WhatsApp has 500 million users in India and a 98% open rate. Businesses not using automation are leaving money on the table.
API vs Business App
The free Business App is limited to manual messaging. For scale (500+ customers), you need the WhatsApp Business API โ bulk broadcasting, chatbots, CRM integration.
Use Case 1: Lead Nurturing
New lead fills form โ instant WhatsApp with catalog PDF โ 24hr follow-up โ Day 3 case study โ Day 7 discount. All automated.
Use Case 2: Order Updates
Confirmed โ Shipped โ Out for delivery โ Delivered. Automatic messages reduce support calls by 40%.