India fights Apple’s attempts to reduce a potential $38 billion fine

India fights Apple’s attempts to reduce a potential billion fine

While Indian regulators prepare to fine Apple for alleged antitrust practices in the App Store, they have also been arguing against the company’s attempts to limit any potential fine.

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India’s CCI denies Apple’s attempt to reduce potential fines

In 2021, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) launched an investigation into Apple’s App Store practices, after a complaint from the “Together We Fight Society” (TWFS) group. By July 2024, the CCI found that Apple has “significant influence” over digital services and products.

Since then, Apple has been arguing against the CCI’s findings, but at the same time has worked to cut the potential fines that are yet to be decided. According to Reuters, in November 2025, Apple asked New Delhi judges to intervene.

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