In recent days, many startups in India have banded together to consider ways to challenge Google, including by lodging complaints with the government and courts. — Reuters
BENGALURU: Alphabet Inc’s Google has extended its deadline for Indian app developers to comply with a new billing system for commission fees by six months, it said on Oct 5, days after local startups voiced anger about the charges.
Google will now enforce its global policy more strictly and charge a 30% commission fee for in-app purchases from Indian developers from March 31, 2022, the company said, saying it was "being mindful of local needs and concerns".
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