Apple tells India’s antitrust regulator that claims submitted by rival companies in an investigation appear copied rather than independently developed, according to multiple reports. The dispute centers on the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) review of allegations involving Apple’s practices in the market. Apple’s position is that parts of the rivals’ submissions closely track each other, suggesting coordination or duplication of claims rather than separate grievances.
The CCI is expected to proceed with hearings involving the parties. One report says senior CCI officials are scheduled to hold a closed-door hearing with all involved sides on July 21, where Apple and the complainants are likely to present arguments and respond to questions from the regulator.
The reports do not indicate that the regulator has made a finding yet, but they describe Apple’s effort to challenge the credibility and originality of the rivals’ allegations as the process moves forward. The antitrust investigation remains pending, and the outcome will depend on the CCI’s assessment of evidence and arguments presented by all parties.
