Overview
- In a confidential December 31 order, the Competition Commission of India said it will continue the case without Apple if required submissions are not filed by the regulator’s deadline.
- The watchdog said Apple has repeatedly sought extensions since being asked in October 2024 to submit objections to findings and provide financial data used to assess penalties.
- Indian investigators concluded in 2024 that Apple engaged in abusive conduct in the iOS app distribution market following complaints from Match and several Indian startups.
- Apple denies wrongdoing and has asked to pause the administrative proceeding, a request the CCI rejected as it pushes to conclude the case.
- Apple has warned potential fines could reach about $38 billion if penalties are calculated using global turnover, and a source indicated the company is likely to wait for the January 27 Delhi High Court hearing before responding.