Google pauses enforcement of in-house billing system in India on antitrust directive

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BENGALURU : Alphabet Inc's Google is pausing its policy that requires app developers to use its Google Play billing system for buying digital goods and services in India, following a ruling by the country's antitrust body.Google had previously set an extended deadline of Oct. 31 for developers in India to

BENGALURU : Alphabet Inc's Google is pausing its policy that requires app developers to use its Google Play billing system for buying digital goods and services in India, following a ruling by the country's antitrust body.

The search engine giant should not restrict app developers from using third-party billing or payment processing services in India, the Competition Commission of India said last week, also fining Google $113 million. Last month, the CCI had also asked Google to change its approach to its Android platform, slapping another $162 million for anticompetitive practices related to its operating system.

 

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