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From CRED to WhatsApp: Kunal Shah takes charge of World's biggest messaging app, marking a milestone for India

Kunal Shah's appointment as WhatsApp's new global chief marks a rare leap from building a homegrown Indian startup to leading one of the world's most widely used consumer technology platforms. The move, announced alongside Meta's $900 million investment in CRED, underscores the growing influence of India's startup ecosystem on the global technology stage.

By CNBC TV18Published 22 Jun, 05:52 pmUpdated 22 Jun, 05:52 pm3 min read
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