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India weighs legal curbs on WhatsApp usernames over impersonation risks: SourcesNew Delhi is scrutinizing WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, exploring legal avenues to regulate its launch. Officials express concerns ...
'WhatsApp has to worry, not us': Govt warns messaging platform over fraud risks as username feature sparks privacy debateThe recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...
Worries arise over gaming of WhatsApp usernamesThe feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. Whil...
'This could be a disaster': From Ankur Warikoo to Vijay Shekhar Sharma, why India's startup leaders are worried about Kunal Shah's first move at WhatsAppWhatsApp's new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers, has raised significant concerns about potential i...
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...
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...
Anthropic’s Fable 5 takedown triggers India Inc push for AI self-relianceA US directive suspending access to Anthropic's AI models has spurred India Inc's push for self-reliance in AI infrastructure. Technology l...
Zepto's market position; TCS' AI verdict at AGMZepto pulls ahead of Swiggy Instamart on orders, but heavy burn continues. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Paytm plans 10% staff increase in AI pivot, to lay off 400The increase would mark a roughly 10% increase in its headcount that stands at about 40,000 employees. Paytm is also laying off 1% of its s...
Digital payments, mobile economy have significant room for expansion; no slowdown in transaction growth: Paytm CEOIndia's digital economy is set for major growth. Technological innovation and increasing consumer trust will drive expansion. Artificial in...
Paytm block deal: SAIF Partners, others likely to sell stake worth Rs 963 crore, says reportPaytm's existing investors are expected to sell shares in a block deal. The transaction will involve approximately 8.6 million shares. The ...
Fintechs trade the wild west for regulatory licencesIndia's leading fintech firms, once disruptors, are now actively seeking regulatory licenses to ensure sustainable growth. Companies like P...
Fintechs looking to AI to unlock opportunities, cost efficienciesIndia's leading fintech firms, including Paytm, PB Fintech, and Groww, are aggressively expanding into new business areas like wealth manag...
Razorpay eyes omnichannel focus for offline push: sourcesOnline payments firm Razorpay has scaled back its offline expansion plans due to sluggish growth in the vertical. Following its Ezetap acqu...
Paytm shares climb 5% after Q4 results. Do Jefferies, Goldman Sachs and Bernstein see further upside?Paytm's parent company, One 97 Communications, reported a profit of Rs 184 crore for the fourth quarter. This led to a significant rally in...
Deeptech bets heat up; Paytm, PB Fintech, Meesho earningsHappy Thursday! VCs are doubling down on India’s deeptech, with early-stage bets leading the charge. This and more in today’s ETtech Mornin...
Stocks in news: BSE, Britannia, Paytm, Meesho, RILIndian markets showed resilience, climbing despite volatility, buoyed by positive global trends and falling crude oil prices. Analysts anti...
Paytm Q4 Results: Co turns to black, logs profit of Rs 184 crore vs loss a year agoPaytm Q4 Results: One 97 Communications, which operates Paytm reported a net profit of Rs 184 crore in the fourth quarter, compared with a ...
SBI promotes 8 CGMs as DMDs in annual reshuffleState Bank of India has elevated eight Chief General Managers to Deputy Managing Director positions. These promotions align with the bank's...
Paytm Payments Bank is finished. Ashvin Parekh on what it means for your money & your Paytm appThe RBI has cancelled Paytm Payments Bank's license. This formal step concludes a process that began in 2022. The winding-down process is n...