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Google dials NCLAT against CCI's Android order, Rs 1,337-crore fine

Says CCI order presents a major setback for its Indian users and businesses who trust Android's security features

Google approaches NCLAT against CCI's order on Android device ecosystem

Google has approached the appellate tribunal NCLAT challenging the CCI's order on unfair business practices in Android mobile device ecosystem, the company spokesperson said on Friday. The Competition Commission in October slapped a steep penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on internet giant Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in relation to Android mobile devices and ordered the internet major to cease and desist from various unfair business practices. A Google spokesperson told PTI: "We have decided to appeal the CCI's decision on Android as we believe it presents a major setback for our Indian users and businesses who trust Android's security features, and potentially raising the cost of mobile devices." "We look forward to making our case in NCLAT and remain committed to users and partners," the spokesperson added. Android has greatly benefitted Indian users, developers, and OEMs, and powered India's digital transformation, the company said. Google has sought

Google India's profits triple in five years, at Rs 1,238 crore in FY22

More than half of Alphabet's revenue (Google's parent company) came from Google Search in 2021, even though its share from advertising subsidiaries and YouTube advertisements is increasing

Google's India focus for 2023 & beyond: Harness AI to solve huge problems

Under the Google for India Digitization fund, the firm will continue to support innovation ecosystem, with special focus on early-stage and women-led start-ups

Sundar Pichai coming to India; govt to discuss 'Made in India' Pixel phones

According to a recent media report, Google plans to shift half the production of Pixel devices out of China, and the Indian govt wants India to become an assembly base as well

Google's Year in Search 2022: Here is a recap of what India searched online

From trending search terms to sports events and movies, here is what India searched online on Google in 2022

Google subsidiary launches new anti-misinformation campaign in India

Indian government officials have called on tech companies such as Google, Meta, and Twitter to take stronger action against the spread of fake news

Google Cloud joins hands with DSCI for boosting cloud adoption

"Secure with cloud" initiative will also provide industry best practices and frameworks with Start-up and mobile app ecosystems on privacy and security

Deloitte expands pact with Google Cloud to double down its specialisations

The two firms will help clients across industries innovate and implement Google Cloud technology at scale

Pixel 7 series, Pixel 6a to get 5G as part of December Feature drop: Google

Google said, it has been actively working with the Indian carriers to enable 5G on its supported devices at the earliest

Google may face a third CCI fine in less than a month. Now for Android TV

Google has already been fined in previous two cases for "abusing its market dominant position" in connection with the Android mobile device ecosystem

Google India and Facebook India's combined revenue up 77 per cent in FY22

In 2021, the two companies earned Rs 23,212 crore through online ads. It rose to Rs 41,115 crore in 2021-22

Google Cloud to build intelligent tracking system for Pune's public buses

Once published on Google Maps, the live transit update service will allow commuters to track buses real-time on Google Maps

How three young informants made tech giant Google cough up Rs 1,338 cr fine

Three young informants, Umar Javeed, Aaqib and Sukarma Thapar finally forced the tech giant, Google to cough up a whooping fine of Rs 1,338 crore for abusing its dominant position

TMS Ep290: CCI fines Google, Delhi air pollution, markets, 'dirty' bomb

Why does Google find itself in CCI's crosshairs? Why was this Diwali in Delhi the cleanest in years? Will the primary market suck out secondary market liquidity? What is a 'dirty' bomb? Answers here

Why does Google find itself in CCI's crosshairs?

CCI has fined Google Rs 936 cr for imposing its payments methods on app developers. It also fined Google Rs 1,338 cr for abusing its mobile device ecosystem. What does this mean for the stakeholders?

Apps and payments: What is the controversy about Google Play Billing System

Tech giant defends itself as Competition Commission fines it Rs 936.44 crore for unfair business practices

Remain committed to users, developers; evaluating next steps: Google India

Slapped with a second hefty fine for anti-competitive practices, Google India on Wednesday said it remains committed to users and developers and is reviewing the antitrust body's order to evaluate next steps. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday slapped a Rs 936 crore fine on Google for "abusing" its dominant position on its Android mobile app store and ordered it not to prevent app developers from using third-party billing or payment processing services in India. That penalty came just days after a Rs 1,337.76 crore fine was imposed on it for abusing the dominant position of its Android smartphone operating system. Commenting on Tuesday's CCI order, a Google India spokesperson said Indian app developers have benefited from the technology, security, consumer protection, choice and flexibility that Android and Google Play provide. "And, by keeping costs low, our model has powered India's digital transformation and expanded access for hundreds of millions of Indians,"

Indian app developers hail CCI penalty on Google as 'collective victory'

Competition commission fine on tech giant for abusing dominant position will have domino effect in other markets, they add

CCI slaps Rs 936.44 cr penalty on Google for unfair business policies

The Competition Commission on Tuesday slapped a penalty of Rs 936.44 crore on Google for abusing its dominant position with respect to Play Store policies and directed the company to cease and desist from unfair business practices. In a release, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said it has also directed to modify its conduct within a defined timeline. This is the second major CCI ruling against Google in less than a week. On October 20, the watchdog imposed a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on the company for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in relation to Android mobile devices and ordered the internet major to cease and desist from various unfair business practices.