Google launches new initiatives for Google Apps, cloud credits for startups in India
9 years, 4 months ago

Google launches new initiatives for Google Apps, cloud credits for startups in India

Firstpost  

Google announced the launch of two new initiatives to further fuel its momentum in India in an aim to equip Indian enterprises and startups with Google Apps and cloud services. Bringing the Google cloud platform to India’s startup community, Google also announced its plan to offer 1,000 Indian startups with up to $20,000 each in free credits for Google Cloud services starting in 2016. Speaking at the launch of these initiatives, Amit Singh, President, Google For Work, said “With the second largest developer population in the world, India is poised to be home to next generation of global software firms. Over the last few years, we have gained tremendous momentum in helping companies go Google in India and we’re confident that with these new initiatives, we will further bring down the barriers for companies to make the switch to Google Apps.” Mohit Pande, Country Head, Google for Work India said, “Google already powers the IT and cloud computing of a range of Indian enterprises from well-known companies like Hero Motocorp and Bombay Dyeing to Indian-born multinationals like Welspun Group as well as the majority of leading startups in India.

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India to scrap ‘Google Tax’ from April 1: What is it? Full details here
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4 days, 11 hours ago

India to scrap ‘Google Tax’ from April 1: What is it? Full details here

Hindustan Times  

India will soon be removing the 6% equalisation levy, also known as the 'Google tax,' on digital advertising services provided by foreign technology firms such as Google or Meta. The Google tax was originally introduced in 2016 to ensure that such foreign digital service providers which are earning revenues from India also contribute to the exchequer, despite not necessarily having …

What is Google tax that India is likely to scrap from April 1?
5 days, 21 hours ago

What is Google tax that India is likely to scrap from April 1?

India Today  

Donald Trump’s tariff threats have forced many countries to rethink their policies, and India is no exception. India is likely to remove the 6% equalisation levy, often called the "Google tax," on online advertising services provided by foreign tech companies like Google and Meta. "This levy, introduced in 2016, was specifically designed to ensure that foreign digital service providers generating …

Google to open its first-ever retail stores in India: New Delhi and Mumbai likely first stops
1 month, 1 week ago

Google to open its first-ever retail stores in India: New Delhi and Mumbai likely first stops

India TV News  

Google to open its first-ever retail stores in India: New Delhi and Mumbai likely first stops Google has been planning to open its first retail store in India. The launch of physical stores is expected to enhance brand visibility and help Google better compete with Apple in India’s high-end smartphone market. Boosting local manufacturing efforts The retail expansion aligns with …

Google set to launch first retail outlets in India, eyes luxury smartphone market
1 month, 1 week ago

Google set to launch first retail outlets in India, eyes luxury smartphone market

Firstpost  

Google is in advanced stages of finalising locations in or around the capital of New Delhi, and the financial capital Mumbai, said three sources, who declined to be named as the process is confidential Alphabet Inc’s Google is close to deciding on locations in its key market of India where it will open its first physical retail stores outside the …

Google set to launch first retail outlets in India, eyes luxury smartphone market
1 month, 1 week ago

Google set to launch first retail outlets in India, eyes luxury smartphone market

Firstpost  

Google is in advanced stages of finalising locations in or around the capital of New Delhi, and the financial capital Mumbai, said three sources, who declined to be named as the process is confidential Google is likely to open stores in India. Image Credit: Reuters Alphabet Inc’s Google is close to deciding on locations in its key market of India …

Google close to picking locations in India for first retail stores outside US: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Google close to picking locations in India for first retail stores outside US: Report

Live Mint  

Google is close to deciding on locations in India, where it will open its first physical retail stores outside the US. Google to open retail stores in India According to Reuters, stores will likely be around 15,000 square feet and will take at least another six months to open, though the timeline could change. But in 2023, Apple CEO Tim …

Google close to picking sites in India for first retail stores outside US: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Google close to picking sites in India for first retail stores outside US: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Google is close to deciding on locations in its key market of India where it will open its first physical retail stores outside the United States, three sources familiar with the matter said. Google is in advanced stages of finalising locations in or around the capital of New Delhi, and the financial capital Mumbai, said three sources, who …

