CCI slaps Rs 1,337.76 cr penalty on Google for unfair biz practices in the Android mobile device ecosystem

 

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CCI slaps Rs 1,337.76 cr penalty on Google for unfair biz practices in Android mobile device ecosystem. In a release, the CCI said it has also directed Google to modify its conduct within a defined timeline PTI, OCT 20 2022, 20:56 IST, UPDATED: OCT 20 2022, 20:56 IST

The Competition Commission on Thursday imposed a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in the Android mobile device ecosystem.

Besides, the fair trade regulator has directed the internet major to desist from unfair business practices. In a release, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said it has also directed Google to modify its conduct within a defined timeline.

In April 2019, the regulator ordered a detailed probe into the matter following complaints by consumers of Android-based smartphones in the country. Android is an open-source, mobile operating system installed by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of Smartphones and Tablets.

The allegations of unfair business practices pertained to two agreements -- Mobile Application Distribution Agreement (MADA) and Anti Fragmentation Agreement (AFA) -- which were entered into by the OEMs of Android OS with Google.

In the release, the regulator said it has imposed a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in the Android mobile device ecosystem apart from issuing the cease and desist order.

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