India is the first country to get a separate shopping homepage on Google. The company launched Google Shopping, allowing users to search for products in English and Hindi — India's most popular language — and compare deals from retailers. The service can be accessed via a new shopping tab within...
Google Launches its 'Neighbourly' App Only for India
"Neighbourly" (spelled with a "u" the way Indians spell it), is a local social network recently rolled out by Google, that aims to answer questions people often have about their immediate surroundings, such as where to find the best tailor or a reliable car repair shop. The app sources its...
Google India Revenue Exceeds $1 Billion
Google India recorded a 30 percent increase - over the previous year - in its business for FY18, and a more than 50 percent increase over the past three years. The company registered a turnover of $1.2 billion for the period ending March 2018 as compared to the previous year...
Google Gains Momentum in India
Having reached its target of 400 free WiFi-enabled railway stations in India, Google India has plans to expand its free WiFi services to public places such as malls, cafés, and universities. Additionally, Google Station will collaborate with India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh to provide internet access to 12,000 villages...
Google Invests $12 million in Indian Startup
Having picked up a significant minority stake in Bangalore, India-based Dunzo, a hyper-local concierge and delivery player, Google made its first direct investment of $12 million in an Indian startup. With a chat-based interface, the Dunzo app facilitates daily tasks management -- individuals can create ‘to-do lists’ and collaborate with...
Google Offers Special YouTube, Hotspots in India
In a blogpost, Google India says: The growth of the Internet has been explosive in India. Every second, three more Indians come online for the first time — that’s over 10,000 people every hour. But this latest wave of Internet users still has significant barriers to getting the most out...