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
ByteDance rolls out paid subscriptions for China's largest AI chatbotChinese tech giant ByteDance has launched paid subscriptions for its popular AI chatbot, Doubao, a move aimed at monetizing its vast user b...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
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...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Meta's India bet: Why Kunal Shah could be key to unlocking WhatsApp's business potentialMeta, owner of WhatsApp, is exploring ways to monetize its massive Indian user base. A potential minority stake in fintech startup Cred, le...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Cred founder Kunal Shah’s appointment as WhatsApp CEO sparks discussion on social mediaIndustry leaders welcomed the leadership transition and acknowledged outgoing WhatsApp executive Will Cathcart's contributions.
23 Jun, 2026, 06.37 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
Inside Zepto's profit push ahead of its IPOZepto's upcoming $1 billion IPO highlights the quick commerce sector's investment surge. Despite strong order volumes, Zepto's aggressive l...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Telcos, businesses spar over calls, SMS consent regimeTelecom companies and banks are in a dispute over India's new digital consent rules for commercial messages. Major telecom players want con...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Physicswallah is ‘class’ apart, says DAM Capital after initiating with Buy rating. 3 reasons whyDAM Capital has initiated coverage on PhysicsWallah with a Buy rating, calling the ed-tech firm ‘a class apart’ and highlighting strong gro...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
India’s audio streaming apps pivot to 'hybrid' model to drive paid subscriptionsThe landscape of audio streaming in India is undergoing a transformation with a dynamic hybrid model gaining traction. Services are blendin...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
India's new drama is about the fight for your 1-minute attentionIndia streaming platforms microdramas: Platforms are rapidly adopting microdramas, short, vertically shot melodramas. These bite-sized show...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Amazon Music widens India play beyond Prime amid audio streaming shakeoutIn an exciting development, Amazon Music is set to unveil a new strategic initiative in India, offering a trio of subscription options: fre...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Delhi HC upholds TRAI’s 12-minute ad cap for TV channelsThe Delhi High Court has upheld the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's rule limiting television advertisements to 12 minutes per hour....
29 May, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
A shadowy Oman-Iran plot provoked Trump’s “blow ’em up” threatUS President Donald Trump has sent a stark message to the Sultanate of Oman, warning of potential military repercussions should it move for...
28 May, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Ad slowdown dulls impact of HC relief on TV landing page revenuesBroadcasters face a tough advertising market. The Kerala High Court's decision on TV ratings provides temporary relief for cable and DTH op...
27 May, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Ola Electric eyes FY27 turnaround on surging demand, cost reset and margin gainsOla Electric is set for a robust FY27. The company expects a significant rebound in sales and revenue. Margins are strengthening, and costs...
22 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Streaming firms eye one-stop shops to build scale and profitabilityAmazon's integration of MX Player with Prime Video signals a trend towards unified streaming platforms in India. This move aims to reduce c...
08 May, 2026, 12.33 AM IST