Google, in a historic move, has reached a settlement with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) over allegations of unfair practices in the Android TV sector. As per the agreement, Google has agreed to pay a sum of Rs 20.24 crore, making it the first settlement under the recently revised Competition Act in India. As part of the settlement, Google will now provide standalone licenses for Play Store and Play Services to device manufacturers in the country. Additionally, the tech giant will waive off the Android Compatibility Commitments for devices that are shipped to India without pre-installed Google apps. This development comes as a significant step towards ensuring fair competition in the Indian tech market and promoting a level playing field for all players. The settlement is expected to have a positive impact on the overall ecosystem and provide more choices for consumers in the Android TV segment. Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking settlement between Google and the CCI.

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Google settles with CCI for Android TV unfair practices, pays Rs 20.24 crore in landmark settlement.
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