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CCI fines Intel ₹27.38 crore for abusing dominance

By Startup Enthusiast · 13 February 2026

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Intel makes boxed microprocessors (BMPs) for computers sold worldwide

India's antitrust regulator fined Intel ₹27.38 crore for discriminatory warranty policies that limited consumer choice

The fine is 8% of Intel's average relevant turnover over eight years; the policy was discontinued in 2024

India's Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposed a ₹27.38 crore fine on Intel for abusing its dominant position in the boxed microprocessor (BMP) market.
The violation was under Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2002, which prohibits abuse of dominance.
Intel's discriminatory warranty policy denied warranty in India for BMPs bought from authorised dealers outside India.
The policy was introduced in April 2016 and applied only to Indian customers.
No such policy existed in Intel's other markets like China and Australia.
The CCI found the policy limited consumer choice and caused appreciable adverse effect on Indian users.
Intel discontinued the policy in 2024, so the penalty was reduced accordingly.

The fine is 8% of Intel's average relevant turnover for the eight years the policy was in place.
Other big tech companies have faced similar CCI fines: Google ₹2,200 crore in 2022, Meta ₹213.14 crore in November 2024.
Apple is also under CCI probe and has moved the Delhi High Court to stop the regulator from seeking its global financial records.

Intel designs and manufactures semiconductors and microprocessors for computers and servers.
Its boxed microprocessors (BMPs) are sold as retail products through authorised distributors.
Intel operates in over 60 countries including India, China, and Australia.
The company earns revenue from chip sales, licensing, and related services.