Indian internet companies hail govt’s decision to ban Chinese apps

Will the government’s decision to ban 59 Chinese apps trigger a mass adoption of swadeshi apps? Here is what the Indian executives are saying.

TikTok banned in India. (HT Tech)

Indian internet companies have welcomed the Indian government's decision to ban 59 Chinese applications including the likes of UC Browser, TikTok, Club Factory and more. These companies believe the move could play a big role in reviving the local tech ecosystem as well as propel the government's Digital India campaign. 

Let us take a look at who said what after the ban on the Chinese apps.

Pulkit Agrawal, Co-Founder, Trell

We are very appreciative of the bold decision the government has made, taking us closer to a new Aathmanirbhar India. This is going to change the trajectory and create a whole new revolution for our swadeshi apps. With this new move, startups like ours will play a great role in boosting the Indian economy and help build an Independent tech & startup ecosystem. We are all geared up and ready to be a part of the Digital India revolution and enable our creators to earn a sustainable income while they focus their efforts to make in India."

We are very appreciative of the bold decision the government has made, taking us closer to a new Aathmanirbhar India. This is going to change the trajectory and create a whole new revolution for our swadeshi apps. With this new move, startups like ours will play a great role in boosting the Indian economy and help build an Independent tech & startup ecosystem. We are all geared up and ready to be a part of the Digital India revolution and enable our creators to earn a sustainable income while they focus their efforts to make in India.

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