Localisation of Facebook experience key part of growth in India: Chris Daniels

Localisation of Facebook experience key part of growth in India: Chris Daniels

Interview with vice-president, business development at Facebook Inc

New Delhi: India was not the first country that Facebook entered outside the US. On the networking site’s 10th anniversary, India has emerged as the second largest country, after the US and Canada put together, in terms of user base. In terms of monetisation, though, India is far behind and Facebook has repeatedly said India is a focus market. Chris Daniels, vice-president, business development at Facebook Inc, speaks to Sounak Mitra on India’s importance, mobile-first strategy, partnerships and the way forward. Excerpts:

Q: How important is India for Facebook, and what makes India a focus market? Is India important becausewith the Yankees after throwing approximately 40 pitches on a rehab assignment with Class AA Trenton on Wednesday.

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