Meta’s Chris Cox sought Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp advice - then made him leaderMeta Chief Product Officer Chris Cox reached out to Shah directly in the spring, seeking advice on picking the future leader of WhatsApp. C...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Zuckerberg bets on Kunal Shah for WhatsApp’s aggressive financial services, AI pushMeta's WhatsApp is set for a major financial services and AI push with Kunal Shah at the helm. This move aims to leverage AI agents and the...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
WhatsApp's future may not be invented in US but in India, one transaction at a timeMeta’s $900 million investment in Cred and the reported appointment of founder Kunal Shah to a global role at WhatsApp marks a significant ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Kunal Shah heads to Meta; New-age IPO playbookHappy Tuesday! Kunal Shah has taken over as WhatsApp's chief, while Meta backs Cred in a major funding deal. This and more in today’s ETtec...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
FIFA 2026 is so much more than footballThe 2026 Football World Cup is a significant economic event, contributing billions to global GDP. For India, this translates into measurabl...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Liqvd Asia bets on AI, acquisitions to fuel next phase of growth ahead of SME IPOCreative-led digital agency Liqvd Asia is leveraging artificial intelligence and acquisitions for growth, aiming to provide faster, persona...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
GIFT City investment: Here’s how resident Indians can invest in global stocks, ETFs, and mutual fundsIndian investors can now access global stocks, mutual funds, and bonds through GIFT City, India's first smart city and International Financ...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Zee puts FIFA World Cup behind paywall to grow subscriber baseZEE5 is offering dedicated FIFA World Cup subscription packs. Viewers will buy these packs directly. This strategy aims to boost ZEE5 subsc...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
Co-working platform, DK Vertex leases one million sq ft across seven centresDK Vertex, a co-working platform, has leased one million square feet across seven centers in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. The company ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Trai plan to regulate internet TV triggers pushback from OTT, broadcaster groupsIn a bid to regulate, India's telecom authority TRAI is exploring potential guidelines for online television services, sparking a backlash ...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
ED's Parimatch heat reaches Zepto; SPC's India deeptech pushZepto has come under the ED's scanner as part of its probe into Parimatch. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
05 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Forensic experts call for AI-driven playbook to counter deepfakes and digital scamsFinancial crime is evolving rapidly with AI-generated deepfakes and complex fraud rings. Traditional methods are no longer sufficient. Expe...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
India’s audio streaming apps pivot to 'hybrid' model to drive paid subscriptionsThe landscape of audio streaming in India is undergoing a transformation with a dynamic hybrid model gaining traction. Services are blendin...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Mirror, mirror who’s the most visible of them all?AI search is reshaping online discovery. Brands are shifting their content strategies to ensure visibility within AI answers and recommenda...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India has 500 million gamers. Advertisers are still figuring out how to reach themIndia boasts a huge gaming audience of 517 million players. This market is growing fast, projected to reach nearly $4 billion by 2029. Conn...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
HC ruling on Google keyword ads likely to reshape e-advertisingA Delhi High Court ruling has stopped Google from auctioning trademarked names as ad keywords. This decision impacts how companies advertis...
30 May, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Delhi High Court ruling on Google keyword ads could reshape online advertisingA Delhi High Court ruling has found Google liable for trademark infringement, ordering the tech giant to pay $31,600. The court stated Goog...
30 May, 2026, 10.04 AM IST