Apple Challenges CCI Antitrust Findings on App Store, Alleges Probe Copied Rivals' Claims

Apple accused the CCI's investigation team of copy-pasting complaints from rivals like Match Group, PhonePe and Paytm in its App Store antitrust probe, with a closed-door hearing set for July 21. The case targets App Store payment policies affecting Indian app developers, even as Apple raised India device prices 14-88%.

— Filed Mon, 29 Jun, 2026, 18:08 IST · Source Inc42 · Updated

Apple accused CCI's probe team of copy-pasting rivals' claims while challenging antitrust findings on its India App Store practices. Closed-door hearing set July 21; Apple also recently raised India prices on MacBooks, iPads and other devices by 14-88%.

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