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Mastercard Move: Who is strategising at Mastercard to eliminate pain points and make money move globally effortlessly?International payments have traditionally been slow, less transparent, and expensive. With growing expectations of better, seamless payment...
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...
'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...
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...
A unique fund with a contra bet on Indian IT and global tech exposure: Radhika Gupta on Edelweiss Technology FundEdelweiss Mutual Fund has launched a unique technology fund, blending Indian IT stocks with global tech giants. This fund aims for long-ter...
Karnataka supports 10,500 food processing units, creates up to 1 lakh jobs: KAPPECKarnataka is championing micro food processing, supporting over 10,500 units and creating up to one lakh jobs. The state is also a leading ...
RBI says UPI-linked credit lines must follow same rules as traditional loans; Closes regulatory arbitrageThe Reserve Bank of India has mandated uniform prudential treatment for all credit facilities, including those disbursed via UPI. This move...
RBI allows guarantee cover for TReDS financing in fresh directionsThe Reserve Bank of India has enhanced credit access for MSMEs by allowing financiers on TReDS platforms to secure guarantee cover for fina...
Accenture picks up over 1 million sq ft office in Hyderabad through 10-year leaseAccenture has secured a massive 1 million sq ft office space in Hyderabad on a decade-long lease, committing around Rs 900 crore. This sign...
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...
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...
Tech, crypto firms to help tackle illegal wildlife tradeAnnouncement made as part of a business forum convened by Prince William and The Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife during London Cli...
Why India’s digital ecosystem may define next phase of agentic AI and invisible computingIndia's unique relationship with technology, where smartphones serve as the sole device for millions, positions it as a crucial testing gro...
India, Uzbekistan aim to double bilateral trade in 3 yearsIndia and Uzbekistan are set to significantly boost bilateral trade, aiming to double it within three years. Discussions at the recent Inte...
ED case against five Bengaluru-based entities for 'unauthorised' cross-border crypto transactionsThe Enforcement Directorate has initiated a FEMA probe into five companies located in Bengaluru for their alleged involvement in unauthoriz...
At VivaTech, Modi pitches 'AI for All', highlights $50 bn innovation pushPrime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron attended VivaTech 2026 in Paris. India showcased its vision for human-cen...
Tech can lead to progress only if democratised: PM ModiAt Vivatech 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the necessity of democratizing technology for sustainable development, describing...
India’s MSMEs are no longer digitising for compliance alone: Tally’s Tejas GoenkaAs MSMEs accelerate their digital transformation journey, technology is becoming central to growth, efficiency, and resilience. Tejas Goenk...
EV industry seeks financing, payment security support to drive adoptionElectric vehicle makers are asking the government for better financing and payment security. This is to speed up the use of electric vehicl...
India launches UPI at department store in FranceIndia's digital payment system, UPI, has expanded its global reach with a launch at Galeries Lafayette in Nice, France. This move strengthe...