Alphabet Inc.'s Google Takes Down Several Indian Matrimonial Apps, Sparks Outrage Among Business Executives

In a controversial move that has sparked significant backlash from the digital business community in India, Google, under its parent company Alphabet Inc. GOOG, has removed a number of popular matrimony apps from its Play Store. The action taken by the tech giant has led to a series of responses from executives of the affected companies, who have termed the event a 'dark day' for the industry. The removal comes amid ongoing debates over app policies and their repercussions on local businesses.

Impact on Indian Matrimony Services

The decision by Google to pull certain matrimony apps from its platform is seen as a significant setback for an industry that has experienced a digital renaissance in recent years. Matrimony services in India have traditionally held a special cultural significance, and their migration to the digital space has been received positively by users seeking modern and accessible means to find life partners. Google's unexpected removal of these services has thus not only affected these businesses financially but also disrupted the matrimonial plans of numerous individuals relying on these apps.

Alphabet Inc. Background

Alphabet Inc. is recognized as one of the globe's leading technology companies in both revenue and value, and houses a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries including the search engine titan, Google. Founded on October 2, 2015, through a restructuring of Google, Alphabet remains under the guidance of Google's original co-founders. GOOG, the stock ticker representing Alphabet, reflects the company's standing as a major player in the tech industry with a stable foothold in the digital services market.

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