Intel fined $3 million by India’s antitrust regulator over discriminatory CPU warranty policy — says Intel abused its dominant position in the boxed processor market.

India's Competition Commission has fined Intel $3 million for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the boxed microprocessors market by implementing discriminatory warranty policies. The commission found Intel's India-specific warranty policy limited consumer choice and harmed Indian consumers. The fine was based on 8% of Intel's average relevant turnover during the eight years the policy was in place, but was reduced due to the policy's discontinuation in 2024. Intel has been instructed to publicly announce the withdrawal of the policy and confirm compliance. This ruling aligns with antitrust actions against Intel globally, including a recent EU antitrust ruling related to its competition with AMD.