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
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
Creator platform Influish raises pre-seed round at Rs 25 crore valuationCreator platform Influish has secured pre-seed funding at a Rs 25 crore valuation, backed by angel investors. The platform connects creator...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
AI Wants to Answer Your Phone Now: Equal AI’s $30 Million Bet on the Future of Call Screening in IndiaIndian startup Equal AI has raised $30 million to expand its AI-powered call screening platform that answers and filters calls on users' be...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Delhi HC upholds TRAI’s 12-minute ad cap, dismisses TV broadcasters’ petitionsIn a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court reaffirmed the regulations restricting TV advertisements to a maximum of 12 minutes per hour. Br...
29 May, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
"America is next if we don’t wake up": Trump ally says New York conquered by mainstream Muslims under 'Jihadi Mamdani', shares videoCongressman Randy Fine ignited a new controversy by posting a video of Muslims praying, labeling them "Mainstream Muslims" and "Jihadi Mamd...
28 May, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
IPL 2026 scam season is here: Over 600 fake ticket sites, 400 malware-linked streams cheat fansAs the IPL 2026 season kicks off, a rise in cyber scams is alarming eager cricket enthusiasts. Unscrupulous fraudsters are capitalising on ...
13 May, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Snap flags ad revenue hit from Middle East conflict, slower North America growthSnap experienced a decline in advertising revenues during the first quarter, largely impacted by ongoing tensions in the Middle East and a ...
07 May, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...
04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
IBDF backs MIB TV rating guidelines, seeks extended timelines for rolloutThe Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation is requesting an extension to implement new television rating rules. Key provisions regardin...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Microdrama apps chase telco bundles as subscription growth lags despite download surgeMicrodrama platforms are partnering with telecom operators to combat market fragmentation and boost subscriptions. With over 20 apps and si...
23 Apr, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
India’s fast-growing micro-drama segment faces subscription trust hurdleIndia’s fast-growing micro-drama segment may face monetisation challenges as concerns over automatic subscription renewals discourage users...
18 Mar, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
India powers Meta’s $1 billion paid messaging businessSandhya Devanathan, who now heads Meta’s India and Southeast Asia region, said the region constitutes a large chunk of users for Meta platf...
15 Jan, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
OpenAI, Meta in talks with Reliance for AI partnerships: ReportAccording to a report from The Information on Saturday, OpenAI and Meta Platforms have engaged in separate talks with India’s Reliance Indu...
23 Mar, 2025, 04.37 PM IST
Meta Verified is now available in India, says Mark ZuckerbergMeta Verified is a new subscription bundle on Facebook and Instagram that includes account verification with government ID, impersonation p...
08 Jun, 2023, 08.50 AM IST
Indian experts unsure about value of ‘Meta Verified’ tagWhile the move will come in handy for celebrities, businesses or influencers, Indian users may find the tag expensive, analysts said.
21 Feb, 2023, 07.48 AM IST
How does WhatsApp make money?Whatsapp is free to use, and there are no advertisements; despite it, Whatsapp earns millions of dollars every year.
20 Dec, 2022, 07.11 PM IST