Google calls India antitrust watchdog’s Android choice a ‘setback’ for shoppers

Alphabet Inc’s Google stated on Friday that the Indian antitrust watchdog’s choice to advantageous it 13.38 billion Indian rupees ($161.95 million) for anti-competitive practices was a “major setback” for shoppers and companies within the nation.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Thursday stated Google leveraged its dominant place in markets comparable to on-line search and app retailer for Android to guard the place of its apps like Chrome and YouTube in cell Web browsers and on-line video internet hosting.

Besides the advantageous, the CCI additionally ordered Google to alter its method to its Android platform and restricted it from sure income sharing agreements with smartphone makers.

“Android has created more choice for everyone, and supports thousands of successful businesses in India and around the world,” a Google spokesperson stated on Friday.

“The CCI’s decision is a major setback for Indian consumers and businesses, opening serious security risks for Indians who trust Android’s security features, and raising the cost of mobile devices for Indians.”

Google stated it can evaluate the choice to judge subsequent steps.