The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has altered its approach in the investigation of Apple Inc.'s App Store payment system, now requesting details of the company's domestic revenue rather than its global earnings. This shift comes amid Apple's legal challenge against the CCI's amended penalty regime, which allows fines based on global turnover, potentially exposing the company to penalties of up to $38 billion USD. The CCI's investigation stems from complaints by Indian Startups and Match Group, alleging that Apple abused its dominant position by mandating the use of its in-app payment system and imposing high commissions. During a recent hearing at the Delhi High Court, Apple expressed its discontent with the CCI's new focus on domestic revenue, arguing that penalties should only be based on revenue from India-specific activities. The court has paused any final orders from the CCI until a hearing scheduled for July 15, 2026, while allowing the investigation to proceed. Apple's reported revenue in India for the financial year ending March 2025 was ₹79,378 crore (approximately $9.5 billion USD), reflecting a significant increase from the previous year. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for how penalties are assessed in competition law, particularly for multinational companies operating in India.