Concerns are raised by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) about how Google does business in India. The organisation states Google is “manipulating” how its Android platform is licenced.

The claim is made as CCI received a complaint from a customer. However, Google is yet to respond about the fine or the accusations.

What is Competition Commission of India (CCI) ?

Competition Commission of India was established to create and keep a culture that encourages businesses to be fair, competitive, and creative. This is done through engagement and enforcement.

CCI requests Google not to force device makers to put its apps on devices before they are sold.

Also, Google is facing a number of antitrust cases in India. 

This case seems to be similar to an antitrust case against the tech giant in Europe. Due to Google’s unfair market advantage using Android, European regulators fined the company.

Key facts!

• CCI says that Google has made “one-sided agreements” with smartphone makers to make sure that its apps will continue to be the most popular.
• Thus, it requests Google to stop indulging in such business practices.
• CCI’s statement also states that Google is making other businesses sign contracts to make sure that its suite of apps is used.
• Google Chrome, YouTube, and Google Maps, to name a few, are some of the apps.
• The statement went on to say that this practice hurt competition.
• In addition, it gave Google constant access to information about customers as well as lucrative advertising opportunities.
• The CCI has also asked Google to let manufacturers and users install any apps they want during the initial setup of a device.
• CCI officials are also looking into how the company acts in the smart TV market and with its in-app payments system.

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