ETtech Explainer: Why MeitY wants Google and Apple to remove e-rickshaw battery apps

Short summary

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) ordered Google and Apple to remove seven mobile apps that were misused to disable e-rickshaw batteries, including BAT-BMS, SMART BMS, and LOSSIGY. The apps allegedly enabled unauthorized tampering with vehicle safety systems. This reflects India's growing regulatory focus on app security and platform accountability for harmful uses.

• •MeitY ordered removal of 7 battery-management apps from Google Play and Apple App Store
• •Apps were misused to disable e-rickshaw batteries
• •Signals India's increased scrutiny of app platform governance and security

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