Chandrababu Naidu discusses potential collaboration with Google; overviews recently signed projects
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chandrababu Naidu discusses potential collaboration with Google; overviews recently signed projects

Live Mint  

Amaravati, December 11 : N Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday discussed various potential areas for collaboration between the state and tech giant Google and overviewed the company's operations in India. This collaboration will drive the development and implementation of AI solutions, focusing on key sectors like healthcare and sustainability, while also prioritising digital infrastructure enhancements, …

Google Maps offers free access for Indian developers to help build better solutions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Google Maps offers free access for Indian developers to help build better solutions

The Hindu  

Google on Monday announced free access of Google Maps Platform from March 2025 to developers across the world and India. Tina Weyand, Senior Director of Product Management, Google Maps Platform, wrote that for Indian developers this means that instead of the recurring $200 monthly credit, developers can access up to $6,800 worth of free usage every month, distributed across all …

Google hires ex-Apple executive Mitul Shah to lead Pixel's sale and expansion efforts in India
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4 months ago

Google hires ex-Apple executive Mitul Shah to lead Pixel's sale and expansion efforts in India

India Today  

In a strategic move aimed at strengthening its presence in India's premium smartphone market, Google has appointed former Apple India executive Mitul Shah as the Managing Director for its devices and services business in the country. Shah, who previously led consumer sales at Apple India, brings over nine years of experience in the tech industry and is now roped in …

RBI to take on Google, Microsoft with its first-ever cloud platform: Report
4 months, 1 week ago

RBI to take on Google, Microsoft with its first-ever cloud platform: Report

Live Mint  

The Reserve Bank of India plans to launch an affordable, local cloud data storage pilot programme in 2025, for financial firms, Reuters reported, citing two sources. The RBI's new initiative will use local IT companies and compete with global providers like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, it added. The second source told the news agency …

Google announces $1mn grant for Indian NGO to help low-income communities to learn & use AI
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Google announces $1mn grant for Indian NGO to help low-income communities to learn & use AI

Firstpost  

This latest grant is part of Google’s broader push to prepare India’s workforce for an AI-driven future. These included the launch of AI Skills House, which aims to provide AI training to 10 million Indians Google.org, the philanthropic branch of Google, has awarded a generous $1 million grant to Karya, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering low-income communities by connecting …

Google Cloud announces initiatives for early-stage AI startups
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Google Cloud announces initiatives for early-stage AI startups

The Hindu  

Google has announced a suite of programs and partnerships at the AI Startups Summit held yesterday in Bengaluru to accelerate the growth of artificial intelligence startups. The Emerging ISV Partner Springboard is a 12-week program designed so startups receive hands-on support from Google experts for building go-to-market assets, product refinement, technical advice and smooth onboarding to Google Cloud Marketplace. Early-stage …

Google to work with MeitY to train 10,000 Indian startups in integrating and using AI
8 months, 1 week ago

Google to work with MeitY to train 10,000 Indian startups in integrating and using AI

Firstpost  

At the Google I/O Connect Bengaluru 2024 event, Google highlighted its commitment to fostering AI innovation in India, focusing on three key areas: multimodal, multilingual, and mobile AI Google is expanding access to its AI models in India. Image credit: Google Google has launched a series of initiatives aimed at boosting AI development in India, including training 10,000 startups through …

Google set to empower 10,000 Indian startups in AI, introduces new tools
8 months, 1 week ago

Google set to empower 10,000 Indian startups in AI, introduces new tools

India TV News  

Google, a leading tech player has said that it has been working with MeitY ‘Startup Hub’ to train 10,000 startups in artificial intelligence. The company said that the Indian developers have expanded it's access to Google's powerful AI models now, with the two million token context window in Gemini 1.5 Pro and Gemma 2- which are the next generation of …

Airtel, Google partner to deliver cloud solutions to Indian businesses
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Airtel, Google partner to deliver cloud solutions to Indian businesses

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel and Google Cloud announced a long-term collaboration on Monday to deliver cloud solutions to Indian businesses. Google Cloud will provide its cutting-edge suite of cloud solutions, enabling Airtel's customers to leverage the latest technologies and streamline their operations. These unique solutions will drive greater value to Airtel’s customers and will include geospatial analytics solutions with advanced …

Airtel partners with Google Cloud to deploy GenAI solutions in India
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Airtel partners with Google Cloud to deploy GenAI solutions in India

India TV News  

Airtel partners with Google Cloud to deploy GenAI solutions in India The new collaboration will furnish Airtel customers with a range of advanced cloud solutions from Google Cloud, facilitating the acceleration of cloud adoption and modernization efforts. Bharti Airtel and Google Cloud entered into a long-term partnership today to accelerate cloud adoption and deploy generative artificial intelligence solutions in India. …

Google Wallet is now available for Android users in India
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Google Wallet is now available for Android users in India

Hindustan Times  

Tech titan Google on Wednesday launched the Google Wallet app for Android users in India, allowing them to securely store essentials like boarding passes, loyalty cards, event tickets, and public transport passes. "Google Pay is not going anywhere, it will remain our primary payment app, Google Wallet is specifically tailored for non-payment use cases," Ram Papatla, GM and India Engineering …

Google Wallet launched for Android users in India: How to download it and what will happen to Google Pay?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Google Wallet launched for Android users in India: How to download it and what will happen to Google Pay?

India TV News  

Google has finally unleashed the most speculated Wallet app in the Indian market. The Google Wallet app will allow smartphone users to make contactless payments using either- debit or credit cards. According to PTI, Google has further introduced a private digital wallet for Android users in India, enabling them to store cards securely, keys, tickets, passes and IDs, an official. …

India plans to curb Google, PhonePe’s dominance in mobile payments: Report
11 months, 1 week ago

India plans to curb Google, PhonePe’s dominance in mobile payments: Report

The Hindu  

India’s governing body overseeing the country’s Unified Payments Interface mobile payments system is set to engage with fintech startups to develop a strategy to address the growing market dominance of companies including PhonePe and Google pay in the UPI ecosystem. The National Payments Corporation of India plans to meet executives from companies including CRED, Flipkart, Fampay, and Amazon to discuss …

Startup founders to stick to their stand on Google charging up to 26 pc fee
1 year ago

Startup founders to stick to their stand on Google charging up to 26 pc fee

India TV News  

Startup founders to stick to their stand on Google charging up to 26 pc fee This follows a meeting between startup founders and Union IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar where the government assured support. This comes after some startup founders met Union IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and …

Google reinstates Indian apps, will require payment of dues
1 year ago

Google reinstates Indian apps, will require payment of dues

The Hindu  

Google is reinstating dozens of apps that were delisted by the company on March 1 for resisting the firm’s platform fees on in-app payments, the tech company said in a statement on March 5. “In the spirit of cooperation, we are temporarily reinstating the apps of the developers with appeals pending in the Supreme Court,” a Google spokesperson said, referring …

Start-ups ask antitrust body to order Google to restore apps
1 year ago

Start-ups ask antitrust body to order Google to restore apps

The Hindu  

A group representing Indian startups has asked the country’s antitrust watchdog to order Alphabet Inc’s Google to reinstate apps it removed for policy violations, a letter seen by Reuters shows, escalating a showdown with the U.S. giant in a key market. Google on Friday removed more than 100 Indian apps, including popular ones by Matrimony.com, for not complying with its …

Indian startups caught in crosshairs as Google raises compliance heat
1 year ago

Indian startups caught in crosshairs as Google raises compliance heat

New Indian Express  

India’s tech startups and new-age firms seem to have a compliance problem. The latest Google Play Store episode reveals that some startup promoters believe regulations can be bent and rules broken. Google temporarily removed 10 app developers from its Play Store for not complying with its updated payment policy. Google’s action came after some startups moved the Supreme Court challenging …

Info Edge founder bats for ’Indian app store’ after Google action on Indian apps
1 year ago

Info Edge founder bats for ’Indian app store’ after Google action on Indian apps

Live Mint  

Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani on Friday called for the creation of India's mobile application store as a part of its ‘Digital Public Infrastructure’ following tech giant Google India's action against mobile applications of 10 Indian companies. The tech giant took down multiple Indian mobile applications like Bharat Matrimony from Play Store because of a dispute over service fee payments. …

Google crackdown against BharatMatrimony, Jeevansathi: Here's what happened
1 year ago

Google crackdown against BharatMatrimony, Jeevansathi: Here's what happened

Hindustan Times  

Google is currently mulling taking down apps by 10 companies in India, including some of the top matrimony apps in the country. Google is planning to take down multiple Indian matrimony apps Google's parent company Alphabet Inc is expected to commence a showdown with BharatMatrimony and Jeevansathi, two of the most noted matrimony apps in India, over the service fee …

Google India may remove BharatMatrimony, Info Edge and 8 others for non-payment. All you need to know
1 year ago

Google India may remove BharatMatrimony, Info Edge and 8 others for non-payment. All you need to know

Live Mint  

Tech giant Google may remove apps from 10 Indian companies, including popular matrimony apps, amidst a disagreement over service fee payments, Reuters reported citing sources. The move could also potentially escalate tensions with startup firms, it added The dispute revolves around the startups' resistance to Google's imposition of a service fee ranging from 11-26 percent, on in-app payments in India. …

Google mulls removing apps by 10 companies in India for not paying service fee
1 year ago

Google mulls removing apps by 10 companies in India for not paying service fee

Hindustan Times  

Alphabet Inc's Google will enforce action against the apps of 10 companies for not paying a service fee for the usage of its app store platform in India, including potentially de-listing their apps, the tech giant said on Friday. Companies including Walt Disney and Tinder-owner Match have previously sued Google over its policy of imposing a "service fee" of 11%-26% …

Why did Google take action against 10 Indian developers? Here's all you need to know
1 year ago

Why did Google take action against 10 Indian developers? Here's all you need to know

India TV News  

Google has announced that it will remove some Indian apps from its Play Store. “After giving these developers more than three years to prepare, including three weeks after the Supreme Court’s order, we are taking necessary steps to ensure our policies are applied consistently across the ecosystem, as we do for any form of policy violation globally,” Google wrote in …

PhonePe launches app store to take on Google’s Play Store
1 year, 1 month ago

PhonePe launches app store to take on Google’s Play Store

Hindustan Times  

Walmart-backed Indian fintech PhonePe on Wednesday launched its app store for Android called Indus Appstore, becoming the first Indian rival to Google’s Play Store. The company is in conversation with multiple phone manufacturers so that the app store can come pre-loaded on different Android cellphones, founder and PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam said at the launch event in Delhi. “We are …

Google invests $8 million to support Israeli AI firms, Palestinian startups
1 year, 2 months ago

Google invests $8 million to support Israeli AI firms, Palestinian startups

Hindustan Times  

Alphabet-owned Google on Wednesday said that it is investing over $8 million to help the business of Israeli tech firms and Palestinian businesses. Google cited the importance of these small companies to grow in the tech space, saying that $4 million will be invested in Israeli AI firms, while the rest $4 million will be used as funding for early-stage …

Google set to invest USD 1 billion in UK data centre
1 year, 2 months ago

Google set to invest USD 1 billion in UK data centre

India TV News  

Google will reportedly invest 1 billion US dollars for building a data centre just outside of London, confirmed a U.S. technology giant, in its latest investment in Britain as it meets to grow the demand for internet services in the region. The data centre, located on a 33-acre site that was bought by Google in 2020, will be located in …

Google bets on digital payments to tap India's vast SME sector
1 year, 3 months ago

Google bets on digital payments to tap India's vast SME sector

Live Mint  

Google is betting on digital payments and wants to tap into the SME sector in India. Sanjay Gupta, country head and vice president of Google India, in an conversation with Mint, outlined the company's future direction and revenue models. I joined Google four years back, and this is one of the most exciting times in India. In the last three …

