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A few more apps came back on Play Store on Sunday after they complied with Google's billing policy, even as the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) expressed concerns as the majority of apps removed remained delisted. Murugavel J, founder and CEO of matrimony.com, said that only eight of the company's apps, including Bengali Matrimony, Marathi Matrimony, Tamil Matrimony, Jodii and Bharat Matrimony were reinstated on Sunday, but only after they accepted Google's terms. A vast majority of its 100-plus apps are…

Industry body IAMAI on Friday "advised" Google not to delist any apps from Google Play, after the tech titan sent out a clear warning that it will remove apps not complying with Play store billing policies. Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) confirmed that at least four of its members have received notices from Google. In a statement, IAMAI advised Google not to delist any apps from Google Play. "The affected members of IAMAI are of the view that a substantive hearing of the case is pending before the…

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) on Friday advised Google not to delist any apps from Google Play. The IAMAI was responding to reports that Google might go to the extent of removing 10 Indian companies' apps from the Play Store for 'non-compliance' with Google Play policy.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of BusinessISB Professional Certificate in Product ManagementVisitMITMIT Technology Leadership and InnovationVisitIIT DelhiIITD…

Tech industry body Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has constituted a task force to address what they allege is the abuse of market dominance by Big Tech firms."The task force will be looking at the Google Play Billing System (GPBS) and IP-related matters to begin with, and then will look at the broader concerns surrounding Big Tech and their abuse of dominance in India," said Murugavel Janakiraman, the Bharat Matrimony founder who is also the chairperson of the task force.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with…

Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) expressed deep concern over the GST Council’s decision to levy 28% GST on the full face value of the consideration instead of just the platform fee, and the many ramifications it will undoubtedly have on India’s digital economy and online gaming industry.Online gaming is distinct from gambling and betting. Hence taxing India’s legitimate online gaming industry with gambling activities will not only massively dent the burgeoning online gaming sector but will also threaten to…

Multiple tech and internet industry bodies such as Nasscom, IndiaTech and IAMAI have urged the Delhi government to relax electric vehicle (EV) transition timelines prescribed by the state in its draft aggregator policy. ET had reported last week about IAMAI’s submission that an aggressive EV transition could impact the livelihoods of gig workers across Delhi who had invested in conventionally powered two-wheelers. Now, Nasscom, which represents companies like Flipkart, Amazon and Uber, and tech industry lobby group…

Startups are once again at odds with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) over the latter’s stance on the digital competition bill. The latest in this feud and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.Also in the letter:■ Mojocare investors weigh legal action against founders■ IRDA considering Managed General Agencies in insurance■ Restaurants get 33% of revenues via food delivery platforms Exclusive: Startups oppose IAMAI submission on Digital Competition Bill Summer of discontent: Over half a…

Over half a dozen companies including Paytm, Bharat Matrimony, Shaadi.com, Match Group (which owns Tinder), ShareChat, and Spotify have written to the Committee on Digital Competition Law (CDCL), saying they don’t agree with apex internet industry association’s submission on the digital competition bill.Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) had submitted its views to the CDCL opposing the prescription of ex-ante regulations for digital companies, saying that ex-ante measures “may limit growth not only of the…

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) is asking the government to renotify the latest anti-tobacco rules impacting video streaming platforms, this time after consulting the industry. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.Also in the letter:■ Sam Altman puts competition comments in context■ Policybazaar’s broking business breaking even, almost■ Short video app Tiki shuttersAnti-tobacco rules difficult to implement on OTTs, says IAMAI The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has…

Industry body Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has flagged “fundamental concerns” and “practical difficulties” in implementation of the new norms about anti-tobacco warnings on video streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime announced by the health ministry on May 31.The IAMAI has said in its submission to the health ministry that the move of issuing new norms did not involve any consultative process with the industry prior to notification. On May 31, the Union health ministry notified the amendments…