CCI initiates probe against Google over ‘anti-competitive conduct’ in smart TV mkt

Google is set to face another investigation over allegations of anti-competitive conduct after the competition watchdog ordered a probe into the company’s conduct in the smart TV segment.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI), in an order published Tuesday, said that Google’s conduct “prima facie” in violation of Indian antitrust laws. “… the Commission, based on the information available on the record (including the submissions made by Google), is prima facie convinced that a case is made out for directing an investigation by the DG (Director General),” the order said.

The complaint against Google alleges that the company requires that any smart TV manufacturer sign agreements requiring that all Android-based devices sold by the manufacturer do not run any competing implementation of Android.