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Google begins delisting ten Indian app developers for non-compliance with its billing policy
Thehindubusinessline
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1y ago
Medial
Google announced on Friday that it is enforcing its Play Store related payments policy on ten Indian companies that have failed to comply with the tech giant's app billing policy. The enforcement will lead to the removal of non-compliant apps from Google Play. The specific company names were not disclosed, but domestic apps such as shaadi.com, Stage, Aha, and Quack Quack are reportedly among them. Google emphasized that it had given developers more than three years to prepare for compliance and is taking these steps to ensure consistent policy application and a level playing field in the ecosystem.
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ETtech Explainer: Why did Google delist popular Indian apps like Naukri, Shaadi, others?
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Google recently removed several popular apps by ten Indian developers from its Play Store due to non-compliance with billing policies. This move has sparked a dispute between Google and Indian developers over what they perceive as unfair policies. However, some of the apps have since been reinstated after they began complying with Google's billing norms. The Indian internet founders are calling for government intervention, while Google maintains that developers had ample time to prepare for the enforcement of its payment policy. The Indian government has summoned Google and affected startups for a meeting to discuss the issue.
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Google reinstates popular Indian apps in Play Store, government says delisting cannot be permitted
Thehindubusinessline
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1y ago
Medial
Google has reinstated several Indian apps, including those from Info Edge, after they complied with Play Store billing policies. The move comes after the Indian government criticized Google for delisting around ten Indian apps. However, some apps, such as QuackQuack, TrulyMadly, and Stage, remain delisted. The Indian IT and Telecom Minister has called for a meeting on Monday to address the issue, stating that Indian startups should be protected and not subject to the policies of big tech companies. Google had recently announced its payment policy, offering different billing options for developers.
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Indian startups urge Google to not delist any app developers from Play Store till March 19
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
A cluster of Indian startups has written to Google requesting not to delist or take any precipitative steps against app developers until March 19 when their Special Leave Petition (SLP) is heard. This comes after the Supreme Court refused to restrain Google from delisting apps that do not comply with their billing policy. The startups argue that such actions would be detrimental to the ecosystem and request Google to exercise restraint. The SLP appeal challenges Google's alleged new user choice billing policy.
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Google’s Delisting Of Apps Cannot Be Permitted: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Tech giant Google recently removed several popular Indian apps from its Play Store due to non-compliance with billing policies. The move has been met with criticism from the Indian government and industry leaders, who argue that such delisting should not be allowed. IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the government takes a strong view on the issue and will not permit the delisting of apps. Meanwhile, affected companies are urging the government to intervene and restore their apps. The dispute between Google and Indian startups over billing policies has been ongoing, with the Supreme Court involved in hearing pleas challenging the policy.
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Google App Billing Policy: Startups Seek Pause On Play Store Delisting Till March 19
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Around 30 Indian startups have appealed to Google not to delist them from the Play Store until the hearing of a special leave petition on March 19. The appeal comes after the Supreme Court refused to prevent Google from delisting apps that do not adhere to its billing policy. The startups argue that any precipitative action by Google would be "extremely detrimental" to all participants in the ecosystem, including startups and app developers. The legal battle began after Google reduced its commission for in-app purchases.
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IAMAI advises Google not to delist apps
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has urged Google to refrain from delisting any apps from Google Play. This comes in response to reports that Google may remove apps from 10 Indian companies from the Play Store due to non-compliance with Google Play policies. Google has already removed apps from Bharat Matrimony, Shaadi.com, Jodii, Stage, Truly Madly, and Alt, citing non-compliance with App Store billing policies. IAMAI has stated that four of its members have received notices from Google and believe that a substantive hearing is pending before the Supreme Court of India.
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Shaadi.com, Info Edge’s Flagship Apps Back On Google Play Store
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Several major apps, including Shaadi.com and five of Info Edge’s businesses, were reinstated on Google Play Store after being delisted for non-compliance with billing policies. Info Edge's efforts, led by the entire team, were successful in getting back Naukri, Naukri Recruiter, Naukrigulf, 99acres, and Shiksha apps. This move by Google triggered dissatisfaction among Indian startup founders, as a total of 10 notable apps were removed for non-compliance with billing policies. The delisting was initiated by Google Play due to violations of the user choice billing system.
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Google Unbothered By Govt’s Warning On Delisting Of Indian Apps: Bharat Matrimony CEO
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Google continues to face backlash after delisting several prominent apps from its Play Store for non-compliance with billing policies. Bharat Matrimony's founder and CEO, Murugavel Janakiraman, confirmed that the startup's 150+ apps on the Play Store have yet to be reinstated. This is despite apps from Shaadi.com and Info-Edge finally being restored. Janakiraman stated that Google informed him that the impacted apps would only be relisted if they comply with the user choice billing system. The delisting has sparked criticism and calls for app reinstatement and a rollback of Google's new payment system.
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Sundar Pichai-led Google to take action against 10 developers in India for not paying service fee
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
Google is set to enforce its App Store billing policies by removing 10 popular apps that have reportedly chosen not to pay for the services. The decision follows a conflict between Google and Indian app developers over the company's billing policy. Despite being given over three years to comply, some developers have resisted integrating Google's billing system or using alternative options. The affected apps include Shaadi.com, Altt, Stage, and Aha. This move highlights the complex relationship between tech platforms and app developers in India's digital market.
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Google Play Delists Indian Apps: Dark Day For Indian Internet, Say Startup Founders
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Indian startups are criticizing Google Play for delisting their apps for not complying with the user choice billing system. According to founders, their apps were removed following a Supreme Court ruling on February 9 that declined relief to Indian app developers. The delisting came with short notice, not enough time for startups to respond. Some founders have expressed plans to take legal action against Google. The tech giant claims the delisted companies violated Google Play's policies while complying with payment policies of other app stores. This battle stems from the user choice billing system implemented by Google last year, which drew criticism from startups. Alternative app stores, such as PhonePe's Indus Appstore, have since emerged to challenge the dominance of Google Play.
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