To help digitize small businesses and fast track their growth, WhatsApp’s Bharat Yatra has arrived in Ahmedabad. As part of this initiative, a WhatsApp branded bus that started in Ahmedabad on March 3rd will go to different part of the city till March 15th and will bring on-ground, in-person training to small businesses in the city offering businesses the opportunity to engage directly with experts and learn how to leverage WhatsApp’s capabilities to enhance their digital skills and accelerate growth.
With this initiative WhatsApp will be engaging with businesses across Ahmedabad’s busiest markets, including Ganesh Meridian, Dhalgarwad Market, Prahlad Nagar, Law Garden Fashion Street, Manek Chowk, Lal Darwaja Market, and Nehru Nagar Market. WhatsApp Bharat Yatra offers small businesses and traders interactive demos and personalized training and helps them gain expert guidance on creating their business profile, setting up a catalog, and crafting ads that drive customer engagement. Small businesses will also learn how to leverage key features of the app to establish a strong presence, connect more effectively with customers, close sales, and drive business growth.
Ravi Garg, Director, Business Messaging, Meta in India, said, “WhatsApp is how small businesses in India get business done. From connecting with their customers, to increasing sales and growing their business, all happens on WhatsApp. Ahmedabad is home to a vibrant community of businesses, and we are excited to bring WhatsApp Bharat Yatra to empower small businesses with the digital tools and expertise they need to elevate their business, stay competitive, and offer their customers a seamless experience.”
WhatsApp Bharat Yatra offers a unique opportunity for businesses to learn how to connect with customers, streamline operations, and scale their business using WhatsApp.
Launched on December 10th from Delhi NCR, WhatsApp Bharat Yatra has been traversing key markets, equipping thousands of businesses with essential WhatsApp Business App insights. After empowering SMBs in Indore, the Yatra now reaches Ahmedabad, continuing its mission to scale small businesses before moving on to Surat, Nashik, Mysuru, and Vijayawada.