Google's 'New India Agreement' secures antitrust approval in Android TV dispute
( April 22, 2025, 00:17 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Google's settlement proposal involving its Android TV practices has been approved by India's antitrust watchdog. The Competition Commission of India, in a majority order, agreed to the terms under Section 48A of the 2002 Competition Act, and the CCI (Settlement) Regulations, 2024. The resolution follows a CCI investigation triggered by complaints that Google was misusing its dominant position by enforcing restrictive agreements on TV manufacturers, including compulsory bundling of the Play Store with Android TV OS and preventing the development of rival Android versions through Anti-Fragmentation Agreements. As part of the settlement, Google's "New India Agreement" will offer standalone licenses for its Play Store and Play Services for Android smart TVs in the country and waive the need for Android Compatibility Commitments for devices shipped without Google apps. The final settlement amount approved by the CCI stands at 202.4 million rupees ($2.44 million) after a 15 percent discount, according to the antitrust order released on Monday.The statement issued by the Competition Commission of India follows and its order together with dissent note are attached:...
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