Know why Google was fined Rs 1,337.76 crore by Competition Commission of India

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a fine of Rs 1,337.76 crore on Google, which provides the world's largest Internet search facility.

According to news reports quoting sources, the Competition Commission of India has imposed this fine on Google for allegedly abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in the android mobile device ecosystem.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has directed the leading Internet company to stop unfair business practices. The commission said in an official statement on Thursday that Google has also been directed to modify its functioning within a stipulated time-frame.

Earlier, On 8 February 2018, a fine of Rs 135.86 crore was imposed on Google. At that time CCI found Google guilty of abusing its strong position in the online search and advertising market.