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

Published on: June 22, 2026, 11:22 p.m. | Source: CNBC TV18

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.

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