Apple Agrees to India Financials in CCI Antitrust Probe

Apple Inc. is currently embroiled in a high-stakes antitrust investigation by the India — Election Commission of India (CCI) concerning its App Store policies and in-app purchase system. The CCI initiated the probe in 2021 following complaints from entities like Match Group and the Digital India Foundation (ADIF), alleging that Apple Inc. abused its dominant market position by restricting third-party payment services for in-app purchases. In 2024, the CCI found Apple Inc. had exploited its dominant position. Apple Inc. initially resisted providing its financial details, arguing that the case should be paused while it challenged India's revised antitrust penalty rules, which allow regulators to consider global revenue for fine calculations. However, the India — Delhi High Court directed Apple Inc. to cooperate with the investigation. Subsequently, Apple Inc. agreed to submit its India-specific financial information to the CCI by June 25, moving the case closer to a potential penalty ruling. The India — Delhi High Court has, however, restrained the CCI from issuing a final order until July 15.