Faces Over Rs. 1330 Crore Fine by CCI for Misusing Dominant Position in Android Mobile Market

The Competition Commission on Thursday imposed a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in the android mobile device ecosystem. Besides, the fair trade regulator has directed the internet major to cease and desist from unfair business practices.  In a release, the Competition…

MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, Oyo Face CCI Penalties Totalling Rs. 392 Crore for Unfair Business Practices

MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, Oyo Face CCI Penalties Totalling Rs. 392 Crore for Unfair Business Practices

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Wednesday slapped penalties totalling more than Rs. 392 crore on online travel firms MakeMyTrip, Goibibo and hospitality services provider Oyo for unfair business practices. A fine of Rs. 223.48 crore has been slapped on Make My Trip–Goibibo (MMT-Go) and Rs. 168.88 crore on Oyo,…

Facebook’s Plea to Dismiss CCI Probe Into WhatsApp’s Private Policy Rejected by Supreme Court

Facebook’s Plea to Dismiss CCI Probe Into WhatsApp’s Private Policy Rejected by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the pleas by Meta Platforms, the parent company of social media platforms Facebook and WhatsApp, challenging the probe ordered by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) into WhatsApp’s updated privacy policy of 2021. A bench of Justices M R Shah and Sudhanshu Dhulia said…