[deanhills]

I would wonder if people really go making their own versions of the same apps in India.  

Because it will not be a small investment. And if India suddenly changes her mind and decides to unban these apps a couple of days later, such investment will surely become a big loss.  

I don't think so @tryp4vps  Obviously there is lots of money to be made as there were millions of users of the TikTok App alone.  India has one of the most thriving IT hubs in the world, almost on equal with Silicon Valley if one looks at Bangalore for example.  Possibly they need to be a bit more bold.  China was in the same position up to even a decade ago, before they became bold.  So why not India - they could export the apps internationally as well.

I can't see the Prime Minister of India unbanning any of the apps soon - like wouldn't that weaken his popularity in a big way?  One of his points - a big one - causing the banning was the military who were using these apps and the ability of the app owners to gain valuable military strategic information?  The threat that was given as the cause for the ban I can't see going away any time soon.