Is TikTok Back In India? Here’s What We Know

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On 22 Aug 2025

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SmartPrix tried to access TikTok’s official website and successfully opened the “About” and “Contact” pages.
One of the primary reasons behind the speculation around TikTok’s return is the Indian Prime Minister’s meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister.

After five years of being banned by the central government, TikTok’s website is accessible in India, leading to speculation about the platform’s return in the country. Meanwhile, its app still remains unavailable on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store in the region.

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We Can Access TikTok’s “About” And “Contact” Pages

Is TikTok Back In India? Here's What We Know

SmartPrix tried to access TikTok’s official website and successfully opened the “About” and “Contact” pages. However, we weren’t able to watch any videos on the platform, with the play button at the top right on the Contact page showing the notice about the platform being banned in June 2020.

We also checked the app stores on both Android and iOS devices, but to no avail. Currently, there’s no official statement from the platform or any of its owners at ByteDance about its return to India, nor has the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology spoken about the development.

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One of the primary reasons behind the speculation around TikTok’s return is the Indian Prime Minister’s meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister, wherein the countries have discussed ways to improve bilateral relations while maintaining peace along the geographic border.

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Shikhar Mehrotra

Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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