An Indian tribunal has rejected Google’s initial attempt to block a $162mn antitrust fine as well as forced changes to its business practices, in a blow to the US tech giant in a key market.
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday declined to pass an order that would prevent India’s competition watchdog from penalising Google for allegedly “abusing its dominant position” in devices using its Android operating system.
The NCLAT ordered Google to deposit 10 per cent of the Competition Commission of India’s total fine, and did not give it any immediate relief on the watchdog’s redressal measures that aim to counter the tech company’s alleged anti-competitive practices.