CCI seeks Apple's reply on alleged violation of competition norms

Fair trade watchdog CCI has sought a reply from Apple on the investigation report which has found that the technology major allegedly violated competition norms with respect to its App Store, according to sources.

The sources said the supplementary investigation report by the regulator's Director General (DG) has concluded that Apple allegedly abused its market dominance in the relevant market, violating various provisions of Section 4 of the competition law.

In December 2021, Competition Commission of India (CCI) ordered a detailed probe against Apple after prima facie finding that the company abused its market dominance.

The sources said the regulator was not satisfied with the initial report submitted by the DG and sought another probe on specific aspects.

The supplementary investigation report was submitted to the CCI in June, they added.

The watchdog has sent the non-confidential version of the report to Apple for its reply, the sources said and added that final hearings will