India: Competition Commission of India Investigation into Google for Alleged Abuse of Dominance in Online Search Market
Progress
Current status
in force
08 Feb 2018 in force
Scope
Implementers
India
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
search service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling against Google for abusing its dominance in the online search market
On 8 February 2018, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) sanctioned Google with a fine of INR 135.86 crores (USD 21 million) for abusing its dominance in the online search market. The investigation had been initiated after Matrimony.com and the…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority