Google initiated the removal of apps of 10 Indian companies, including well-known matrimony and job search platforms like Bharat Matrimony and Naukri, amidst a disagreement regarding service fee payments in one of its rapidly expanding markets.

Indian startups have long been vocal about their discontent with various practices employed by the American tech giant, particularly its imposition of in-app fees. Google asserts that these fees contribute to the growth and promotion of the Android and Play Store app ecosystem.

<h2>Matrimony apps among those affected</h2>

Matrimony.com, the parent company of popular matchmaking apps like Bharat Matrimony and Jodii, expressed dismay over the removal of its apps from Google's Play Store. Founder Murugavel Janakiraman lamented the impact on India's internet landscape, highlighting the significance of these services in modern matchmaking.

"Our apps are getting deleted one by one. It literally means all the top matrimony services will be deleted," he told Reuters.

In India, matrimonial apps and websites have gained traction, particularly among younger demographics veering away from traditional parental matchmaking methods. Bharat Matrimony, one of Matrimony.com's flagship apps, boasted over 50 million downloads, showcasing its widespread appeal.

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Google issued Play Store violation notices to Matrimony.com and Info Edge, the parent company of Naukri and 99acres. While initially causing a slight dip in stock prices for Matrimony.com and Info Edge, market reactions later stabilised.

The dispute revolves around Indian startups' resistance to Google's imposition of service fees ranging from 11 per cent&nbsp;to 26 per cent&nbsp;on in-app payments. Despite earlier orders from antitrust authorities to revise these fees, Google gained court approval to maintain or remove apps based on compliance.

Google justified its actions, citing the failure of some Indian companies to pay for the value derived from Google Play. The company stressed on the importance of maintaining a level playing field among developers and reiterated its right to levy fees.

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With Google's dominant position in India's mobile market, comprising 94 per cent&nbsp;Android-based phones, the ramifications of this dispute extend throughout the app ecosystem. Google noted that only a small fraction of Indian developers are subject to service fees.

This isn't the first time Google's actions have stirred controversy in India. In 2020, the temporary removal of Paytm from the Play Store sparked widespread backlash, prompting industry players to explore alternative app store solutions and pursue legal recourse against Google's policies.

(With inputs from agencies)

Google initiated the removal of apps of 10 Indian companies, including well-known matrimony and job search platforms like Bharat Matrimony and Naukri, amidst a disagreement regarding service fee payments in one of its rapidly expanding markets.

Google initiated the removal of apps of 10 Indian companies, including well-known matrimony and job search platforms like Bharat Matrimony and Naukri, amidst a disagreement regarding service fee payments in one of its rapidly expanding markets. Indian startups have long been vocal about their discontent with various practices employed by the American tech giant, particularly its imposition of in-app fees. Google asserts that these fees contribute to the growth and promotion of the Android and Play Store app ecosystem. Matrimony apps among those affected Matrimony.com, the parent company of popular matchmaking apps like Bharat Matrimony and Jodii, expressed dismay over the removal of its apps from Google's Play Store. Founder Murugavel Janakiraman lamented the impact on India's internet landscape, highlighting the significance of these services in modern matchmaking. "Our apps are getting deleted one by one. It literally means all the top matrimony services will be deleted," he told Reuters. In India, matrimonial apps and websites have gained traction, particularly among younger demographics veering away from traditional parental matchmaking methods. Bharat Matrimony, one of Matrimony.com's flagship apps, boasted over 50 million downloads, showcasing its widespread appeal. Also read | Paytm Payments Bank of India hit with $662,000 fine amid allegations of money laundering Google issued Play Store violation notices to Matrimony.com and Info Edge, the parent company of Naukri and 99acres. While initially causing a slight dip in stock prices for Matrimony.com and Info Edge, market reactions later stabilised. The dispute revolves around Indian startups' resistance to Google's imposition of service fees ranging from 11 per cent to 26 per cent on in-app payments. Despite earlier orders from antitrust authorities to revise these fees, Google gained court approval to maintain or remove apps based on compliance. Google justified its actions, citing the failure of some Indian companies to pay for the value derived from Google Play. The company stressed on the importance of maintaining a level playing field among developers and reiterated its right to levy fees. Also watch | European media giants sue Google for $2.3 bn over alleged misconduct With Google's dominant position in India's mobile market, comprising 94 per cent Android-based phones, the ramifications of this dispute extend throughout the app ecosystem. Google noted that only a small fraction of Indian developers are subject to service fees. This isn't the first time Google's actions have stirred controversy in India. In 2020, the temporary removal of Paytm from the Play Store sparked widespread backlash, prompting industry players to explore alternative app store solutions and pursue legal recourse against Google's policies. (With inputs from agencies)

Google removes Indian matrimonial, job search apps over fee dispute

Ever since Infosys founder Narayana Murthy spoke about '70-hour work week', a debate has started in India with for and against camps being equally vocal with their opinions and reasoning. The debate has now seen the entry of one of India Inc's top names. Sanjeev Bikhchandani, the chairman of Naukri.com, a major job-search platform in India, has weighed in favour of Murthy. Bikhchandani emphasised that in India, you will have to put in the hours if you want&nbsp;to succeed.

"You can't push off at 5 pm and say 'ab ho gaya' [now I am done]. You can't say 'Saturday, Sunday main kaam nahi karta' [I don't work on weekends]. Apko karna padega [you will have to], if you want to succeed," Mr Bikhchandani said as he spoke on the Indian Silicon Valley Podcast.

He stressed that an entrepreneur absolutely has to put in that extra effort in the initial years when he or she is building their startup.

