How Jio is set to leverage Facebook’s WhatsApp potential

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A man walks past a Reliance Jio signage in front of a closed shop in Hyderabad, India. The partnership with Facebook and WhatsApp is expected to help Jio derive more revenue from its suite of offerings and millions of subscribers. — AP

Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp messaging app will be at the forefront of its partnership with Reliance Industries Ltd’s Jio Platforms, as both parties prepare to jointly tap one of the world’s fastest growing retail and payments markets.

The partnership with Facebook and WhatsApp is expected to help Jio derive more revenue from its suite of offerings and millions of subscribers.

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