Core Viewpoint - JioStar, owned by Reliance Industries, is challenging the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) investigation into alleged abuse of dominance and discriminatory pricing in Kerala's television distribution market [1][9]. Legal Proceedings - A Supreme Court hearing is scheduled for JioStar's appeal against a Kerala High Court ruling that upheld the CCI's investigation order [2]. - The case originated from a complaint by Asianet Digital Network, which accused JioStar of dominating the market by controlling popular Malayalam channels and exclusive rights to major sporting events [2][3]. Allegations of Discriminatory Pricing - Asianet claims that JioStar provided preferential discounts to Kerala Communicators Cable Ltd (KCCL), while denying similar terms to other distributors, violating the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (Trai) rules [3][4]. - It is alleged that JioStar effectively offered KCCL discounts exceeding 50% through marketing agreements, which Asianet argues were a facade to lower effective channel prices for KCCL [4][5]. Regulatory Context - The CCI initiated an investigation in February 2022 after finding a prima facie case against JioStar, clarifying that this step did not imply guilt [6]. - JioStar contends that the dispute falls under the jurisdiction of Trai and the 2017 Broadcasting Regulations, arguing that the CCI should not have intervened [7]. - The CCI maintains that its authority under the Competition Act applies even in regulated sectors, and its role in examining market power abuse is not excluded by the presence of another regulator [8]. Court Rulings - The Kerala High Court upheld the CCI's investigation, stating that competition law can coexist with sectoral regulation [8]. - JioStar's appeal was dismissed by a division bench of the Kerala High Court, allowing the CCI's investigation to proceed [9]. Company Background - JioStar was established in November 2024 following the merger of Reliance's media business with Disney's India operations, valued at approximately $8.5 billion [10]. - Reliance holds a controlling stake of around 63% in the joint venture, while Disney owns about 36.84% [10]. Market Position - As of the April-June quarter of 2025, JioStar's streaming platform JioHotstar led India's subscription video-on-demand market with a 25% share, followed by Amazon Prime Video at 23% and Netflix at 19% [11].

美国电商巨头亚马逊将对意大利一家法院的判决提起上诉。该法院此前下调了意大利反垄断监管机构对 亚马逊开出的罚单金额，但亚马逊认为自己完全不应被处以任何处罚。 意大利反垄断机构于本周一表示，已将2021年对亚马逊开出的11.3亿欧元罚单下调至7.524亿欧元（折合 8.763亿美元）。彼时对亚马逊作出处罚，是因其被认定滥用市场支配地位，限制了意大利电商物流服 务领域的市场竞争。 此次罚单金额下调，是基于当地一家行政法院去年9月作出的相关裁决。 意大利反垄断机构于本周一表示，已将2021年对亚马逊开出的11.3亿欧元罚单下调至7.524亿欧元（折合 8.763亿美元）。彼时对亚马逊作出处罚，是因其被认定滥用市场支配地位，限制了意大利电商物流服 务领域的市场竞争。 此次罚单金额下调，是基于当地一家行政法院去年9月作出的相关裁决。 意大利反垄断监管机构同样会就这份罚单减免的裁决提起上诉。 该反垄断机构对此拒绝置评，亚马逊也未立即回应该报的置评请求。 责任编辑：李肇孚 意大利反垄断监管机构同样会就这份罚单减免的裁决提起上诉。 该反垄断机构对此拒绝置评，亚马逊也未立即回应该报的置评请求。 责任编辑：李肇孚 美国电商巨头亚马 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Italian antitrust authority has raised concerns about Meta's new contractual terms in WhatsApp, which may exclude competitors in the AI chatbot service market, potentially violating EU competition laws [2]. Group 1: Regulatory Concerns - The Italian Competition and Market Authority announced that Meta introduced new contract terms on October 15, which could limit competition in the AI chatbot service market [2]. - The modifications to WhatsApp's business solution terms may restrict production, sales channels, or technological development in the AI chatbot sector, harming consumer interests [2]. - The authority suggests that Meta's actions could lead to serious and irreversible damage to market competitiveness, potentially violating Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) [2].

苹果公司从2022年在中国的营收就超过2000亿美元。2025年前三个季度3136.94亿美元，苹果公司在中 国赚得盆满钵满，苹果公司一方面在中国消费者身上赚取丰厚利润，一方面让中国消费者承担高额"苹 果税"。 10月20日，55名中国消费者联名向国家市场监督管理总局递交《关于苹果公司滥用市场支配地位的举报 信》。举报信称苹果通过封闭生态系统，强制用户接受不合理条款，中国营收中约10%来自"苹果税"； 举报性苹果公司对中国、美国、欧盟的消费者采取差别对待，对中国消费者实施了不公平的限制措施。 2025开始，苹果公司开始向印度搬迁面向美国市场iPhone的生产线，计划2026年完成，10月，苹果公司 加速向越南搬迁生产线，不知苹果公司是否要搬迁全部在中国的生产线。 苹果公司在中国大把赚着中国消费者，却对用中国消费者没有足够的尊重，还采取歧视性的限制措施， 真心希望55名消费者能像正义使者一样，为中国消费者讨回公道！ 苹果公司在中国市场强收取高额"苹果税"，（应用內购买佣金最高达30%）金，并对消费者者实施差别 化对待。中国用户被强制使用苹果支付系统（|AP），应用内购买需承担10%～30%的佣金。而美国、 欧盟 ...