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Amazon CEO in India Now; Hyderabad’s growing spacetech orbitAmazon CEO Andy Jassy is in India as the tech giant triples down on its quick commerce play in the country. This and more in today’s ETtech...24 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST- Kunal Shah named WhatsApp global CEO as Meta takes $900 million stake 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...24 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
- Kunal Shah net worth and his inCREDible journey to Meta's WhatsAppKunal Shah, the visionary behind CRED and FreeCharge, is now the Global Head of WhatsApp. This significant appointment, coupled with Meta's...24 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- 'Kunal Shah won't even get a fresher job at TCS or Infosys': Founder highlights flaws in corporate hiring practicesKunal Shah, the visionary behind CRED and FreeCharge, has been appointed global head of WhatsApp at Meta. His remarkable ascent, despite la...24 Jun, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
- Talent twist: Silicon Valley's India story takes an unexpected turnThe prospective appointment of Kunal Shah to a leadership position at WhatsApp exemplifies an emerging pattern: Indian founders are increas...24 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
- Why Meta tapped Kunal Shah; Beauty’s new factory boomHappy Wednesday! Meta just handed WhatsApp’s steering wheel to Cred’s Kunal Shah, betting he can turn India’s favourite chat app into a pay...24 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
- Meta's India bet: Why Kunal Shah could be key to unlocking WhatsApp's business potentialMeta, owner of WhatsApp, is exploring ways to monetize its massive Indian user base. A potential minority stake in fintech startup Cred, le...23 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
- Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp coronation is a masterclass in dealmakingShah is stepping down as Cred’s chief executive, with finance and strategy head Miten Sampat taking over on an interim basis. Shah becomes ...23 Jun, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
- Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp win; India bourses insulated from AI boomIn bagging the top job at WhatsApp, Cred’s Kunal Shah has done what no Indian entrepreneur could do. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.23 Jun, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
- Cred founder Kunal Shah’s appointment as WhatsApp CEO sparks discussion on social mediaIndustry leaders welcomed the leadership transition and acknowledged outgoing WhatsApp executive Will Cathcart's contributions.23 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
- Intellectual curiosity & infectious optimism: Industry cheers Kunal Shah's new role as WhatsApp HeadIndia Inc. is celebrating Kunal Shah's appointment as WhatsApp head, hailing it as a milestone for Indian startup leadership. Industry lead...23 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
- Meta's Cred deal showcases new playbook: take stake, hire the founderMeta is strategically acquiring minority stakes in tech firms and integrating their founders into senior roles, a pattern evident with Cred...23 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
- Meet Kunal Shah: He once worked as a delivery boy to support family. Now he's set to lead world's biggest messaging platformKunal Shah, the visionary behind fintech success CRED and FreeCharge, is set to lead Meta's global messaging giant, WhatsApp. Shah, who pre...23 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- Kunal Shah's WhatsApp appointment underscores India's expanding Big Tech footprintKunal Shah, CRED founder, is set to lead WhatsApp globally, joining a distinguished line of Indian-origin tech leaders. This appointment hi...23 Jun, 2026, 02.04 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
- Meet Kunal Shah, serial entrepreneur and Meta's pick to lead WhatsAppIndian tech entrepreneur Kunal Shah is set to lead WhatsApp, the world's largest messaging platform, succeeding Will Cathcart. Shah, the fo...22 Jun, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
- 'Kunal was the clear choice': Meta's Chris Cox on WhatsApp leadership changeWhatsApp's long-serving chief, Will Cathcart, is moving to a new product development role at Meta after nearly seven years. Cred founder Ku...22 Jun, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
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