Apple vs CCI: What's going on with those huge fines?

Business Nov 28, 2025

Apple is taking India's competition watchdog (CCI) to court, arguing that it's unfair to apply new, much tougher penalty rules to old cases.
The company says this move goes against its constitutional rights.
This comes as big tech names like Meta, Amazon, and Google are also under investigation for past antitrust issues.

Why this matters for tech (and your apps)

The CCI changed its rules in 2024 so fines can be based on a company's global revenue—not just what they earn in India—which could make penalties skyrocket (Apple estimates up to $38 billion!).
If the court sides with Apple, it could protect other tech giants from massive retroactive fines and shape how future investigations play out in India's fast-growing digital market.