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FTC probes Arm licensing practices amid monopoly fears over chip blueprints report says

FTC probes Arm licensing practices amid monopoly fears over chip blueprints report says

The US Federal Trade Commission is investigating Arm Holdings over how it licenses its semiconductor technology, according to Bloomberg. Regulators are assessing whether Arm is trying to illegally monopolize parts of the chip market, including whether it could reject or downgrade licensing agreements for “chip blueprints” used to design CPUs. The FTC notified Arm earlier this year and asked the company to preserve documents. Arm declined to comment. The probe also runs alongside a dispute with Qualcomm after Arm accused Qualcomm of breaching a deal.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Delhi HC tells CCI to hold off final order against Apple in App Store antitrust probe

Delhi HC tells CCI to hold off final order against Apple in App Store antitrust probe

The Delhi High Court has asked the Competition Commission of India to avoid passing any final order in its antitrust probe into Apple’s App Store practices. The bench, citing possible complications, noted that Apple’s separate legal challenge to India’s competition penalty framework is still pending. After the court’s direction, CCI assured it would not issue a final decision. The dispute escalated as Apple challenged the regulator’s push for global financial records and CCI’s May 21 final hearing schedule.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Inc42 on 15 May 2026

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Britain launches Microsoft antitrust probe over bundling of business software and AI integration

Britain launches Microsoft antitrust probe over bundling of business software and AI integration

Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority has opened an antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s dominance in business software, using its “strategic market status” powers. The probe will assess whether bundling Windows, Word, Excel, Teams, Copilot and other products is uncompetitive, and it will also scrutinize AI integration and cloud market practices, including licensing. The review does not assume wrongdoing, but could trigger targeted remedies. It is set to conclude by February.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
UK launches antitrust probe into Microsoft bundling business software to squeeze rivals

UK launches antitrust probe into Microsoft bundling business software to squeeze rivals

Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority has opened an antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s dominance in business software. The probe will examine whether bundling products such as Windows, Word, Excel, Teams, Copilot and others weakens competition. If regulators determine Microsoft holds “strategic market status,” targeted enforcement action could follow.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026
Apple slams EU AI rules warning rival access could endanger privacy and device security

Apple slams EU AI rules warning rival access could endanger privacy and device security

Apple has criticized proposed EU antitrust measures aimed at helping AI rivals access Google services. The company warns that forcing such interoperability could threaten user privacy, security, and safety, while also risking device integrity and performance. Apple further disputes the regulator’s technical competence, arguing that redesigning operating systems could have unintended consequences.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
EU grants Google more time after proposal fails competition concerns probe

EU grants Google more time after proposal fails competition concerns probe

EU regulators have extended a deadline for Google after finding its initial plan to address competition concerns insufficient. The European Commission says it needs a stronger remedy to protect European businesses and citizens. Google is in ongoing talks with regulators to reach an acceptable solution, while a final decision—including possible fines—is being prepared.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026

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India orders antitrust probe into Pernod Ricard over alleged retailer exclusivity deals

India orders antitrust probe into Pernod Ricard over alleged retailer exclusivity deals

India’s competition watchdog has begun an antitrust probe into French liquor giant Pernod Ricard after complaints alleging exclusive arrangements with New Delhi retailers. The Competition Commission of India found merit in claims that financial support was offered to retailers in return for stocking Pernod brands. Officials warn this could distort demand patterns and restrict consumer choice.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
Rave sues Apple antitrust claiming App Store removal to boost SharePlay

Rave sues Apple antitrust claiming App Store removal to boost SharePlay

Rave, a video sharing app, has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple in US federal court, alleging the tech giant removed Rave from the App Store to promote its own SharePlay feature. Rave is seeking major damages and reinstatement, and says similar legal action has been launched in other countries as the dispute heats up over platform power.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
DOJ antitrust chief warns mergers: AI disruption claims must be backed by evidence

DOJ antitrust chief warns mergers: AI disruption claims must be backed by evidence

The US Justice Department’s antitrust chief has warned dealmakers against using AI disruption as a catch all excuse during merger reviews. Any claim that AI will fundamentally change competition must be supported by real evidence. Companies are urged to engage with the division early, and the DOJ says it will not tolerate misleading statements, even if an AI narrative seems tempting.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
Intel gets US antitrust clearance for larger bet on SambaNova chip startup

Intel gets US antitrust clearance for larger bet on SambaNova chip startup

US antitrust authorities have wrapped up their review of Intel’s investment in SambaNova, clearing the expansion of its stake. Intel put in $35 million in the chip startup, following an earlier investment and with plans to add another $15 million. The clearance effectively removes a major regulatory hurdle as Intel deepens its push into new chip technology.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 1 May 2026

