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Google vs Indian apps: Payments industry seeks legal changes against Google’s app billing policy

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google vs Indian apps: Payments industry seeks legal changes against Google’s app billing policy

The Payments Council of India is urging the Indian government to intervene and amend laws to prevent Google's monopolistic policies. The council wants to protect Indian startups and regulated payment aggregators from Google's abusive practices. South Korea and the European Union have already taken steps to safeguard their local startups and curb Big Tech's monopoly. Google's recent removal of apps from the Play Store due to alleged payment policy violations has raised concerns in the digital payment industry. Many startups are removing payment gateways from their Android apps to avoid paying fees to Google, potentially impacting transaction volumes.

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NCLAT Seeks Google’s Response On Pleas Against CCI Order

Inc42 · 1y ago

NCLAT Seeks Google’s Response On Pleas Against CCI Order

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has asked Google to respond to a plea from startups against the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) refusal to stay the Play Store billing policy. Google is facing backlash from startups after it delisted some apps for not complying with the payments policies. The CCI had dismissed the startups' earlier requests for interim relief from Google's commission on developers. The next hearing is scheduled for May 24th.

Indian startups urge Google to not delist any app developers from Play Store till March 19

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Indian startups urge Google to not delist any app developers from Play Store till March 19

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.

Google removes Shaadi, Bharatmatrimony apps amid fee dispute

The Arc Web

The Arc Web · 1y ago

Google removes Shaadi, Bharatmatrimony apps amid fee dispute

Google has removed apps from Google Play as part of its enforcement of billing policies on approximately 10 "well-established" companies in India. The move comes as Google aims for policy consistency across the ecosystem and ensures compliance after the imposition of an 11-26% fee on in-app payments. App developers have three options: cease in-app fees, adopt Google's billing system, or choose a third-party system with reduced fees. This action follows the Competition Commission of India's direction to dismantle a prior system charging 15-30% and the subsequent fine of ₹936.44 crore imposed on Google in October 2022.

Startups challenge Madras HC order on Google's billing system in Supreme Court

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Startups challenge Madras HC order on Google's billing system in Supreme Court

A group of startups has taken their legal battle against Google's app billing policy to the Supreme Court of India. The startups filed appeals after the Madras High Court dismissed their plea challenging Google's policy. The case is expected to be heard by the Supreme Court on February 9. The startups had initially approached the state high court after Google threatened to delist them from the Play Store if they didn't adopt its new app billing policy. The Competition Commission of India has already fined Google for abusing its dominant position in relation to Play Store policies.

Sundar Pichai-led Google to take action against 10 developers in India for not paying service fee

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Sundar Pichai-led Google to take action against 10 developers in India for not paying service fee

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.

Google begins delisting ten Indian app developers for non-compliance with its billing policy

Thehindubusinessline

Thehindubusinessline · 1y ago

Google begins delisting ten Indian app developers for non-compliance with its billing policy

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.

Google’s Delisting Of Apps Cannot Be Permitted: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Inc42 · 1y ago

Google’s Delisting Of Apps Cannot Be Permitted: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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.

Google Play Delists Indian Apps: Dark Day For Indian Internet, Say Startup Founders

Inc42 · 1y ago

Google Play Delists Indian Apps: Dark Day For Indian Internet, Say Startup Founders

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.

Google App Billing Policy: Startups Seek Pause On Play Store Delisting Till March 19

Inc42 · 1y ago

Google App Billing Policy: Startups Seek Pause On Play Store Delisting Till March 19

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.

Startups Mull Google Tax To Build Public Opinion Against Tech Giant’s Hefty Commissions

Inc42 · 1y ago

Startups Mull Google Tax To Build Public Opinion Against Tech Giant’s Hefty Commissions

Indian startup founders are considering implementing a 'Google Fee' or 'Google Tax' on their customers as a response to the hefty commissions charged by the tech giant. The move comes after Google delisted the apps of several Indian startups for not complying with its new billing policy. Founders want to build public opinion against Google's billing system and push for government intervention. The startups claim that Google's commissions, ranging from 11-26%, are exorbitant and harm their businesses. Indian startups are also calling for the creation of a state-backed app marketplace to counter the dominance of big tech companies.

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