Google settles Android TV antitrust case in India with ₹20 crore payout

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved a settlement deal with Google over allegations that the tech giant abused its dominant position in the Android TV market, marking a major development in one of India’s most closely watched antitrust cases.

The settlement brings to a close a probe that began after two individuals filed complaints accusing Google of forcing television manufacturers to accept restrictive terms in exchange for access to the Android TV operating system.

However, CCI member Anil Agrawal, in a dissent note, said the…