The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is fast-tracking a penalty ruling against Apple. The regulator scheduled a final hearing for May 21. This hearing addresses Apple’s alleged abuse of its dominant position in the app market.
Apple has failed to submit required financial information since October 2024. The company is withholding data while challenging India’s antitrust laws in the Delhi High Court. A recent amendment allows the CCI to calculate fines based on global turnover.
Apple now faces a potential penalty of up to $38 billion. The CCI claims Apple is using legal challenges to stall an investigation that began in 2021. An April 8 order formally noted Apple's non-compliance.