Meta overhauls India leadership amid regulatory battles and a major AI joint venture
Meta has reshuffled its leadership in India, making several key appointments to strengthen its presence in the country. The social media giant has also formed a major joint venture with Reliance Industries, signalling deeper investment in the region. With over 400 million Facebook users and nearly 500 million on Instagram, India remains a critical meta stock market for the company.
Arun Srinivas has been promoted to lead Meta’s India operations, while Sandhya Devanathan’s role has been expanded. These changes come as the company faces ongoing regulatory challenges in the country, including a 213.14 crore penalty from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) over alleged unfair practices tied to WhatsApp.
Meta has also announced a joint venture with Reliance Industries to launch Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited (REIL), an AI-focused business. The initial investment stands at INR 855 crore, highlighting the company’s push into artificial intelligence in India.
In another move, Aman Jain has been named senior director and country head of public policy. With over two decades of experience—previously at Amazon and Google—he will oversee Meta’s policy strategy in the country. Jain is set to take up the role early next year and will report directly to Simon Milner, Meta’s APAC vice president for policy.
The company’s regulatory struggles extend beyond India. The European Commission has fined Meta 200 million euros for unfair practices related to WhatsApp and is preparing cartel proceedings over its integration with AI services.
Meta’s leadership changes and new joint venture reflect its long-term commitment to India’s digital growth. The company aims to build a more inclusive and trusted internet ecosystem in the country. Meanwhile, its regulatory battles in India and Europe continue to shape its operational strategy.
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