CCI approves Google's settlement proposal in Android TV case; ₹20.24 crore settlement amount
The Competition Commission of India, by majority order, accepted Google's settlement proposal in the Android TV case on 21 April 2025, with a final settlement amount of ₹20.24 crore.
Summary
The Competition Commission of India (CCI), by a majority order under Section 48A(3) of the Competition Act, 2002 and the CCI (Settlement) Regulations, 2024, accepted Google's settlement proposal in the Android TV case, it said on 21 April 2025. The case arose from information filed by Kshitiz Arya and Purushottam Anand alleging that Google misused its dominant position through restrictive agreements with TV makers, including compulsory bundling of the Play Store with Android TV OS. The final settlement amount, after a 15% settlement discount, is ₹20.24 crore.
Key facts
- Body
- Competition Commission of India (majority order)
- Provision
- Section 48A(3), Competition Act, 2002; Settlement Regulations, 2024
- Case
- Android TV (Google)
- Settlement amount
- ₹20.24 crore after 15% discount
- Informants
- Kshitiz Arya and Purushottam Anand
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the final settlement amount in the Android TV case in which the CCI accepted Google's settlement proposal in April 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — ₹20.24 crore
₹20.24 crore, after applying a 15% settlement discount.
Under which provision of the Competition Act, 2002 did the CCI agree to Google's settlement proposal in the Android TV case?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Section 48A
Section 48A: the CCI acted under Section 48A(3) read with the Settlement Regulations, 2024; Section 19(1)(a) covers the filing of information, Section 26(1) the DG investigation, and Section 4 abuse of dominance.