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India's antitrust regulator has advanced a case against Apple over in-app payment practices, with potential fines reaching $38 billion—the largest antitrust penalty globally. The Competition Commission of India scheduled a final hearing as the investigation progressed, while Apple sought dismissal citing its small market share in India and withheld data from regulators. The case centers on Apple's control of in-app payments through the App Store, marking an intensifying regulatory challenge for the tech giant in a key market.