Paytm Has Been Removed From Google Play Store Due To 'Repeated Policy Violations'

Online payment company Paytm, which has been hugely popular for sometime now, has been taken off the Google Play Store. The app is is India’s most valued startup and claims over 50 million monthly active users.

Google ने प्ले-स्टोर से Paytm एप को हटा दिया हिंदी में पढ़े

According to Tech Crunch, Google pulled Paytm from the Play Store for repeatedly violating its gambling policies. However, it's still working on phones that already have the app.

Dear Paytm'ers,

Paytm Android app is temporarily unavailable on Google's Play Store for new downloads or updates. It will be back very soon.

All your money is completely safe, and you can continue to enjoy your Paytm app as normal.

— Paytm (@Paytm) September 18, 2020

Google Play Store prohibits online casinos and other unregulated gambling apps, and Paytm was apparently furthering sports betting in India.

Even if an app leads consumers to external sites that allow them to participate in paid tournaments, this also goes against their policies.
Paytm's other apps, such as Business and Mall, still appear on the Play Store. Further updates to the story are awaited.