Apple has successfully blocked Tinder-owner Match Group and Indian startups from accessing confidential information in an antitrust case filed against the company in India. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) investigated Apple for allegedly misusing its dominant position in the iOS app store market to the disadvantage of app developers and users.

While the investigation is complete, the CCI’s senior members have yet to review the findings and make a final decision. If Apple is found guilty, it could face fines and be forced to change its business practices.

Match Group and the Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) requested access to key financial details, including developer payouts and total billings. However, Apple argued that sharing this data could harm its business, especially since Match is involved in similar cases against Apple globally. The CCI ruled in favor of Apple, stating that sharing the information was not necessary at this stage.

The case was initially filed by Together We Fight Society, which claimed Apple’s 30% in-app purchase fee hurts competition. A final ruling on the case is expected in the coming weeks.

Source: The Economic Times