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Apple asks Delhi High Court to stop CCI’s final antitrust hearing over app store payments

Apple asks Delhi High Court to stop CCI’s final antitrust hearing over app store payments

Apple has moved the Delhi High Court to pause Competition Commission of India proceedings tied to allegations of abuse of dominance in the App Store. The CCI scheduled a final hearing after repeated demands for Apple’s worldwide financial records, which Apple says would harm its separate legal challenge to India’s penalty framework. Apple now seeks an urgent May 15 hearing.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Startup Talky on 1 May 2026
Apple asks Delhi High Court to block CCI’s antitrust final hearing over app store powers

Apple asks Delhi High Court to block CCI’s antitrust final hearing over app store powers

Apple has urged the Delhi High Court to pause the Competition Commission of India’s antitrust final hearing tied to allegations that the iPhone maker abused its App Store dominance. Apple argues the CCI is exceeding its powers by demanding global financials, while it separately challenges India’s antitrust penalty rules. CCI insists the data is needed to calculate potential penalties, which could be far larger under updated law.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Inc42 on 30 Apr 2026
Apple challenges India antitrust probe demanding financial data as CCI powers face court fight

Apple challenges India antitrust probe demanding financial data as CCI powers face court fight

Apple has accused India’s Competition Commission of overstepping by requesting the company’s financial data in an antitrust case tied to the iPhone app market. The dispute escalates as Apple simultaneously challenges India’s penalty framework in court, arguing the regulator has exceeded its authority while pursuing enforcement actions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
Italy closes antitrust probes into AI firms after promises to curb hallucinations

Italy closes antitrust probes into AI firms after promises to curb hallucinations

Italy’s competition watchdog has shut antitrust probes into three AI firms after they pledged to reduce “hallucination” risks. DeepSeek, Mistral AI, and Turkey’s Scaleup Yazilim Hizmetleri will improve user warnings about inaccurate outputs, add clearer service disclaimers, and invest in safeguards— including DeepSeek putting money into new technology to limit such errors.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026

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Slack and Salesforce sue Microsoft in UK over Teams bundling claims

Slack and Salesforce sue Microsoft in UK over Teams bundling claims

Salesforce and Slack have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft in London, alleging Microsoft uses Teams “bundling” to restrict customer choice. The complaint targets how Teams is packaged with other products and echoes a 2020 grievance raised with the European Commission. Microsoft previously reached a pricing-related agreement with the EU, but the new UK case reopens concerns.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026
CCI sets final hearing May 21 as Apple withholds key data in iPhone app antitrust case

CCI sets final hearing May 21 as Apple withholds key data in iPhone app antitrust case

India’s competition watchdog, the CCI, has fast-tracked Apple’s antitrust case and scheduled a final hearing for May 21. The CCI earlier found Apple abused its dominance in the iPhone app market, but Apple has not provided requested financial data. With penalties now in focus, the missing information could weigh heavily as fines are on the table.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Brazil regulator orders deeper probe into how Google uses news content

Brazil regulator orders deeper probe into how Google uses news content

Brazil’s antitrust regulator CADE has backed returning its Google news content case to its general superintendence for formal administrative proceedings. The interim chief said the latest probe should reflect how Google’s behavior has evolved since the investigation began in 2019, paving the way for deeper scrutiny of the company’s conduct around news licensing and distribution.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Turkey antitrust authority launches probe into Spotify algorithms and pricing practices

Turkey antitrust authority launches probe into Spotify algorithms and pricing practices

Turkey’s competition authority has opened an investigation into Spotify, focusing on whether the music-streaming platform favors specific rights holders through its algorithms. Regulators will also examine whether Spotify’s subscription pricing in Turkey may unfairly restrict competitors and rights holders, potentially raising antitrust concerns.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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CCI probe derails steel relief as collusion allegations hit Tata Steel and rivals

CCI probe derails steel relief as collusion allegations hit Tata Steel and rivals

The government’s December 30 safeguard duty on cheap steel imports offered a quick boost to domestic players like Tata Steel, JSW Steel and SAIL. But the momentum faded as a CCI probe alleged that major steelmakers may have colluded on pricing, raising the possibility that competition rules were breached. The industry now faces a “one step forward, two steps back” scenario.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
India moves AB InBev from witness to target in cartel probe sparks fresh court battle

India moves AB InBev from witness to target in cartel probe sparks fresh court battle

India’s antitrust watchdog has upgraded Anheuser-Busch InBev’s role in a cartel probe, moving it from a cooperating witness to a party under investigation. The case began by targeting 42 alcohol retailers in Telangana over alleged exclusion of rivals, and AB InBev was raided in 2024. The brewer then secured a temporary injunction that halted the investigation against it.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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