“Our Model Driven India’s Digital Transformation:” Google After Second Fine
After the second fine imposed by India’s competition watchdog, Google on Wednesday said it is committed to its users and developers and according to a tweet by ANI, the firm’s model “drives India’s digital transformation and drives millions of Indians”. expanded access.
On Tuesday, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined Google for the second time in less than a week, Rs 936.44 crore, for abusing its dominant position regarding Play Store policy, taking the total fine to ₹2,274 crore. Gaya and ordered the tech giant to stop indulging in unfair business practices.
In response, a Google spokesperson said on Wednesday, “We remain committed to our users and developers and are reviewing the decision to evaluate the next steps,” according to a tweet by ANI.
#Update , “We are committed to our users and developers and are reviewing the decision to evaluate the next steps,” says a Google spokesperson, adding that the CCI has charged ₹936.44 crore for abusing its dominant position with respect to its Play Store policies. imposed a fine of Rs. pic.twitter.com/2AYBJdrVx4
— ANI (@ANI) 26 October 2022
A Google spokesperson said, “Indian developers have benefited from the technology, security, consumer protection and unmatched choice and flexibility that Android and Google Play provide. While keeping costs low, our model has driven India’s digital transformation and Expanded the reach to crores of Indians.”
Indian developers have benefited from the technology, security, consumer protection and unmatched choice and flexibility offered by Android and Google Play. While keeping costs low, our model has driven India’s digital transformation and expanded its reach to millions of Indians: Google Spokes
— ANI (@ANI) 26 October 2022
Last week, on Friday, the CCI tweeted that it imposed a fine of Rs 1,337 crore on Google for “misusing dominant position in multiple markets in the Android mobile device ecosystem”.
Similar to the latest statement, in response, Google had said that the Indian antitrust watchdog’s decision to fine the company for alleged anti-competitive practices was “a major setback to Indian consumers and businesses” and that it would take steps to evaluate next steps. Will review the decision.
“Android has created more choices for everyone and supports thousands of successful businesses in India and around the world. The CCI’s decision is a major setback for Indian consumers and businesses, opening up serious security risks for Indians who use Android. mobile devices for Indians. We will review the decision to evaluate the next steps,” a Google spokesperson said on Friday.
