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...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Meta makes a $900 million super-app move in IndiaCred founder Kunal Shah, a philosophy graduate, built his platform on exclusivity for high credit scorers, now processing over 40% of India...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
India's asset wealth management AUM projected to reach US$ 1.7 trillion by 2030: PwC reportIndia’s asset and wealth management industry is projected to reach US$1.7 trillion in AUM by 2030, driven by rising retail participation, g...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Cruise tourism can be a major multiplier for India’s travel and MSME sectorsIndia’s cruise tourism sector is sailing into a new phase of growth, creating opportunities for MSMEs across travel, hospitality, logistics...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
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
From Rs 4,900 crore to Rs 41,300 crore: How Sanjeev Bikhchandani turned 135 startups into a 743% return machineSanjeev Bikhchandani's Info Edge has achieved remarkable capital compounding, deploying Rs 4,900 crore across 135 startups since 2007, now ...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
PE firms, mid-market companies drive India’s new GCC waveIndia's Global Capability Centre (GCC) landscape is shifting, with private equity-backed and mid-market firms now driving significant expan...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India's biggest space-tech opportunity lies downstream, not just in launchesSpaceX's massive valuation highlights the immense potential in space technology, with Starlink and AI driving value. While India's space st...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
$300 billion, sanctions relief, Hormuz reopening: Who gets what in the US-Iran peace deal?US-Iran Peace MoU: The US and Iran have signed a preliminary 14-point memorandum of understanding, outlining plans for sanctions relief, ec...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Brent crude oil price touches pre-Iran war lows after ceasefire dealOil prices have fallen significantly. This is due to a preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran. The deal aims to reopen th...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
Agentic AI adoption drives stronger governance oversight, risk controlsIndia first: Firms prioritise domestic industry guidelines over global frameworks, remain confident on DPDP
18 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
PE firms join GCC boom, push portfolio companies to set up captive centresPrivate equity-backed firms are increasingly establishing Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, moving beyond cost savings to build AI...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Family Trusts need a rethink: DPDP, PMLA rules collide with informal promoter structuresIndia's family businesses face a complex succession era due to evolving regulations and generational differences. Law firms like Veritas Le...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Sarvam’s unicorn raise; Big exits in new IPOsHappy Tuesday! Sarvam has vaulted into the unicorn club after a fresh funding round. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
16 Jun, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Talent shortage triggers AI adoption among insurersA shortage of trained insurance professionals is driving insurers to automate claims processing, underwriting, and customer onboarding. Thi...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Sarvam raises $234 million led by HCLTech at $1.5 billion valuationIndia's Sarvam AI has secured $234 million in a funding round led by HCLTech, valuing the homegrown AI startup at $1.5 billion. This invest...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Agentic AI adoption drives stronger governance oversight, risk controlsIndian companies are prioritising local AI rules over international ones. They are focusing on ethics, identity, and privacy as AI adoption...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.28 AM IST