Tech startups to seek govt help on Google Play commissions

Mumbai: A number of internet startups that are protesting the levy of commission on in-app purchases of digital goods on the app stores of global giants Google and Apple, will seek the intervention of the Indian government to resolve the issue, multiple industry executives told ET.

Google on Tuesday said it will reduce the commission from developers to 15% from 30% on the first $1 million they earn as revenue each year. Rival Apple had reduced commission to developers for in-purchases to 15% on the first $ 1 million revenue, earlier in January.