Google faces new antitrust case in India over abuse in smart TVs market


The Competition Commission of India has since June been looking into allegations that Google engages in anti-competitive practices. — Reuters

NEW DELHI: Alphabet Inc's Google is facing a new antitrust case in India in which the US tech giant is alleged to have abused its Android operating system's position in the smart television market, a source and two lawyers involved in the case said.

The case is Google's fourth major antitrust challenge in India, one of its key markets where it is currently facing public criticism from local startups for enforcing certain policies and company charges they contend hurt their growth.

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