About Whatsapp Application Services Private Limited
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Whatsapp Application Services Private Limited is a foreign private limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, a subsidiary of Whatsapp, Llc. It operates in the consumer and professional services segment of the travel and hospitality sector. It was incorporated on 31 October 2017 and has been in existence for over 9 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Hyderabad, under CIN U72900TG2017FTC120337. Its GSTIN is 36AACCW0976E1ZA (Telangana). The company holds 3 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹1.68 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.68 Cr. It is led by directors including Rakesh Rewari and Christopher Patrick Anderson.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Salarpuria Sattva Knowledge City Level 1 Unit 2 Plot No. 2 Inorbit Mall Road, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 500081.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹84.21 Cr, a growth of 12% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹5.1 Cr (net margin -6.1%) and EBITDA of ₹39.8 Lakh (EBITDA margin 0.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 13% over three years and 19% over five years.
The company has about 34 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: WhatsApp. Court records list 47 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company and 45 filed against it; 29 cases are pending. The company has 1 deal on record (1 rights issue); the latest was in July 2020. The company has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2023, listing 3 overdue payments to 3 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website whatsapp.com.
Company details
Contact details
Whatsapp Application Services Private Limited's registered office is in Hyderabad, Telangana. Its website is whatsapp.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered AddressSalarpuria Sattva Knowledge City Level 1 Unit 2 Plot No. 2 Inorbit Mall Road, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 500081
- IndustryTravel and Hospitality, Consumer Professional Services
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Brands
Whatsapp Application Services operates one associated brand: WhatsApp. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Secure private messaging and multimedia sharing are facilitated worldwide. | whatsapp.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Whatsapp Application Services is information and communication. In detail, this covers computer programming, consultancy and related activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | 62 | Computer programming, consultancy and related activities |
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Financials of Whatsapp Application Services Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableWhatsapp Application Services Private Limited reported revenue of ₹84.21 Cr (up 12% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 19% over five years, including 12% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 95% in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | ₹39.8 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹5.1 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 0.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -6.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Whatsapp Application Services Private Limited
Whatsapp Application Services has 3 current directors and 6 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Rakesh Rewari Also directs: Ian Beta LLP, Meta Platforms Technologies India Private Limited, Ensl India Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 31 Oct 2017 | 8 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Christopher Patrick Anderson Also directs: Meta Platforms Technologies India Private Limited, Ensl India Private Limited, Merrysha Private Limited and 3 more | Director | 10 Jul 2023 | 3 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Yannick Carapito Also directs: Facebook India Online Services Private Limited | Director | 15 Jun 2021 | 5 Years 4 Months | Current |
Auditor
Whatsapp Application Services Private Limited is audited by S.R. BATLIBOI & ASSOCIATES LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| S.R. BATLIBOI & ASSOCIATES LLP | FY 2023 | 101049W/E300004 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Whatsapp Application Services Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Deals & funding
Whatsapp Application Services Private Limited has 1 deal on record (1 rights issue); the latest was in July 2020.
Deals on record (1 of 1)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Jul 2020 | Rights issue | ₹31.5 Cr | Investors: Whatsapp Inc |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Whatsapp Application Services Private Limited has 47 court cases on record: 2 filed by Whatsapp Application Services, 45 filed against it. 29 cases are pending and 18 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 39 | 37 | 25 |
| District courts | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 47)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by Evolv Clothing Company Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Court case (C.S(COMM DIV)) | Filed against the company by Tamil Naadu Edible Oils Private Limited | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Appeal | Filed against the company by Tamil Naadu Edible Oils Private Limited | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Court case (Com.O.S.) | Filed against the company by Tacterial Consulting Private Limited | Pending |
| Madras High Court | Original application | Filed against the company by Tamil Naadu Edible Oils Private Limited | Pending |
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Case records are compiled from court listings and may lag the court's own records. A case filed against a company is not a finding against it.
MSME payment delays
Whatsapp Application Services Private Limited has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2023, listing 3 overdue payments to 3 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (3 of 3)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Exos IT Management Private Limited | |||
| Bitonic Technology Labs Private Limited | |||
| Inflow Technologies Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Whatsapp Application Services Private Limited has a workforce of 34 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 06, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Whatsapp Application Services has 3 GST registrations: 2 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 36AACCW0976E1ZA | Telangana | Active | 02 Nov 2018 |
| 06AACCW0976E1ZD | Haryana | Active | 30 Jul 2019 |
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Recent activity
Whatsapp Application Services Private Limited has 9 board changes on record since 2017: 3 appointments and 6 cessations. The latest: Christopher Patrick Anderson ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023.
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Frequently asked questions
Whatsapp Application Services is an active foreign private limited company based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The company works in consumer professional services, within the travel and hospitality industry. It was incorporated on 31 October 2017 (9+ years old) and is registered under CIN U72900TG2017FTC120337.
Whatsapp Application Services has 3 current directors:
- Rakesh Rewari - Director
- Christopher Patrick Anderson - Director
- Yannick Carapito - Director
The latest financial statements of Whatsapp Application Services on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from FY 2018 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Whatsapp Application Services is 36AACCW0976E1ZA, registered in Telangana. The company has 3 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 1 is cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 06AACCW0976E1ZD (Haryana).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Whatsapp Application Services is U72900TG2017FTC120337. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Whatsapp Application Services has 47 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company and 45 filed against it. 29 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Whatsapp Application Services was incorporated on 31 October 2017, making it 9+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Hyderabad.
Whatsapp Application Services has 1 deal on record (1 rights issue); the latest was in July 2020.
Christopher Patrick Anderson ceased to be Additional Director on 29 Sep 2023. Christopher Patrick Anderson was appointed as Director on 10 Jul 2023. Yannick Carapito ceased to be Additional Director on 06 Dec 2021. Whatsapp Application Services has 9 board changes on record in total.
Whatsapp Application Services has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2023, listing 3 overdue payments to 3 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 28 Apr 2023.
Whatsapp Application Services can be reached through the website whatsapp.com. Its registered office is in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.