Google: CCI order to stall Android growth in India

Google’s Android operating system powers a huge number of smartphones in India. In October 2022, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) penalised the tech giant $161 million for misusing its dominant position in the Android ecosystem. Google has now warned that the growth of the Android ecosystem may be jeopardised due to the antitrust order. The order asks the company to change how it markets the platform in India. According to a report by Reuters, Google issued this warning during its Supreme Court challenge. CCI even asked the Alphabet Inc-owned company to change restrictions imposed on smartphone makers related to pre-installing apps.

How the CCI decision will affect Google’s business
The US-based tech giant earlier claimed that CCI’s decision will force it to change its “long-standing business model.” However, the company, in its Supreme Court filing has explained how this decision will impact Google and has also detailed the changes that are needed to comply with CCI’s order.