Delhi HC pauses CCI's final order against Apple in App Store anti-trust probe until 15 July

Delhi High Court has directed the Competition Commission of India to hold its final order in the App Store anti-trust case against Apple until 15 July, while ordering the iPhone maker to cooperate and submit domestic turnover data. Penalty exposure could reach $38 billion under new global-turnover rules over the 30% commission dispute.

— Source publishedFri, 15 May, 2026, 13:34 IST·First seen Fri, 15 May, 2026, 13:37 IST·Source Mint

What happened

Delhi HC told CCI not to pass a final order in its App Store anti-trust probe against Apple until 15 July, while ordering Apple to cooperate and submit domestic

Key facts

  • $38 billion potential fine
  • 30% commission
  • 7 extensions
  • 15 July hearing
  • 21 May CCI hearing

Why this matters

India's escalating App Store antitrust posture signals tightening platform-fee scrutiny globally, reshaping M&A theses around app-economy intermediaries and payment rails.