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Apple says India antitrust body overstepping judicial authority as spat intensifies
Apple says India's competition watchdog is overstepping its authority by pushing the company to submit its financials for penalties in an antitrust case related to the iPhone apps market. A non-public court submission on April 24, 2026, signals a deepening confrontation, with Apple arguing the penalty-calculation law may be invalid and potential penalties cited up to $38 billion.
Why It Matters
The dispute highlights how antitrust penalties are calculated in India and the financial exposure a major tech company faces amid regulatory scrutiny.
Timeline
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Apple accuses regulator of overstepping powers and challenges penalty law in New Delhi
May 2, 2026
Apple accused India’s Competition Commission of exceeding its powers by pushing the company to submit financials in an antitrust case related to the iPhone apps market, while Apple challenges the law governing penalties in a New Delhi court.
Apple submits non-public court filing in New Delhi on April 24, 2026
April 24, 2026
Apple submitted a non-public court filing in India on April 24, 2026; Reuters reviewed the filing. The filing is described as part of a confrontation over a case in which Apple says it could face penalties up to $38 billion.
CCI began seeking Apple’s financial information in 2024 to calculate penalties
2024
The Competition Commission of India has since 2024 sought Apple’s financial information, typically needed to calculate penalties, after an investigation found Apple abused its dominant position.