India’s Hike, once considered WhatsApp’s biggest local competitor, has shut down its messaging app after struggling to compete against the U.S. giant, Bloomberg and other media outlets reported. The Delhi-based startup’s decision to give up on messaging is the latest indication of how dominant Facebook’s WhatsApp has become in India, the world’s second most populous country and a key...
Get access to exclusive coverage
Read deeply reported stories from the largest newsroom in tech.
Stay in the know
Receive a summary of the day's top tech news—distilled into one email.
Access on the go
View stories on our mobile app and tune into our weekly podcast.


Join live video Q&A’s
Deep-dive into topics like startups and autonomous vehicles with our top reporters and other executives.
Enjoy a clutter-free experience
Read without any banner ads.

Recent Popular Stories
Exclusive
startups
ai
Y Combinator’s Garry Tan Goes to the Mat
AI Agenda
ai
AI Startups Are Facing a Reckoning
Exclusive
semiconductors
ai
Nvidia Deepens Push Into AWS’ Turf