Google: Google paid Rs 20.24 crore to CCI, case related to Android TV settled
New Delhi| Google has settled a case involving Android TV by paying Rs 20.24 crore to the Competition Commission of India (CCI). This is the first case to be dealt with under the amended Competition Act in India. In 2023, the provisions associated with this law were changed. Earlier in 2021, the regulator had ordered a detailed investigation against Google.
Later, Google proposed to settle the matter and CCI considered the settlement proposal. CCI found that under the “New India Agreement”, Google will provide a standalone license for Play Store and Play services for Android smart TVs in India. This will eliminate the need to bundle these services or impose default placement conditions.” This information was given by the regulator in a release. The regulator said it has accepted Google’s settlement proposal.
