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.

What happened

Intel was fined $3 million by India's antitrust regulator for discriminatory warranty policies on boxed desktop CPUs from 2016-2024. The policy restricted warranty claims to processors purchased within India, which the CCI deemed an abuse of market dominance. Neutral: The fine is immaterial to Intel's financials and the policy was discontinued in 2024, posing no direct supply or price impact for traders.

Impact and signal

Affected components and suppliers

Source and time

Source: Tom's Hardware · 2/14/2026 · View original source