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CCI conducting enquiries against some fintech entities: Chairperson Kaur
CCI Chairperson Ravneet Kaur disclosed ongoing investigations into fintech entities to examine their technology leveraging impact on competition, emphasizing the regulator's commitment to ensuring a competitive digital market. With an eye on big tech and various sectors, including film distribution, CCI aims to address market distortions, fostering innovation and economic growth
Searching for Google: Will legal hurdles threaten tech giant’s grip on India?
Having met regulatory challenges globally, Google is now facing run-ins with the Indian govt on several fronts.
How Apple’s proposed changes could crumble the freemium model
The company will now allow developers to opt for the ‘new regime’ which lets users within the EU download apps and make purchases outside the Apple app store. It will also permit developers to distribute their apps via alternate stores, thereby also opting out of Apple’s in-app payment system.
Competition regulator bolstering tools to plug abuse in digital markets: Chairperson Ravneet Kaur
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is taking steps to ensure fair trade practices in digital markets and prevent abuse of market dominance by a few platforms, according to CCI Chairperson Ravneet Kaur. Kaur emphasized the importance of sharing experiences to maintain competitiveness in digital markets and highlighted the role of competition authorities in addressing these issues.
CCI to firm up rules for leniency-plus regime: Chairperson Ravneet Kaur
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is proposing a new "leniency-plus" regime that would allow companies under investigation for cartelisation to reduce penalties by disclosing information about other cartels. The regulator plans to seek stakeholder comments on the proposed regulations and finalize them for enforcement.
Competition regulator to soon release 'leniency-plus' regulations to bust cartels
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) will introduce regulations for a proposed leniency-plus regime, which will encourage companies under investigation for cartelisation to report other cartels and receive reduced penalties. The CCI will seek stakeholder comments on the regulations and finalize them.
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CCI probing Google, Apple for unfair business practices: chairperson Ravneet Kaur
The watchdog had ordered detailed investigations against Google with respect to its alleged abuse of dominance in the smart television segment and in the news content space. Further, the regulator had ordered an investigation against Apple for alleged anti-competitive practices with respect to its App Store.
Draft norms issued for companies to settle anti-competition charges
The draft regulations come at a time when some of the large technology players, including Google, Apple and Facebook, face probes by the competition regulator for possible abuse of fair trade rules. The CCI had slapped a fine of ₹1,337 crore on Google in October last year for allegedly misusing its dominant position in the Android ecosystem, which has now been challenged in the Supreme Court. However, this case may not be eligible for settlement now, said an expert.
Major digital players may get advice on dos and don’ts
A panel, chaired by corporate affairs secretary Manoj Govil, is likely to define systemically important digital intermediaries based on a set of criteria including the nature of business, turnover, and user base, both global and local.
CCI sided with Amazon in verdict, alleges Google; GoM, states divided over GST on online gaming
Tech giant Google has alleged that the Competition Commission of India sided with rival Amazon after the latter said Google's restrictions were a cause of the failure of its modified Android System FireOS. Google, however, said FireOS foundered due to poor user experience. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Startup audits in focus as malfeasance climbs; Apple’s App Store payments policy under review
Over the past year, many venture-funded startups such as BharatPe, Byju's, Zilingo, Rahul Yadav's 4B Networks, and now Mojocare, have come under the spotlight for lapses in governance and even allegations of fraud. Now, audit firms are approaching VCs to help scrutinise their portfolio companies, sources have told ET. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
CCI reviewing probe report on Apple app store billing policy
The CCI may ask the iPhone company to make changes to its app store billing and commission policies, as it has done in the case of Google, experts said. That would require Apple to open the 'walled garden', its closely guarded iOS operating system, something that the world's most valuable company has not had to do anywhere in the world.
Competition watchdog CCI in a bind over lack of quorum
The DG's office is currently probing several high-profile cases including those into Google, Apple and leading cement companies. The investigations arm of CCI can continue to work on the cases that have already been referred to it. However, once they submit a report to the commission, a quorum is required for taking further steps.
ETtech Explainer: will Apple meet the same fate as Google in CCI probe?
Apple may find itself in trouble as the Competition Commission of India (CCI) is close to completing its investigation into the app store and billing policies of the tech giant
Exclusive | CCI probe against Apple almost complete
CCI had launched the probe into Apple’s policies in December 2021 following allegations — levelled by a not-for-profit Together We Fight Society — about the high commission charged by Apple and the lack of third-party payment options.
CCI keen to pass a verdict on the Google probe soon
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has been holding depositions from stakeholders such as the Alliance of Digital India Federation (ADIF), Match group (owner of large dating sites such as Tinder) and several other app companies in India.
Tinder-owner Match ups antitrust pressure on Apple in India with new case
The US giant has long mandated use of its in-app payment system, which charges commissions that some developers like Match have argued globally are too high.
Centre aims to make Big Tech pay for using content from news publishers
The Indian government is planning to make Big Tech firms pay publishers for using their content on their respective platforms.
Apple seeks access to documents pertaining to CCI probe
Apple and its associate company have asked the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to supply relevant case documents submitted by a Rajasthan-based informant against Apple and ADI, people aware of the developments told ET.
CCI tweak could spark antitrust probes; Delhivery IPO soon, Sridhar Vembu on Elon Musk
While most startups delay their IPOs, logistics player Delhivery is likely to go ahead with its plan soon. This and more as we start the month of May.
Parl panel to summon Google, Twitter, Amazon, other big tech firms to discuss their competitive conduct
The issue was discussed in detail by members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance after a presentation was made before it by the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
Dating apps flag monopolistic practices of Apple and Google
Executives at Indian dating apps said even though the commission had been reduced and the policy is only set to be implemented later this year, it will significantly dent their revenues.
CCI probe finds Google’s Play Store billing guidelines ‘unfair’ and ‘discriminatory’
In addition, the regulator also examined allegations that Google used ‘‘search manipulation’ to push Google Pay. CCI has directed the Reserve Bank of India to look into the matter, the sources added.
Exclusive: CCI to seek details on Google’s payment policy from app makers
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is investigating the tech giant for alleged unfair business practices with respect to Google Pay as well as Google Play’s payment system.
Competition Commission of India orders probe against Apple
"Further, third party app stores are not allowed to be listed on Apple's App Store as the developer guidelines as well as agreement prohibits app developers from offering such services... these restrictions imposed by Apple forecloses the market for app stores for iOS for potential app distributors," the order said.
Big deals keep on comin’; Apple asks CCI to junk case
The year may be drawing to a close but the fundraising continues unabated. Two big deals – in excess of $300 million each were announced on Monday – taking an already record-setting year to new highs.
Apple seeks dismissal of India apps market antitrust case, cites tiny market share
Apple denied the allegations in its filing to the CCI and stressed that its market share in India is an "insignificant" 0-5%, while Google commands 90-100% as its Android operating system powers most other smartphones.
Apple seeks dismissal of India apps market antitrust case, cites tiny market share
The filing was made after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) started reviewing allegations that Apple hurts competition by forcing app developers to use its proprietary system which can charge commissions of up to 30% on in-app purchases.
Google abusing position, playing unfair: CCI probe
The probe accuses Google of imposing and forcing one-sided contracts on devices as well as app makers to ensure that its own products and apps maintain primacy in consumer usage, and come pre-installed and as default options to get the highest user preference.
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