Google launches premium domain costing as high as Rs 1 crore: Know the details – India TV
1 year, 4 months ago

Google launches premium domain costing as high as Rs 1 crore: Know the details – India TV

India TV News  

Google has launched a new domain to make websites more fun. According to Google's official blog post, users can now register.ing domains during Google's early access period, but they will have to pay an extra one-time fee. "This top-level domain is ready for whatever you're interested in, whether it's mak.ing a fun website, giv.ing to a good cause, design.ing something …

Google to assemble Pixel phones in India from 2024
1 year, 5 months ago

Google to assemble Pixel phones in India from 2024

The Hindu  

Google, Inc. set a 2024 target to assemble its Pixel line of smartphones in India, the firm announced at its annual Google for India event on Thursday. The company said that it was firming up protections against financial frauds, saying it was engaged with the Reserve Bank of India and the National Payments Corporation of India on the issue. Saikat …

Google enters retail loan business in India, Google Pay to launch sachet loans
1 year, 5 months ago

Google enters retail loan business in India, Google Pay to launch sachet loans

Live Mint  

Google India on Thursday announced sachet loans on the Google Pay application to help small businesses in the country. Google India said that merchants in India often need smaller loans, hence, the tech giant launched sachet loans on the Gpay application. The company will provide loans to small businesses at just ₹15,000 that can be repaid in simpler repayment amounts …

Google commits to manufacturing Pixel smartphones in India, supporting 'Make in India' initiative
1 year, 5 months ago

Google commits to manufacturing Pixel smartphones in India, supporting 'Make in India' initiative

India TV News  

Google has announced its intention to start manufacturing and assembling Pixel smartphones in India, aligning with the country's "Make in India" initiative. Since 2016, Google has shipped nearly 40 million Pixel smartphones, with 10 million units sent out in the past 12 months alone. Google's commitment to manufacturing Pixel smartphones in India signifies its support for local production and its …

PM welcomes Google’s India manufacturing plans in call with CEO
1 year, 5 months ago

PM welcomes Google’s India manufacturing plans in call with CEO

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual discussion with Google Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai on October 16, the Prime Minister’s Office said. Mr. Pichai and Mr. Modi “discussed Google’s plan to participate in expanding the electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India.” Mr. Modi appreciated the company’s partnerships to have its Chromebook devices assembled in the country, according to the PMO’s …

Google Will Not Launch These 5 Things In India: All Details
1 year, 5 months ago

Google Will Not Launch These 5 Things In India: All Details

News 18  

Google has launched multiple products in India this week and the list includes the new Pixel 8 series phones and the Pixel Watch 2 smartwatch. 5 Things That Google Will Not Launch In India Pixel 8 Pro With 256GB or More Storage Google has launched the 128GB and 256GB storage variants of the Pixel 8 in the country but when …

Google invites applications for 8th batch of startups Accelerator India Focused on AI
1 year, 8 months ago

Google invites applications for 8th batch of startups Accelerator India Focused on AI

India TV News  

Google has announced the opening of applications for the eighth batch of its startup accelerator program in India, focused on nurturing startups leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The program, called Google for Startups Accelerator: India, aims to support AI-first startups in the Seed to Series A stage. Current Google Startups Accelerator batch actively collaborating with mentors and Google teams …

Google investing USD 10 billion in India's digitisation fund: Pichai tells PM Modi
1 year, 9 months ago

Google investing USD 10 billion in India's digitisation fund: Pichai tells PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: Internet giant Google is investing USD 10 billion in India's digitisation fund, its CEO Sundar Pichai has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a step that will recognise India's leadership on fintech and will support small and large businesses in India, the US and around the world. Pichai met Prime Minister Modi here on Friday and also announced the opening …

Firms resist Google’s fees on in-app purchases, as non-compliance deadline looms
1 year, 9 months ago

