Indian Antitrust Probe Accuses Apple of Market Abuse in App Store Practices

The Competition Commission of India finds Apple's mandatory in-app purchase system and restrictive policies harm competition and developers.

The CCI's confidential report states Apple leveraged its dominant position in the iOS app market to enforce unfair terms on developers.
Apple's mandatory use of its proprietary billing system is cited as a significant issue, limiting developers' payment options.
The investigation, ongoing since 2021, aligns with similar antitrust actions against Apple in the European Union.
Apple argues its market share in India is minor compared to Android, but the CCI maintains Apple's influence is substantial.
The final decision could lead to fines and directives for Apple to alter its business practices in India.