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
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 WhatsUpside Down hire: How Kunal Shah broke the Valley playbookSilicon Valley's AI talent war saw tech giants acquire engineers. However, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg broke the mold by investing $900 million ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM 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’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
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
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
LiLLBUD raises Rs 6 crore seed round led by Zeropearl VCAddressing a critical gap for safe, science-backed developmental toys in India, LiLLBUD prioritizes BIS certification to combat the prevale...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Cybersecurity firm Mitigata raises $15 million funding led by Bessemer Venture PartnersBengaluru-based cybersecurity firm Mitigata has secured $15 million in a funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The capital infusi...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.00 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
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
NSE IPO, Bata revival and Nykaa growth: Gaurang Shah's market playbookGeojit Investments' Gaurang Shah sees selective opportunities in India's equity markets despite global uncertainties. He highlights potenti...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Digital entertainment firm Rusk Media bags Rs 100 crore in funding led by Nazara TechDigital entertainment firm Rusk Media has secured Rs 100 crore in a funding round. Nazara Technologies led the investment with participatio...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Rusk Media raises Rs 100 crore Pre-Series C round led by Nazara TechnologiesRusk Media has secured Rs 100 crore in a Pre-Series C funding round led by Nazara Technologies, with participation from Info Edge Ventures,...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Kotak's Nilesh Shah bets on India's electrification story over next decade; flags AI as the wildcardIndia's energy self-sufficiency is a decade-long investment theme, driven by aggressive electrification to reduce import dependence. Expert...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
India Inc gears up for Middle East rebound after peace dealIndian businesses are preparing for a surge in Middle East demand following a peace agreement. Companies are increasing production and secu...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.10 AM IST