Mark Zuckerberg launches WhatsApp Channels in India; global rollout begins

Mark Zuckerberg has finally launched Whatsapp Channels in India and over 150 other countries previously only available in Singapore and Columbia.

In its official release, the Whatsapp team stated, “We’re welcoming thousands of organisations, sports teams, artists, and thought leaders that people can follow.”

Many Indian celebrities and prominent figures have launched their channels, including Katrina Kaif, Diljit Dosanjh, Akshay Kumar, Vijay Deverakonda, Neha Kakkar.

What are Whatsapp Channels?

Zuckerberg had earlier said that WhatsApp Channels would be a simple, reliable, and private way to receive important updates from people and organisations, right within WhatsApp.