Apple Agrees to Hand Over Financial Data to India's Antitrust Regulator
Apple has agreed to provide financial data to India's antitrust regulator, a significant step in a long-running case. This decision comes after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) demanded the information to assess potential fines against the company. The case, which began in 2021, centers on allegations that Apple abused its market position with its App Store policies.
- ▪Apple has agreed to hand over its India-specific financial data to the Competition Commission of India.
- ▪The CCI requires this information to calculate potential fines in an ongoing antitrust case against Apple.
- ▪The case dates back to 2021, initiated by complaints regarding Apple's App Store policies.
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Apple Agrees to Hand Over Financial Data to India's Antitrust RegulatorWednesday June 3, 2026 4:43 am PDT by Hartley CharltonApple has agreed to hand over financial data to India's competition regulator, in a move that could bring a years-long antitrust case significantly closer to a penalty decision. According to Reuters, a confidential Competition Commission of India (CCI) order showed that Apple last month agreed to supply its India-specific financials, which the watchdog typically needs to calculate potential fines. At a hearing on May 21, Apple's lawyer asked for a "final extension" until June 25 to file the information, and the CCI granted the request. The development is an important reversal for Apple, which had previously refused to provide financial information to the regulator.
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