In response to appeals pending in the Supreme Court, Google announced on Tuesday that it will temporarily reinstate all delisted apps from developers.
The move follows a meeting between the government, tech giant Google, and digital startups aimed at resolving the ongoing issue.
According to a spokesperson’s statement to IANS, Google emphasized its right to enforce its established business model and indicated that full-service fees would be invoiced during the interim period.
The company also extended payment timelines for the affected companies. Google expressed a willingness to collaborate and find solutions that address the concerns of all parties involved.
Union IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed earlier in the day that Google had agreed to resolve the matter by restoring all apps associated with the 10 companies.
Vaishnaw acknowledged Google’s support in India’s technology development journey and expressed optimism about a long-term solution between homegrown startups and the tech giant.
Indian startup founders, engaged in a struggle against Google’s new Play Store policies, had a meeting with Minister Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, on Monday.
The government assured them of support in addressing the concerns. Last week, Google delisted around a dozen apps, including prominent ones like Matrimony.com, Naukri.com, and Shaadi.com, sparking a broader conversation on app store policies and their impact on the Indian digital ecosys
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