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Google Yields to India’s Tough Stance, Begins Restoring Delisted Apps

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Last updated: March 2, 2024 5:54 pm
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March 2: Google has initiated the process to restore Indian mobile apps which had been dropped from the Play Store over a dispute over service fees. The decision was taken after the company’s officials held a meeting with IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, sources said.

On Friday, Google had removed apps belonging to 10 Indian companies, sparking controversy in one of its fastest-growing markets. Google dominates the Indian market as 94% of phones are based on its Android platform. The list included well-known names such as Bharatmatrimony and Naukri.

This follows IT Minister of India’s IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw response to Google’s recent removal of several apps from its Play Store, the Indian government has taken a firm stance, declaring that the delisting of Indian apps is unacceptable. emphasized the importance of the startup ecosystem to the Indian economy, asserting that the fate of these startups cannot be left at the mercy of major tech companies.

App Delisting What is the Disagreement with Delisted Apps?

The disagreement primarily centers on Google’s enforcement of charges spanning from 11% to 26% on in-app transactions. Indian startups have consistently objected to what they perceive as unjust actions by the American tech behemoth.

Earlier, in an exclusive interview with PTI, Minister Vaishnaw stated, “India is very clear, our policy is very clear…our startups will get the protection that they need.” His remarks come in light of Google’s actions, which began with the removal of various apps, including popular matrimony apps, from the Play Store in India due to a dispute over service fee payments. This move has sparked outcry among app developers and well-known startup founders.

Vaishnaw addressed the issue with gravity, affirming, “This kind of delisting cannot be permitted.” He announced plans for the government to meet with Google and the affected app developers next week to address and resolve the dispute.

“I have already called Google…I have already called the app developers who have been delisted, we will be meeting them next week,” Vaishnaw confirmed.

The government’s swift response underscores its commitment to safeguarding the interests of Indian startups and ensuring a fair and equitable environment for their growth and success. The upcoming meeting signals a proactive effort to address concerns and find a resolution that upholds the integrity of the Indian startup ecosystem.

The delisting of apps by Google can have several downsides, particularly for the affected Indian startups and the broader digital ecosystem

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