India, June 3 -- In a significant development, Apple has agreed to submit its India-specific financial data to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) as part of an ongoing investigation into its App Store practices. This move came after months of resistance from the company and could play a vital role in determining potential penalties if regulators conclude that Apple violated competition laws.

Why Apple Is Under Investigation in India

The case dates back to 2021, when a group of complainants, including Match Group, the parent company of Tinder, and the Alliance of Digital India Foundation, raised concerns about Apple's App Store policies.

After a long investigation, the CCI stated in 2024 that Apple misused its dominant position i...