Apple was hit with an antitrust case in India alleging the tech giant’s 30% in-app fee is unfair to customers, sources tell Reuters
Non-profit group says Apple policies anti-competitive in IndiaIndia watchdog to review case, decide on next steps-sourceis facing an antitrust challenge in India for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the apps market by forcing developers to use its proprietary in-app purchase system, according to a source and documents seen by Reuters.
"The existence of the 30% commission means that some app developers will never make it to the market ... This could also result in consumer harm," said the filing, which has been seen by Reuters. In the coming weeks, the CCI will review the case and could order its investigations arm to conduct a wider probe, or dismiss it altogether if it finds no merit in it, said a source familiar with the matter.
The complainant, non-profit "Together We Fight Society" which is based in India's western state of Rajasthan, told Reuters in a statement it filed the case in the interest of protecting Indian consumers and startups.
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