Apple has accused Indian antitrust investigators of improperly basing their findings on claims made by its competitors. In a submission to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Apple argued that the regulator's investigation lacked independent analysis. The CCI's internal findings, made in 2024, had concluded that Apple engaged in abusive conduct on its App Store and mandated its own payment system. Apple denies these allegations, stating it holds a small market share in India. The company contends that the investigation's conclusions merely reproduced filings from rivals like Match, PhonePe, and Paytm. Apple also claimed the CCI copied a graphic from a European ruling without considering Indian market specifics. Furthermore, Apple asserts it was not given a fair opportunity to present its case orally, unlike Google. The regulator, however, accuses Apple of delaying the investigation for over two years. Apple is also challenging India's antitrust penalty law, which allows penalties to be based on global turnover. The company had initially refused to provide global financial documents for the relevant period. This dispute arises as India becomes increasingly significant to Apple's global operations.