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
'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
Who is Will Cathcart? WhatsApp leader exits after steering it through privacy battles, monetisation pushCathcart’s departure comes at a time when WhatsApp is in the middle of a transition. Under him, the platform recently rolled out Meta’s AI ...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Cred’s Kunal Shah is WhatsApp’s new CEOCred founder Kunal Shah will join WhatsApp as its global head after Meta announced a nearly $900 million investment in the fintech firm. Th...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
As new tech shines, market takes rest on old cushions: Devina MehraForget the hype around tech giants like Mag 7 and MANGOS. Current market data reveals a shift, with US small-cap and old-economy stocks lik...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.53 AM IST
Reliance AGM: Key facts and numbers about Jio PlatformsMukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio Platforms is set for a significant Mumbai listing, aiming to raise approximately $3.8 billion. This move could...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
OpenDoor India operations closure: Who is Kaz Nejatian, CEO of US real estate tech firm who fired 250 employees?OpenDoor India operations shutdown: Opendoor CEO Kaz Nejatian confirmed the shutdown of the company's India operations, impacting approxima...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Meta AI chief sees opportunity in models’ giving health adviceThe 29-year-old founder of data-labeling startup Scale AI joined Meta after Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg overhauled his company’...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
When IPOs go wrong: SpaceX, AI firms face a delicate processAs SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI eye massive IPOs, their leaders face Wall Street's scrutiny. Past market debuts offer cautionary tales, fr...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Everything to know about Meta’s Forum and Instants appsForum is Facebook Groups reimagined as a Reddit-style discussion platform with AI-powered search and recommendations, while Instants turns ...
25 May, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Mutual funds cut technology sector exposure to 8-year low in April. Is AI disruption reshaping sentiment?Mutual funds have significantly reduced their technology sector exposure to an eight-year low, driven by concerns over AI disruption, slowi...
18 May, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen timeTech giants Meta and Google funded trusted children's brands to teach responsible tech use. This occurred even as their apps were designed ...
14 May, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Meta to lay off 8,000 employees on May 20: What will be the severance package for staff by Mark Zuckerberg's company?Meta layoffs: Meta is set to lay off approximately 8,000 employees, about 10% of its global workforce, on May 20. Meta said the company is ...
12 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Ambani's Reliance Jio: Businesses and investors of the IPO-bound firmReliance Jio Platforms, owned by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, is preparing to seek approvals for a Mumbai IPO that could become India’s bigge...
11 May, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Meta’s Threads surpasses 150 million daily active users, but monetisation remains a challengeMeta's Threads app now has 150 million daily users. Advertising is expanding globally on Threads and WhatsApp Status. However, Meta expects...
04 May, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platformsA New Mexico trial could force Meta to overhaul its social media platforms. The state accuses Meta of addicting young users and failing to ...
04 May, 2026, 09.18 AM IST