Centre's Latest Move After Google Removes Indian Apps From Play Store
NDTV
The dispute revolves around attempts by Indian startups to resist Google's imposition of a fee ranging from 11 per cent to 26 per cent on in-app payments.
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has invited representatives from Google for a meeting on Monday over a dispute between the tech giant and some Indian companies over non-compliance with billing policies.
Google on Friday removed apps from 10 Indian companies, citing disputes over service fee payments. Among the affected apps were matrimony services such as Bharat Matrimony and job search app Naukri, intensifying the long-standing grievances of Indian startups against Google's practices, including in-app fee charges.
Mr Vaishnaw, expressing optimism about a swift resolution, stated, "I am hopeful that Google will be reasonable in its approach. We have a large, growing startup ecosystem, and it's crucial to protect their interests."
