Apple challenges CCI antitrust findings, alleges investigators 'copy-pasted' rivals' claims

Apple is seeking to quash India's CCI findings over App Store conduct and in-app payment mandates, accusing investigators of lifting allegations from rivals like Match and Paytm. A closed-door hearing is set for July 21, with potential fines of up to 10% of turnover at stake.

— Filed Mon, 29 Jun, 2026, 15:43 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Apple accused India's CCI of copy-pasting rivals' claims in an antitrust probe over App Store conduct and payment mandates, seeking findings be quashed. A closed-door hearing is set for July 21, with potential turnover-based fines.