“Our model has enabled India’s digital transformation:” Google after 2nd fine
Following the second fine imposed by India’s competition watchdog, Google said on Wednesday that it was committed to its users and developers and that the company’s model had “spurred India’s digital transformation and expanded access for hundreds of millions of Indians, according to a tweet from ANI.
On Tuesday, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined Google Rs 936.44 crore for the second time in less than a week, bringing the total fine to ₹2,274 core, for abusing its dominant position over the Play Store policies and ordered the tech giant to stop unfair trade practices.
In response, a Google spokesperson said on Wednesday, “We remain committed to our users and developers and are reviewing the decision to evaluate the next steps,” according to a tweet from ANI.
#UPDATE | “We remain committed to our users and developers and are reviewing the decision to evaluate next steps,” said a Google spokesperson for CCI, who yesterday fined Rs 936.44 cr for abusing its dominant position in relation to CCI. its Play Store policies. pic.twitter.com/2AYBJdrVx4
— ANI (@ANI) October 26, 2022
Google’s spokesperson added: “Indian developers have benefited from technology, security, consumer protection and unparalleled choice and flexibility that Android and Google Play offer. By keeping costs low, our model has enabled India’s digital transformation and expanded access for hundreds of millions of Indians.” made possible.”
Indian developers have benefited from technology, security, consumer protection and unparalleled choice and flexibility that Android and Google Play offer. By keeping costs low, our model has enabled India’s digital transformation and expanded access for hundreds of millions of Indians: Google spox
— ANI (@ANI) October 26, 2022
Last week, on Friday, the CCI tweeted that it has fined Google Rs 1,337 crore for “abusing a dominant position in multiple markets in the Android mobile device ecosystem”.
As with the latest statement, Google had said in response that the Indian antitrust watchdog’s decision to fine the company for alleged anti-competitive practices “was a major setback for Indian consumers and businesses” and that it would review its decision to take next steps. to evaluate.
“Android has created more choice for everyone and supports thousands of successful businesses in India and around the world. The decision of the CCI is a major setback for Indian consumers and businesses. Mobile devices for Indians. We will review the decision to take next steps to evaluate,” a Google spokesperson said Friday.
