Apple challenges India CCI antitrust report, alleges it copied rival complaints and EU findings
Apple has asked the CCI to scrap its antitrust investigation report, claiming it was prepared without independent inquiry and lifted from PhonePe, Paytm and Match Group complaints plus EU findings. Apple cites under 6% smartphone share and warns App Store rule changes could hurt India's digital business and FDI. Hearing set for July 21, 2026.
Apple challenges India's CCI antitrust probe, alleging the report copied rival complaints (PhonePe, Paytm, Match) and EU findings without independent investigation. Apple claims under 6% smartphone share, warns App Store rule changes could hurt India's digital business and FDI.
Why this matters
Apple escalates its India antitrust fight, again accusing the CCI of 'copy-pasting' rival claims, even as it deepens India investment with new offices, a South India store and 20-58% price hikes.
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