The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered an investigation into Google's app store practices, specifically targeting the tech giant's newly implemented billing system. This move comes after findings that Google's billing system is violative of competition law by imposing unfair pricing on developers and constraining growth in the app market. In response, Google is currently examining the CCI's order. The investigation highlights ongoing concerns regarding market fairness and the impact of dominant tech companies on competition.
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