Google has taken decisive action by delisting 23 applications from its platform, including 9 Indian App. This move underscores Google's commitment to maintaining a fair and transparent ecosystem for both users and developers, while also highlighting the importance of compliance with the platform's billing policies.
List of 9 delisted Indian Application are mentioned below :
1. Shaadi.com
Shaadi.com's founder Anupam Mittal says Today is a dark day for India Internet. Google has delisted major apps from its app store even though legal hearings are underway @CCI_India & @indSupremeCourt. Their false. narratives & audacity show they have little regard for Make no mistake - this is the new Digital East India Co and this #Lagaan must be stopped! Pls RT and #SaveOurStartups..
2. Bharat Matrimony
Murugavel Janakiraman - founder of Bharat Matrimony give statement and said It is a dark day for Indian digital startups Today Google deleted popular Indian apps from the play store citing Google play billing system (GBPS). They deleted all our apps over 100 including BharatMatrimony, TamilMatrimony, MarathiMatrimony, Jodii, etc. Google tried to implement GBPS a few years ago where it fored digital services apps to use their billing system and pay 15% or 30% of revenue compared to less than 2% what apps pay for using other payment gateways. We went to CCI and CCI levied Rs. 936 CR penally on Google.
3. ALT Balaji
ALT Balaji will also took legal step towards Google for the delisting said Ekta Kapoor.
4. Kuku FM
Lal Chand Bisu- Founnder of Kuku Fm states that Google is the most evil company for businesses. Our Indian startup system is completely controlled by them. Google delisted us in 2019 for 25 days without pre-notifying us. Worst days ever. Just imagine the atmosphere where the team is working daily in the office and there is no app on Play Store. Today they have delisted us again. We are now faced with no option but to accept their terms. This will completely destroy our business and make Kuku FM unfordable for the majority of the country, but when have a monopoly cared about anything beyond itself. It feels like we will never be able to operate safely if our ecosystem is controlled by them. We need the Indian govt to step in and save the start-up ecosystem.
5. 99 Acres and Naukri.com
Info Edge's two big application 99 Acre and Naukri.com is delisted by google. On this, Sanjeev Bikhchandani - Founder of Naukri.com and 99 Acre says that Indian companies will comply - for now. But what India needs is an App Store / Play Store that is a part of Digital Public Infrastructure - like UPI and ONDC. The response needs to be strategic @PiyushGoyal
6. Stage and Stage OTT
Ott platform like Stage is also Delisted and this is vey young startup. Government of India have to took some steps regarding this.
7. Quack-Quack and Truly Madly
Dating application like Quack Quack and Truly madly is growing very rapidly but this delisting very effects these startups.
Statment By Google
Google said the delisting of these applications due to billing issues serves as a stark reminder to developers worldwide of the critical importance of adhering to Google's guidelines. While the specifics of the billing issues have not been disclosed, the consequences are clear: apps found in violation risk losing their presence on the Google Play Store, along with the revenue streams and user bases they have built.
For Indian developers, the delisting of their applications represents more than just a setback; it is a blow to their businesses, reputations, and aspirations. These apps may have served as the lifeblood of their ventures, offering valuable services to users and generating revenue through in-app purchases or subscriptions. Now, with their sudden removal from the platform, developers are left scrambling to address the repercussions and salvage what remains of their businesses.
As we reflect on this unprecedented action taken by Google, it is clear that the stakes for developers have never been higher. Moving forward, it is imperative for developers to prioritize compliance with Google's billing policies from the outset of app development. By doing so, they can mitigate the risk of facing similar consequences and ensure the longevity of their presence on the Google Play Store.
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