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
'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...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.59 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
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...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Chinese EV makers are shut out of India - but their tech isn'tDespite India's restrictions on Chinese automakers, their electric vehicle technology is finding its way into the Indian market. Tata Motor...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Generative AI expanding role in shopping, to enable AI-led purchases: ReportGenerative AI is set to revolutionise consumer shopping, moving beyond discovery to completing transactions. Young shoppers, particularly G...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Chinese EV makers are shut out of India - but their tech isn'tDespite India's restrictions on Chinese automakers, their electric vehicle technology is finding its way into the Indian market. Tata Motor...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp coronation is a masterclass in dealmakingShah is stepping down as Cred’s chief executive, with finance and strategy head Miten Sampat taking over on an interim basis. Shah becomes ...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
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...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
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...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Oracle layoffs 2026: Tech giant's headcount shrinks by 21,000 amid rapid AI adoptionAI adoption has led to a 13% decline in Oracle's total workforce. The company said in its filing that the workforce adjustments were in res...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
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...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
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...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
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...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Tech Mahindra leases 4 lakh sq ft office space in HyderabadIn a major real estate development, Tech Mahindra has secured 4 lakh sq ft of office space in Hyderabad with a 10-year lease, reinforcing t...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
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...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Bernie Sanders pushes 50%t public stake in AI giants, $1,000 dividend payout to every AmericanSenator Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation proposing a 50% public ownership stake in major US AI companies through a one-time stock ...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.18 PM IST