Google fined Rs 1,338 crore in India by CCI: Here’s Google’s answer

Google on Friday said it will review the Competition Commission’s (CCI) decision to impose a fine of Rs 1,338 crore for alleged anti-competitive practice, and termed the order a “big blow” to Indian consumers and businesses. In its first official response after the CCI order, Google said that Android has created more options for everyone and supports thousands of successful businesses. India and around the world. In an emailed statement, a Google spokesperson said, “The CCI’s decision is a major setback for Indian consumers and businesses, opening up serious security risks for Indians relying on the security features of Android and the need for mobile devices for Indians.” raising costs.”

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Google said it would “review the decision to evaluate next steps”. Competition watchdog on Thursday imposed a massive fine of Rs 1,337.76 crore on Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets with respect to Android mobile devices and ordered the internet major to stop and stop various unfair business practices.

The regulator, which passed the order after ordering a detailed probe more than three years ago, has also directed Google to revise its conduct within a stipulated time frame. Android is a popular open-source, mobile operating system installed by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of smartphones and tablets.

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The CCI, which began investigation into the matter in April 2019, has directed that OEMs should not be deterred from choosing from pre-installed Google proprietary applications as well as a bouquet of applications on their smart devices. Shouldn’t be forced to pre-install.
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