Despite the ban, TikTok did just fine in expanding around the world, while national and international tech companies rushed to fill the Indian void, in the process transforming th

As governments work on stricter regulations for social media platforms, the fate of TikTok could depend on its ability to address concerns over user data, content moderation, and transparency.

TikTok faced a similar ban in India nearly five years ago, as it now does in the US. An executive order issued by then-US President Donald Trump also referred to India’s ban in 2020.