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India's App Store Revenue Hits INR44,447 Crore in 2024

4/29/2025

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India's App Store ecosystem soared to an impressive INR44,447 crore ($5.31 billion) in 2024, according to professor Viswanath Pingali's study. Remarkably, over 94% of this revenue went directly to developers, free from Apple commissions. This surge reflects a threefold increase in global earnings for India-based developers over five years, showcasing the App Store's vital role in empowering local talent.

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India's App Store ecosystem soared to an impressive INR44,447 crore ($5.31 billion) in 2024, according to professor Viswanath Pingali's study. Remarkably, over 94% of this revenue went directly to developers, free from Apple commissions. This surge reflects a threefold increase in global earnings for India-based developers over five years, showcasing the App Store's vital role in empowering local talent.