Google has initiated action against 10 Indian companies by removing their apps from the Google Play Store for failing to comply with its billing policies, specifically over not paying a service fee, which Google charges at a rate of 30% for app transactions. This move is part of an ongoing dispute over service fee payments, with Google warning these companies of app removal for evading Play Store fees. Among the affected are popular matrimonial and job search apps, including Bharat Matrimony, Naukri, and 99acres, owned by Info Edge, which received notices demanding payment of the service fee. The tech giant's enforcement action comes amid reports that some Indian startups are exploring legal options and considering passing on a 'Google Fee' to consumers, ranging from 11% to 26%, to counter the impact of these delistings. Industry body IAMAI has condemned the removals as 'unfair and disproportionate,' highlighting the broader tension between Google and Indian app developers over in-app payment fees.
Google has removed 10 Indian apps from its Play Store, including popular ones like Bharat Matrimony, Jeevansathi, Naukri, and https://t.co/ChKCrRYZYn https://t.co/lYZBktxMg9
🏮 Google has taken down five of Info Edge owned apps including the flagship Naukri app, Naukri Recruiter, Naukrigulf Job Search App, 99acres, and Shiksha. This development is part of Google’s plan to remove Indian app developers who haven’t complied with its billing policy. https://t.co/XMSxG4r2a3
🚨 Google delisted apps from Play Store without giving due notice: Info Edge Info Edge said that the company’s mobile applications Naukri, Naukri Recruiter, Naukrigulf, 99acres and Shiksha have been delisted from the #Google Play Store. https://t.co/XfU6su6xDe
Info Edge says mobile applications have been removed from the Google Play Store by #Google , it Includes https://t.co/tMOsT1ulpH, 99acres & Shiksha. Action was taken by Google without giving due and sufficient notice to the company https://t.co/gnUfxP2Ph9
Google has reportedly started removing the apps of 10 companies in India. Bharat Matrimony founder Janakiraman described the move as a "dark day of Indian Internet". Read more at: https://t.co/lAcPhp9NUU https://t.co/ERaiqJr9cR
Google began removing some popular matrimonial and job search apps of companies in India, in a dispute over service fee payments that centres on efforts by some Indian startups to stop Google from imposing a fee of 11% to 26% on in-app payments https://t.co/Z1ES856jom https://t.co/uPtX0lprhv
Business @ 9 | Indian apps face Google heat Murugavel Janakiraman of Bharat Matrimony, first to speak to ET NOW, on the impact of the app's removal from Play Store @sumitakareer @bharatmatrimony @ShaadiDotCom @trulymadly @InfoEdgeVC @altt https://t.co/Kk4P6rxxZO
Business @ 9 | Indian apps face Google heat Murugavel Janakiraman of Bharat Matrimony, first to speak to ET NOW, on the impact of the app's removal from Play Store @sumitakareer @bharatmatrimony @ShaadiDotCom @trulymadly https://t.co/Kk4P6rxxZO
Industry body IAMAI, which counts Google among its members, has now “strongly condemned” the removal of Indian company apps from the Play Store and called the delisting “unfair and disproportionate.” https://t.co/Ha8gKzC3jt
Google removes Indian matrimonial, job search apps as fees row escalates https://t.co/8vMxN3Mzce https://t.co/u7c7Kdr0IE
🚨🆕 Indian startup founders have suggested levying a 'Google Fee' or a 'Google Tax' to its consumers in a move to counter the tech giant's action of delisting as many as 10 Indian apps listed on the Play Store. By @farooqui_maryam https://t.co/DSiOKY54qs via @moneycontrolcom
Google pulls 12+ popular apps from the Play Store in India for persistently not complying with billing policies, escalating a three-year dispute in the country (@refsrc / TechCrunch) https://t.co/dUj4QrECqL 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/t3FCjwsDaG
India's https://t.co/iBFVLTNkRI, 99 Acres apps REMOVED from Play Store? Google's latest crackdown DECODED https://t.co/c5MBnt3due
GOOGLE CRACKDOWN | 10 Indian apps delisted from Play Store for not complying with the tech giant's payment policy. @sumitakareer https://t.co/G6EYRDZwD5
Google Pulls Popular Indian Apps From Store Over Fees Violation https://t.co/FQ2eZMeO5Q
JUST IN | Google removes Info Edge's job search app 'Naukri' and property search app '99acres' in Play Store enforcement action #GoogleApp #Naukri #99acres https://t.co/l6nwoMYcgG
#NewsAlert🚨 Info Edge owned Naukri and 99 acres delisted from Google Play Store Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani confirms both apps have been removed Read👇 https://t.co/jMcFLfcDKW #InfoEdge #GooglePlayStore #99Acres | @tsuvik https://t.co/ofnz0zZxfF
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Info Edge owned Naukri and 99 acres delisted from Google Play Store Info Edge founder @sbikh confirms both apps have been removed @moneycontrolcom
Google Removes Indian Matrimony Apps From Playstore Over Fee Dispute https://t.co/lvuitKvHoj https://t.co/YSZFTVFwxQ
#Google calls several Indian app developers for not paying Play Store fees. Several firms had taken Google to court over its billing policy. The SC is still hearing the case but refused to pass interim orders protecting these apps from play store removal. @Aish_19_Anand reports. https://t.co/cCv8TKD9uw
Google removes some India matrimony apps, executive calls move 'dark day' https://t.co/xkMu7dYFmo https://t.co/LTO6UMVhC7
Google began removing the apps of 10 companies in India, including some popular matrimony apps such as Bharat Matrimony, in a dispute over service fee payments, potentially sparking a showdown with startup firms https://t.co/Z1ES856jom https://t.co/LMIBQ7Uo8j
Murugavel Janakiraman, chief executive of Bharat Matrimony, says Google has pulled about 10 BM apps from the Play Store. Bharat Matrimony is evaluating legal options, he tells TechCrunch. "Dark day for the India internet," he adds.
🚨 Google issues warning to 10 Indian Cos that it would remove their apps from play store if they don't adhere to platform's billing policies. It has sent notices to https://t.co/14qjs4tB43 & Info Edge, demanding they pay the 30% service fee google charges for app transactions. https://t.co/mG9YeN6RBv
Google India considers removing some more apps from Google Play Store? https://t.co/DmXcFXeYPT
Google will enforce action against the apps of 10 companies for not paying a service fee for the usage of its app store platform in India, including potentially de-listing their apps, the tech giant said https://t.co/nAoI7t0HSD
Google cracks down on Indian app developers, threatens removal from Play Store over fees. #GooglePlayStore #Google https://t.co/UiECm9UYkd
🚨 #Google to enforce action against 10 apps in India for non-payment of service fee Google said that it has over 200,000 Indian developers using Google Play who adhere to their policies and 10 companies chose not to pay for the services. https://t.co/tcnpofeJQc By @diarekhiET
Google is planning to remove apps of 10 companies (it has yet to specify which ones) in India as they are yet to comply with its Google Play billing rules. This comes at the time when PhonePe has launched its alternative store. But there is no in-app payment system yet.…
News Alert | Google India considers removing some apps for not paying service fee https://t.co/7kDIi0gxD0
🚨 Breaking: Google takes action against 10 Indian apps that violated Play Store billing policy By @tsuvik https://t.co/0SDxhdAy8Z via @moneycontrolcom
Google calls out 10 Indian companies for evading Play Store fees, warns of app removal: https://t.co/v3LmagvAMM by TechCrunch #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
Google calls out 10 Indian companies for evading Play Store fees, warns of app removal https://t.co/BJcN5ZSDRW
Google calls out 10 Indian companies for evading Play Store fees, warns of app removals - statement