What is Apple fighting in India?

Apple is fighting an antitrust investigation by India's Competition Commission into its app store policies and a demand for its global financial records.

Why is Apple concerned about the Indian probe?

Apple fears a potential fine of up to $38 billion if India's antitrust watchdog uses its global turnover to calculate penalties.

When will the Delhi High Court hear Apple's case?

The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear Apple's case regarding the antitrust investigation and penalty rules on January 27, 2026.

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Apple Fights India Antitrust Probe for Financial Data

22 Jan

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Summary

Apple urges Indian court to halt antitrust probe seeking global finances.
The tech giant fears a potential $38 billion fine based on global turnover.
A Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear the case on January 27.

Apple Fights India Antitrust Probe for Financial Data

Apple is actively contesting a probe by India's antitrust watchdog concerning its app store policies, seeking to prevent the agency from accessing its global financial records. The company has filed a plea with the Delhi High Court, requesting a directive to prevent the Competition Commission of India (CCI) from taking further action at this stage.

This legal maneuver comes as Apple challenges the validity of India's 2024 penalty rules, which it fears could result in a penalty of up to $38 billion if applied based on its global turnover. The CCI, however, has maintained its stance, seeking Apple's financials via a private order on December 31. Apple argues that compliance now would jeopardize its main legal challenge against the penalty framework.

The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing for January 27 to address Apple's request to put the entire investigation on hold. The CCI defends its penalty rules as essential measures to deter violations by multinational corporations.