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The Indian IT Ministry is cracking down on apps to curb misuse of consumers’ data and protect the nation’s integrity.
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The LazyPay app and Kissht have been blocked by internet service providers in India.
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LazyPay has disbursed over $260 million in short-term loans to customers in India.
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Kissht is valued at over $450 million and has raised $125 million to date.
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Faircent is also among the blocked apps.
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The reason for the blocking of LazyPay and Kissht is unclear.
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India is in the process of blocking 232 apps, including some with links to China, that offer betting and loan services to prevent misuse of citizens’ data.
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Over 90 of the blocked apps provide unauthorized loan services, and nearly 140 are in the betting and gambling category.
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The IT Ministry's move was prompted by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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The ministry has not identified all the apps it is blocking.