Why is Google removing Indian applications from Play Store?

Google has removed some of India‘s most important applications from the Play Store over its payment issue, sparking a fresh row between the Indian government and Google.

According to a foreign news agency, Google on Friday removed India’s popular matrimonial application ‘Bharat Matri Muni’ from its Play Store along with a job. The search-helper application ‘Jobs’ has also been removed.

Google says that these applications did not follow the guidelines regarding payment of service fees due to which they have been removed from the Play Store.

India’s Information Technology Minister Ashwani Vaishnu rejected Google’s move, saying that such removal of applications from the App Store would not be allowed.

He said that he has already spoken to Google and I will also speak to the startups that need to be protected in the country.

The removal of the application from the Play Store has been criticized by several startup companies that have long protested against Google’s modus operandi and even challenged it in the courts.

Google says this service fee is used to improve the Play Store and the Android ecosystem.

Some Indian startups had approached the court against the 11-26 percent service fee charged by Google, but in January and February this year, two Indian courts, including the Supreme Court, upheld Google’s charge of this fee. Permission was granted.

In this regard, Google said in a statement on Friday that some of the Indian companies that received huge amounts of money as payments had decided not to pay us fees out of that amount.

The most affected in this regard is the wedding company ‘Matri Money.com’ whose more than 150 applications have been removed from the Play Store by Google.

“All our applications have been removed and are no longer available on the Play Store, which means we are out of business,” said Mauro Gavel Janaki Raman, founder of Matri Money.com, while talking to a news agency on Saturday. .

He said that if all this continues for a long time, our profits will decrease significantly.

Apart from this, the popular application ‘Job’ and a real estate application have also been removed by Google from the Play Store.

What are the potential impacts of ⁢Google’s removal ​of Indian applications on ⁣the ⁣local tech ecosystem in India?

⁣**Interview with Dr. Anjali Mehta, Tech Policy Analyst**

*Interviewer*: Thank you for joining us​ today, Dr. Mehta. We’ve seen that Google recently ‌removed popular Indian applications, including ‘Bharat Matri Muni’ and ‘Jobs’, from its ⁢Play Store​ over payment ‍compliance issues. Could you share your thoughts on why this ⁤action has sparked such a strong response from the Indian government?

*Dr. Mehta*: Thank you for having me. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between ⁤tech giants and national‍ regulations. In this case,⁢ Google removed these apps because⁤ they allegedly did not comply with its payment guidelines. However, the ‍Indian government ‍views this as an overreach, particularly because these apps serve a significant ⁣segment of the⁢ population and are crucial ​for job ‍seekers and social networking in India.

*Interviewer*: Minister⁤ Ashwani Vaishnu​ has ⁤stated that the removal of these applications will not be tolerated. What implications does this have for the relationship between Google and the Indian government?

*Dr. Mehta*: This statement underscores ⁤the Indian government’s commitment to supporting its local app ecosystem. It signals that the government is willing to challenge the authority of foreign corporations​ when it affects local businesses and consumers. This could lead⁢ to stricter⁢ regulations or even new legislation aimed at protecting Indian digital enterprises from ⁣what they might perceive as⁣ unfair practices by tech giants.

*Interviewer*: In your opinion, could‍ there be a compromise‌ that allows Google to enforce ⁢its guidelines while also supporting local applications?

*Dr. Mehta*: It’s possible. A dialog focused on collaboration might⁤ yield solutions where compliance protocols can be⁣ adjusted or‌ clarified to better fit local contexts. Perhaps Google could engage more actively with Indian developers to ensure that its ⁢guidelines are not only‌ enforced but are also fair and attainable for local businesses.

*Interviewer*: What do you see happening next in this ongoing dispute?

*Dr. Mehta*: I anticipate further discussions between Google and Indian officials. The⁢ government may seek to convene ⁤meetings with stakeholders to express their concerns and negotiate terms of engagement. Additionally, this incident⁢ might prompt other countries‌ in similar positions to reconsider their ​ties with‌ major tech companies, leading to a broader reevaluation of how tech regulations are managed globally.

*Interviewer*: Thank ⁣you for your insights, Dr. Mehta. It will be interesting to see how this situation develops.

*Dr. Mehta*: Thank ‌you for having me. I’m looking forward to following the developments as well.