India watchdog throws out antitrust complaint against WhatsApp

A case in March alleged WhatsApp was abusing its position by forcing its payments feature on to its existing users. — AFP

NEW DELHI: India's antitrust watchdog has dismissed a case against Facebook's WhatsApp, saying the company has not abused its dominant position to expand in the country's digital payments market, according to an official order.

A case in March alleged that WhatsApp was bundling its digital payment facility – WhatsApp Pay – within its messaging app for which it already has a large user base. The case alleged WhatsApp was abusing its position by forcing its payments feature on to its existing users.