Google Friday delisted over a dozen popular Indian apps from its Play Store citing non-compliance with its billing policies. These apps include hiring platform Naukri, matrimony services Shaadi and Bharat Matrimony, audio storytelling platforms Kuku FM, Alt Balaji’s Altt, dating platform TrulyMadly and real-estate manager 99acres.
This marks a major escalation in the souring relationship between the Internet giant and some Indian app developers, who have opposed its policy of charging 11-26 per cent commission on in-app payments. But decisions by the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court earlier this year effectively gave Google the green light to charge the fee or remove the apps.