WhatsApp Payments hits new hurdle; govt asks co to set up office in India

Responding to the development, WhatsApp said that the company is looking to hire two senior profiles, as setting up a team in India has become a priority for the company

WhatsApp, a Facebook-owned instant messaging mobile service, has hit another hurdle in rolling out its integrated payment solution for its 200-million-plus users in India. Apparently, the government has informed the company that it cannot roll out the payment services until the company set up an office and have a team in India, according to a news report in the Economic Times.
 
Responding to the development, WhatsApp told the Economic times that the company is looking to hire two senior profiles – India Head and Head of Policy – as setting up a team in India has become a priority