Bye Bye Hike: Kavin Mittal’s Messaging App Becomes Latest Casualty Of Real-Money Gaming Ban
Last Updated:September 14, 2025, 09:54 is Kavin Bharti Mittal announces the shutdown of Hike Messenger after 13 years, citing challenges post India Ban. Kavin Bharti Launched Hike in 2012. Bharti Airtel group scion Kavin Bharti Mittal has announced to wind down India’s messaging app, a competitor to WhatsApp, after its 13-year journey. “After regrouping with…