Who is Kunal Shah? From selling FreeCharge for ₹2,800 crore to building CRED and now leading WhatsAppKunal Shah, the brainchild behind CRED, is set to lead WhatsApp globally following Meta's substantial $900 investment. Known for scaling CR...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Kunal Shah is WhatsApp CEO as Meta leads $900 million financing in CredMeta enters the cap table of fintech co-valued at $4.5 billion post-money; Miten Sampat is interim CEO. The funding comprises about $400 mi...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Family bankruptcy meant Kunal Shah could not afford BTech, studied philosophy and did data entry operator jobs. Cred founder is WhatsApp's new global bossKunal Shah’s journey to becoming Meta’s new global head of WhatsApp is far from the typical startup success story. After his family went ba...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Carlyle eyes $1 billion raise via auto, healthcare IPOsPrivate equity giant Carlyle is gearing up for significant IPOs in India, planning a $500 million listing for its automotive platform, High...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Inside the chaotic Iran talks that let Trump claim victory, but not yet peacePresident Trump announced the end of the Iran War and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following intense Qatari mediation. Despite Is...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Farm credit demand likely to stay strong in FY27 on higher input costs, agri investments: NABARDAgricultural and rural credit demand is projected to remain strong through 2026-27, driven by rising input costs, expanded Kisan Credit Car...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Europe is finally, slowly getting its act togetherEurope stands on the brink of a pivotal transformation, launching a set of ambitious reforms aimed at revitalizing its economy and global f...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Tap-and-pay takes off; ADIA to trim Lenskart stakeHappy Thursday! Tap-and-pay card usage is on the rise in India despite UPI's dominance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
11 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 26%Just look at developments in the past 48 hours. The war between Iran and Israel resumed, but within hours Tehran said it had halted all off...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Middle East conflict fuels airline bankruptcy risks, more mergers likely: IATASoaring jet fuel prices due to Middle East conflict are pushing budget airlines towards bankruptcy and industry consolidation, according to...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
US Fed says Iran war driving 'moderate-to-strong' inflationUS inflation rose at a moderate to strong pace, driven largely by surging energy costs linked to the Iran war, the Federal Reserve said. Hi...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.44 AM IST
Mastercard to look beyond card biz; target tier 3 & 4 markets for growthMastercard is targeting India's expanding credit-on-UPI market. The company is looking beyond traditional card payments for future growth. ...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
These 7 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 23% in one year, according to analystsGiven how the market has moved in the last five-six trading sessions, the probability is high that a new readjustment trade has started. Th...
03 Jun, 2026, 05.50 AM IST
Indian travellers worry more about forex costs than visa queues: ReportIndian travellers are set to spend more overseas following a tax reduction. However, managing travel budgets is their biggest worry. Many s...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
India's industrial output in April slows on year to 4.9% under new seriesIndia's industrial output for April reached 4.9% under a revised Index of Industrial Production (IIP) series with an updated base year of 2...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risksIndian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...
29 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST