Apple Battles India's Global Turnover Penalty Rule

Apple challenges India's antitrust law allowing fines to be based on global turnover, potentially leading to a $38 billion penalty. The case involves claims from companies like Match Group that Apple's in-app fees are anti-competitive. A decision from the Delhi High Court and India's competition regulator is pending.

In an escalating clash over antitrust regulations, Apple is challenging an Indian law that calculates penalties based on global turnover, a move that the company's lawyers argue could result in unfair fines.

Last month, Apple confronted the country's rules in a case involving accusations from Tinder-owner Match and local startups. They allege that Apple's in-app fees disadvantage smaller businesses and breach competitive laws.

The Delhi High Court has requested the Competition Commission of India to respond to Apple's objections, amid claims that Apple's challenge could defer the proceedings indefinitely.