Firms resist Google’s fees on in-app purchases, as non-compliance deadline looms

The Hindu  

Dating and matrimonial apps, OTT streaming apps and ed-tech platforms have come together to pressure Google into removing or vastly reducing commissions the search giant charges for in-app purchases on Android smartphones. Last October, the Competition Commission of India ordered Google, among other things, to “not restrict app developers from using any third-party billing/payment processing services, either for in-app purchases …

Indian Government plans action against Google after antitrust breaches
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian Government plans action against Google after antitrust breaches

The Hindu  

India's government plans to take action against Alphabet Inc.'s Google after an antitrust watchdog last year found the group to have abused its market position by indulging in anti-competitive practices, a top IT minister told Reuters. India's antitrust body in October fined Google $275 million in two cases, which involved abusing its dominant position in the Android operating system market, …

Google took action against over 3,500 loan apps in India for violating norms in 2022
1 year, 11 months ago

Google took action against over 3,500 loan apps in India for violating norms in 2022

India TV News  

New Delhi: Google took action against over 3,500 loan apps in India in 2022 for violating Play Store policy requirements, the company said on Thursday. Google said that overall it prevented 1.43 million policy-violating apps from being published on Google Play banning 173,000 bad accounts preventing over USD 2 billion in fraudulent and abusive transactions in 2022. "In India, in …

Shark Tank judge Anupam Mittal calls Google ‘Digital East India company’
1 year, 11 months ago

Shark Tank judge Anupam Mittal calls Google ‘Digital East India company’

Live Mint  

Shark Tank India judge and Shadi.com founder Anupam Mittal on Thursday hit out at Alphabet-owned Google for its ‘illegal’ choice billing system and even went to the extent of calling the company ‘Digital East India company.’ The billionaire investor said that Google is working in disregard to Indian laws and he hopes that the Prime Minister's Office official is taking …

Indian startups go to court to stop Google’s new in-app billing system
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian startups go to court to stop Google’s new in-app billing system

Live Mint  

A group of Indian startups has asked a court to suspend Alphabet Inc Google's new in-app billing fee system until the country's antitrust body investigates the U.S. firm for alleged non-compliance with its directives, a legal filing showed. The Alliance of Digital India Foundation last month asked India's antitrust regulator to investigate Google for devising a new system startups say …

Indian startups go to court to stop Google's new in-app billing system
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian startups go to court to stop Google's new in-app billing system

The Hindu  

A group of Indian startups has asked a court to suspend Alphabet Inc. Google's new in-app billing fee system until the country's antitrust body investigates the U.S. firm for alleged non-compliance with its directives, a legal filing showed. The Alliance of Digital India Foundation last month asked India's antitrust regulator to investigate Google for devising a new system startups say …

Startups go to court to stop Google’s new in-app billing system
1 year, 11 months ago

Startups go to court to stop Google’s new in-app billing system

Live Mint  

A group of Indian startups has asked a court to suspend Alphabet Inc Google's new in-app billing fee system until the country's antitrust body investigates the U.S. firm for alleged non-compliance with its directives, a legal filing showed. The Alliance of Digital India Foundation last month asked India's antitrust regulator to investigate Google for devising a new system startups say …

How cloud computing is helping Indian businesses
1 year, 11 months ago

How cloud computing is helping Indian businesses

India TV News  

Globally, C-suite and Senior Leadership have prioritized Cloud adoption in the business. The ‘Digital MSME’ and the ‘Digital India program’ has led the transformation for Indian businesses and have encouraged them to use Cloud platforms for communications and information technology applications. Cloud technologies and platforms have provided innumerable opportunities for Indian businesses with access to high-end computing, cutting-edge software, pay-per-use …

Google India Case: Android Phones Could Soon Launch Without Preloaded Google Apps
2 years, 1 month ago

Google India Case: Android Phones Could Soon Launch Without Preloaded Google Apps

News 18  

Google has been battling the Android antitrust case in India for a while, but recently it got a big setback with conditions placed on its business practices. One of the clauses was removing Google apps on Android phones, which means not preloading apps like Chrome, Maps and Gmail on smartphones in the country. Google has been forced to develop a …

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