Minister Vaishnaw Opposes Google’s App Delisting, Calls for Resolution
- ByStartupStory | March 2, 2024
The Indian government strongly opposes Google’s removal of certain apps from its Play Store, emphasizing that app delisting cannot be permitted.
“India is very clear, our policy is very clear…our startups will get the protection that they need,” stated IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The government plans to meet with Google and affected app developers to address the dispute. “This kind of delisting cannot be permitted,” Vaishnaw asserted.
The Minister highlighted the significance of India’s burgeoning startup ecosystem and stressed the need to protect it from arbitrary decisions by big tech companies. The ongoing conflict stems from Google’s imposition of fees on in-app payments, leading to the removal of apps not complying with the policy.
Despite Google’s rationale for the action, numerous startup founders have criticized the move, labeling it as detrimental to India’s internet landscape. Google maintains that its policies are applied consistently and aims to ensure compliance across its platform.
The dispute underscores the broader challenges faced by tech companies operating in India’s regulatory environment. In response, affected companies are urged to comply with Google’s policies to restore their apps on the Play Store.
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