Indian antitrust body draws Apple's ire as $38 billion fine looms
India's antitrust regulator is seeking financial data from Apple to determine a potential $38 billion penalty over alleged abuse of its dominant market position in the App Store, prompting Apple to challenge the request in court. Apple argues the competition authority has overstepped its powers and is contesting the data demand through legal proceedings in New Delhi. The case reflects broader global scrutiny of Apple's App Store policies, with similar actions taken by regulators in the European Union and other regions.
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News Indian antitrust body draws Apple's ire as $38 billion fine looms Oliver Haslam 0 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Fri May 01 2026, 08:51 AM EDT · 1 minute read Apple's App Store rules continue to get it into trouble Apple has set its sights on India's antitrust watchdog, questioning the legality of a request for its financial data as part of an ongoing battle over its App Store policies. India's competition body wants the information so it can calculate what penalty Apple should face. This comes after a 2024 investigation found that Apple had abused its dominant position in the market. Reuters reports that Apple could be on the hook for a whopping $38 billion penalty.
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