Exclusive-Apple accuses India of 'copy-pasting' rivals' claims in antitrust investigation
Key takeaways
- REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas By Aditya Kalra Mon, June 29, 2026 at 5:09 PM GMT+7 4 min read AAPL By Aditya Kalra
- NEW DELHI, June 29 (Reuters) - Apple has accused Indian antitrust investigators of "copy-pasting" its rivals' claims and failing to properly conduct its own investigation in concluding the U.S.
- In 2024, CCI investigators privately issued a report saying Apple engaged in "abusive conduct" on the apps platform of its iOS operating system, and wrongly mandated the use of its payment system.
Exclusive-Apple accuses India of 'copy-pasting' rivals' claims in antitrust investigation 1 / 2 Exclusive-Apple accuses India of 'copy-pasting' rivals' claims in antitrust investigation Auto rickshaws move past an Apple i Phone hoarding on a street in Mumbai, India, June 29, 2026. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas By Aditya Kalra Mon, June 29, 2026 at 5:09 PM GMT+7 4 min read AAPL By Aditya Kalra
NEW DELHI, June 29 (Reuters) - Apple has accused Indian antitrust investigators of "copy-pasting" its rivals' claims and failing to properly conduct its own investigation in concluding the U.S. tech giant breached competition laws, calling for the findings to be quashed, regulatory papers reviewed by Reuters showed.
The June 25 Apple submission, being reported for the first time, marks the sharpest escalation yet in Apple's fight with the Competition Commission of India (CCI), where Tinder-owner Match and Indian startups are among its opponents.