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

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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

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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…

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

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

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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

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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

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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,…