Competition Commission of India
Apple Contests India's $38 Billion Global Turnover Antitrust Penalty Framework in Landmark Legal Challenge
Nov 27, 2025 10:18 am CST
Apple has filed the first legal challenge against India's amended antitrust law, which allows penalties based on global turnover. The tech giant faces a potential $38 billion fine in an ongoing case involving app marketplace practices, arguing that such calculation methods are unconstitutional and disproportionate. The landmark case, scheduled for hearing on December 3, could set a precedent for how India penalizes tech companies for competition violations.
UPS Challenges CCI Decision Allowing Publishers to Cross-Examine India Executive in Antitrust Case
Oct 23, 2025 06:09 pm CST
UPS has petitioned the Delhi High Court to overturn the Competition Commission of India's decision allowing book publishers to cross-examine its India executive in an antitrust case. Despite a previous investigation clearing UPS, FedEx, DHL, and Aramex of price collusion allegations, the CCI granted the Federation of Indian Publishers unusual permission to conduct cross-examinations. This dispute unfolds as India's courier market is projected to grow to $14.3 billion by 2030.