India app market grows on streaming and AI services

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India's app market is experiencing growth in non-gaming categories, particularly streaming and AI-powered services. However, global platforms are capturing the majority of revenue gains despite India's large user base. User spending per capita in India remains significantly lower than global peers, limiting local developer revenue.

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India's app market is experiencing growth in non-gaming categories, particularly streaming and AI-powered services. However, global platforms are capturing the majority of revenue gains despite India's large user base. User spending per capita in India remains significantly lower than global peers, limiting local developer revenue.

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