Indian Court Tells Apple to 'Cooperate' in Antitrust Case
The court said Apple must fully cooperate as the watchdog weighs App Store fees and global turnover-based penalties.
- On Saturday, the Delhi High Court ordered Apple to "fully cooperate" with the Competition Commission of India in an ongoing antitrust investigation, declining to halt the proceedings entirely.
- Since December 2021, the CCI has investigated the App Store, alleging the platform serves as an unavoidable gateway for developers and charges fees of up to 30%.
- Challenging India's updated competition law, Apple refuses to disclose financial data, arguing penalties should not be based on global turnover rather than local revenue.
- Barring a final ruling until at least July 15, the court allowed the company to submit specific documents as part of its broader legal challenge.
- Apple is aggressively expanding iPhone production in India, where Counterpoint Research data shows market share reached 12% in the fourth quarter of 2025, positioning the country as strategically critical.
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Apple App Store Probe Gets Major Court Blow in India
Apple has been told by the Delhi High Court to cooperate with an ongoing antitrust investigation tied to how its App Store runs in India. The court also turned down Apple, asking to stop things temporarily, as the Competition Commission of India ( CCI ) continues its scrutiny. This again is another noticeable step in […]
Indian court orders Apple to fully cooperate in antitrust probe, delays final ruling until mid-July
In a significant development for Apple’s ongoing global antitrust battles, India’s Delhi High Court has directed the tech giant to “fully cooperate” with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in a long-running investigation into its practices in the iPhone apps market. The order, posted on the court’s website on Saturday, May 18, 2026, rejects Apple’s request to pause the proceedings while it challenges the broader legal framework governing …
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