Delhi Court Orders Apple to Cooperate in Antitrust Probe, Delays CCI Order to July 15

On May 18, 2026, the Delhi High Court directed Apple to fully cooperate with India’s Competition Commission (CCI) in its antitrust investigation of the iPhone apps market. The court rejected Apple’s request to stay proceedings while it challenges the penalty-calculation law but instructed the CCI to withhold any final order until at least July 15, 2026. The case stems from a 2024 CCI finding that Apple abused its dominant position. Apple’s iPhone market share in India has risen to about 9% from 4% two years ago, increasing regulatory exposure without immediate penalties. AAPL closed at $300.23, up 0.68%.