CCI Imposes Rs 213 Crore Penalty on Meta; Firm Plans to Appeal Decision

CCI Imposes Rs 213 Crore Penalty on Meta; Firm Plans to Appeal Decision

After the Competition Commission imposed a Rs 213-crore penalty on Meta in relation to WhatsApp privacy policy, the company said it disagrees with the watchdog’s decision and plans to appeal. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday asked WhatsApp to refrain from sharing user data with other applications, owned…

Former Amazon Seller Sues Competition Commission of India Over Antitrust Probe

Former Amazon Seller Sues Competition Commission of India Over Antitrust Probe

A former top Amazon seller in India has asked a judge to quash an antitrust investigation that found the US e-commerce company and some of its sellers breached local competition laws, court records showed on Thursday. Antitrust investigations conducted by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) have found Amazon and…

Competition Commission of India Antitrust Probe Finds Apple Abused Position in Apps Market

Competition Commission of India Antitrust Probe Finds Apple Abused Position in Apps Market

An investigation by India’s antitrust body has found that Apple exploited its dominant position in the market for app stores on its iOS operating system, engaging “in abusive conduct and practices”, a confidential report seen by Reuters showed. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has been investigating Apple Inc since…

Reliance, Disney Said to Seek CCI Nod With Cricket Rights Assurance

Reliance, Disney Said to Seek CCI Nod With Cricket Rights Assurance

Reliance Industries and Walt Disney have sought antitrust clearance for their $8.5 billion India media merger by arguing their combined power, especially on cricket broadcasting, will not hit advertisers, two people with direct knowledge told Reuters. The deal, announced in February, has been expected by experts to face intense scrutiny…

CCI to Probe Google Amidst Dispute With Indian Firms Over In-App Billing Policy

CCI to Probe Google Amidst Dispute With Indian Firms Over In-App Billing Policy

India’s antitrust body on Friday ordered a probe into Alphabet Inc’s Google in an ongoing dispute with local startups over its in-app billing system, saying the U.S. company implemented its policies in a “discriminatory manner”. Indian startups have been at odds with Google for months over the fee it charges…

SC to Hear Pleas From Google, CCI Over NCLAT Verdict in Android Case on July 14

SC to Hear Pleas From Google, CCI Over NCLAT Verdict in Android Case on July 14

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will hear on July 14 the cross-pleas of Google and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) challenging the verdict of an appellate tribunal in a case related to Google’s alleged anti-competitive practices in the Android mobile device case. On March 29, the National…

CCI to Probe Google Amidst Dispute With Indian Firms Over In-App Billing Policy

Google Gets Relief in Android Antitrust Case in India, Tribunal Sets Aside CCI Order on Third-Party App Stores

An Indian tribunal on Wednesday gave partial relief to Alphabet Inc’s Google by setting aside four of 10 antitrust directives in a case related to the dominant market position of its Android operating system. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) said in October that Google had exploited its dominant position…

Government Proposes Competition Law Amendment; Seeks to Tighten Rules on Antitrust Scrutiny

Government Proposes Competition Law Amendment; Seeks to Tighten Rules on Antitrust Scrutiny

The government aims to tighten rules around the scrutiny of mergers and acquisitions under proposed legislation that could particularly affect global tech firms that do a lot of business in India. The proposal is part of an overhaul of the country’s competition law in a bill that was introduced in parliament…

Domino’s India Said to Consider Shifting Business Away From Zomato, Swiggy Over Rising Commissions

Domino’s India Said to Consider Shifting Business Away From Zomato, Swiggy Over Rising Commissions

Domino’s Pizza India franchise will consider taking some of its business away from popular food delivery apps, Zomato and SoftBank-backed Swiggy, if their commissions rise further, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The disclosure was made by Jubilant FoodWorks, which runs the Domino’s and Dunkin’ Donuts chain in India,…