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Google reinstates Info Edge apps, including Naukri and 99acres on Play Store
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Info Edge India's flagship apps, including Naukri, 99acres, and Naukri Gulf, which were removed from the Google Play Store, have been reinstated. Info Edge India founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani credited the swift action to the efforts of the Info Edge team. Google recently took action against 10 Indian companies for non-compliance with billing policies, which has caused opposition from app developers. Info Edge India had been reviewing and evaluating the situation while working with Google to restore the apps.
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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 on its Play Store after they agreed to comply with the platform's billing policy. Info Edge's flagship Naukri App, Naukri Recruiter, Naukrigulf, 99acres, and Shiksha, as well as shaadi.com, have been reinstated, while apps such as QuackQuack, TrulyMadly, and Stage remain delisted. The Indian government expressed its dissatisfaction with Google's initial decision and has summoned stakeholders for a meeting on Monday to discuss the matter. The reinstatement comes after Google allowed developers to resubmit their apps with three billing options, including operating without paying a service fee.
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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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Indian firms begrudgingly comply with Google Play rules while seeking regulatory intervention
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Several Indian firms, including Shaadi, Matrimony.com, and Bharat Matrimony, have started complying with Google's Play Store billing rules to have their apps reinstated on the platform. Other apps that have returned include Naukri and 99acres by Info Edge, Kuku FM, Stage, Altt by Alt Balaji, and QuackQuack. Google provides three options for in-purchases: the consumption-only model, the Google Play billing system, or an alternative billing system. Some developers, however, have sought government intervention and approached India's antitrust regulator to address the issue. The dispute centers around Google's fees and its alleged preferential treatment of large companies.
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Mint Explainer: Who’s winning the app war – Google or Indian startups?
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Google has temporarily removed the apps of several popular Indian startups, including Bharat Matrimony, Shaadi.com, Naukri, and 99acres, from its Play Store. The move came after Google sent notices to startups, stating that their apps would be restored if they started paying a service fee to be listed on the store. The action caused controversy within the Indian startup community, leading to government intervention and subsequent restoration of the apps. The debate surrounding app store fees originated globally, as regulators in the US and the European Union have been engaging with Google about its Play Store charges.
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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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Info Edge shares fall 3% after Google removes Naukri, 99acres apps from Play Store
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Shares of Info Edge, the operator of Naukri.com and 99acres, dropped 3% as Google removed their mobile applications from the Play Store without sufficient notice. Info Edge is working with Google to reinstate their apps but users who already have them can continue to use them. The stock market remained open on Saturday for a special session as part of testing the Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Site for stock exchanges and depositories. The session included live trading and a switchover to the backup site.
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Google Delists Info Edge’s Naukri & 99acres; Founders Say Google Killing Indian Startups
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Google continues to crack down on Indian startups, delisting apps from its Play Store. Naukri.com and 99acres, both owned by Info Edge, have had their apps removed, while others such as Bharat Matrimony, Shaadi.com, and TrulyMadly have also been delisted. Startups are calling for government intervention to address what they see as Google's dominance and unfair commission charges. Some are advocating for a state-backed app marketplace to compete with big tech companies. Google has not responded directly to the founders' complaints.
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Info Edge Shares Zoom 9.8% To 52-Week High On Strong Q4 Performance Update
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Info Edge, the parent company of popular platforms like Naukri.com and 99acres.com, has witnessed a strong performance in Q4 and fiscal year 2023-24. The standalone billings for Info Edge grew by 5.48% YoY to reach INR 2,495.9 crore in FY24. The recruitment solutions vertical, including Naukri and iimjobs, recorded standalone billings of INR 1,883.2 crore, while 99acres saw a surge of 23.5% to reach INR 385.1 crore. Analysts believe that the recovery in Naukri billings indicates a potential bottoming-out of IT hiring, and Info Edge is expected to report 15% YoY billings growth in FY25.
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Google starts restoring Indian apps after meeting with govt: Report
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Google has agreed to restore several Indian applications on its Play Store after delisting them. The decision came after a meeting with Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who had warned Google about protecting Indian startups. Some applications such as Naukri, 99acres, and Naukrigulf have already been reinstated. The situation is still developing, and more details will be provided later.
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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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