For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
These 6 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 24% in 1 year, according to analystsThe news flow is mixed in the case of banking stocks. The numbers so far this quarter suggest that all is well with the sector and banks ar...
05 May, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Meta’s Threads surpasses 150 million daily active users, but monetisation remains a challengeMeta's Threads app now has 150 million daily users. Advertising is expanding globally on Threads and WhatsApp Status. However, Meta expects...
04 May, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
WhatsApp usernames like Instagram coming soon; When can you expect it and how does it affect your number-based contacts?WhatsApp Usernames: WhatsApp is preparing for a significant platform transition that will replace mandatory phone number sharing with uniqu...
20 Mar, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Encryption Clash Explained: WhatsApp's existence in India hangs in the balanceWhatsApp's encryption debate in the Delhi High Court has sparked a discussion on the balance between privacy and security. The court is con...
26 Apr, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
WhatsApp Business users jump four-fold in three yearsThe increase in user base comes as Meta shifts focus to the development of business messaging, as an uncertain economy slows down its core ...
27 Jun, 2023, 01.01 PM IST
Meta explores strategic alternatives for Kustomer business-software firmMeta has made the decision to focus on its fastest growing business messaging offerings, including the monetization opportunity for WhatsAp...
11 Mar, 2023, 08.28 AM IST
JioMart on WhatsApp is a big opportunity: Meta’s Mark ZuckerbergAs Meta doubles down on its monetisation drive across its family of apps, its Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said that JioMart on What...
27 Oct, 2022, 10.46 PM IST
Jiomart to open digital store for ordering on WhatsappAt present consumers can make purchases on JioMart through WhatsApp but that service is through chatbots. But now both the companies are pl...
15 Dec, 2021, 05.44 PM IST
Centre in HC defends IT rule requiring WhatsApp to trace originator of messageIn its affidavit filed in response to WhatsApp's challenge to the rule on the ground that breaking the encryption invades its users' privac...
23 Oct, 2021, 01.25 PM IST
Facebook fears the WhatsApp privacy policy row may hurt its futureThe flap threatens to erode trust in the service which is increasingly important to the social network's future.
15 Feb, 2021, 04.20 PM IST
WhatsApp's new Privacy Policy is a looming threat: ADIFAtmanirbhar Digital India Foundation demands greater oversight from authorities.
25 Jan, 2021, 06.00 AM IST
WhatsApp to offer in-app purchases, cloud hosting servicesWhatsApp will enable businesses sell products inside WhatsApp via Facebook Shops, an online store launched in May to offer a unified shoppi...
22 Oct, 2020, 06.41 PM IST
Reliance starts using WhatsApp for grocery deliveries but model to evolveJioMart, an e-commerce venture of Reliance Retail, is taking grocery orders on WhatsApp.
27 Apr, 2020, 03.28 PM IST
WhatsApp is writing a custom message for large enterprisesMessaging app to add several new features including customer support and merchant payments.
08 Mar, 2018, 02.34 PM IST
Messaging will be Facebook's 'next major wave of innovation and financial windfall'Messaging apps are becoming immensely popular around the world, with mobile-first apps like WhatsApp being "always on" replacements for SMS.
25 Jun, 2015, 01.44 PM IST
How will Facebook monetize WhatsApp?While direct advertising seems off the table for now, here are some possible ways that Facebook can use for monetizing WhatsApp.
21 Feb, 2014, 04.44 PM IST