WhatsApp’s Biggest Market Is Becoming Its Toughest Test

WhatsApp India faces new government rules linking accounts to SIM cards, raising concerns over privacy, usability, and digital commerce disruption.
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WhatsApp’s Biggest Market Is Becoming Its Toughest Test
WhatsApp India Enters a Critical Regulatory Moment WhatsApp India is facing one of its most consequential challenges as new government directions threaten to reshape how the app works for millions of users and businesses. For people searching whether WhatsApp will still work normally in India, the short answer is yes—for now—but with significant changes on the horizon. The rules aim to fight cyber fraud but could alter device linking, account access, and daily usage habits. India is WhatsApp’s largest market globally, making these developments especially high stakes. Policymakers argue the move is about safety and traceability. Critics warn it could disrupt digital life at scale. The next few months will determine how deeply users feel the impact. Credit: Zawrzel / NurPhoto / Getty Images Why WhatsApp’s India Market Matters So Much India is not just another market for WhatsApp; it is the backbone of the platform’s global growth. With hundreds of millions of active users, WhatsApp function…