"Ek kamyab entrepreneur dikha do [show me one successful entrepreneur] who in the first 5-10 years did not have this work ethic and succeeded. It doesn't happen. So, nobody is saying work 70 hours by the clock, but you may have to," he said.

<h2>'Work-life integration'</h2>

Bikhchandani said that it is extremely tough in the initial years to achieve work-life balance. He opined that in initial years, one should look at what he called 'work-life integration'.

"If you look at any entrepreneur in India right now who has succeeded, ask 'tune kitni mehnat ki' [how hard have you worked?]. He will say 'maine bahot mehnat ki' [I have worked very hard']. Because to make something work in India you got to put in the hours. The truth is if you're doing a startup, there is no work-life balance. There's only work-life integration. You live for your work for the first few years," said Bikhchandani.

"70 hours a week is not religion. I think the concept was to be prepared to work as hard as required and that may be much harder than you're working right now. Aapko mehnat karni padegi [you will have to work hard]. Hopefully, you won't mind doing it, because you want to build that startup. This is not a lecture, this is reality,” he added.

Narayana Murthy said a few months ago that he used to work for 85-90 hours a week till he retired. He opined that professionals should look at working at least 70 hours a week.

He later clarified that the specific number of hours was not the focus of his comment but a push towards working hard and being productive was.

(With inputs from agencies)

Ever since Infosys founder Narayana Murthy spoke about '70-hour work week', a debate has started in India with for and against camps being equally vocal with their opinions and reasoning.

Ever since Infosys founder Narayana Murthy spoke about '70-hour work week', a debate has started in India with for and against camps being equally vocal with their opinions and reasoning. The debate has now seen the entry of one of India Inc's top names. Sanjeev Bikhchandani, the chairman of Naukri.com, a major job-search platform in India, has weighed in favour of Murthy. Bikhchandani emphasised that in India, you will have to put in the hours if you want to succeed. "You can't push off at 5 pm and say 'ab ho gaya' [now I am done]. You can't say 'Saturday, Sunday main kaam nahi karta' [I don't work on weekends]. Apko karna padega [you will have to], if you want to succeed," Mr Bikhchandani said as he spoke on the Indian Silicon Valley Podcast. He stressed that an entrepreneur absolutely has to put in that extra effort in the initial years when he or she is building their startup. "Ek kamyab entrepreneur dikha do [show me one successful entrepreneur] who in the first 5-10 years did not have this work ethic and succeeded. It doesn't happen. So, nobody is saying work 70 hours by the clock, but you may have to," he said. 'Work-life integration' Bikhchandani said that it is extremely tough in the initial years to achieve work-life balance. He opined that in initial years, one should look at what he called 'work-life integration'. "If you look at any entrepreneur in India right now who has succeeded, ask 'tune kitni mehnat ki' [how hard have you worked?]. He will say 'maine bahot mehnat ki' [I have worked very hard']. Because to make something work in India you got to put in the hours. The truth is if you're doing a startup, there is no work-life balance. There's only work-life integration. You live for your work for the first few years," said Bikhchandani. "70 hours a week is not religion. I think the concept was to be prepared to work as hard as required and that may be much harder than you're working right now. Aapko mehnat karni padegi [you will have to work hard]. Hopefully, you won't mind doing it, because you want to build that startup. This is not a lecture, this is reality,” he added. Narayana Murthy said a few months ago that he used to work for 85-90 hours a week till he retired. He opined that professionals should look at working at least 70 hours a week. He later clarified that the specific number of hours was not the focus of his comment but a push towards working hard and being productive was. (With inputs from agencies)

Naukri.com boss Sanjeev Bikhchandani supports Narayana Murthy’s 70-hour work week concept

The Punjab government today said it is exploring the possibility of collaboration with job portal Naukri.Com to provide a platform for job seekers to find employment opportunities.

This was disclosed here by an official spokesperson in a release after a meeting between Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Naukri.Com promoter Hitesh Oberoi on the sidelines of TiECon 2018.

The spokesperson said the government was also looking at tie-ups with other such job portals to facilitate the fulfilment of its manifesto promise of &#39;Ghar Ghar Naukri&#39; by creating employment generation avenues for unemployed youth.

With a database of 54 million jobs, and 70,000 companies on board, Naukri.Com could be an ideal platform for Punjab&#39;s unemployed youth to find suitable jobs, Oberoi told the chief minister.

Singh explained the steps being taken by his government to fulfil the poll promise of a job for every household.

These included job fairs being organised by the government across the state to connect job seekers with prospective employers, he added.

The disclosure was made by an official spokesperson in a release after a meeting between Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Naukri.Com promoter Hitesh Oberoi on the sidelines of TiECon 2018

The Punjab government today said it is exploring the possibility of collaboration with job portal Naukri.Com to provide a platform for job seekers to find employment opportunities. This was disclosed here by an official spokesperson in a release after a meeting between Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Naukri.Com promoter Hitesh Oberoi on the sidelines of TiECon 2018. The spokesperson said the government was also looking at tie-ups with other such job portals to facilitate the fulfilment of its manifesto promise of 'Ghar Ghar Naukri' by creating employment generation avenues for unemployed youth. With a database of 54 million jobs, and 70,000 companies on board, Naukri.Com could be an ideal platform for Punjab's unemployed youth to find suitable jobs, Oberoi told the chief minister. Singh explained the steps being taken by his government to fulfil the poll promise of a job for every household. These included job fairs being organised by the government across the state to connect job seekers with prospective employers, he added.

To find people employment, Punjab thinks of tying up with job portal

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