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FirstCry managed to bring down its losses while the revenue grew in double digits.
MobiKwik has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a Payment Aggregator–Physical (PA-P) licence, giving the fintech firm a regulatory foothold to expand its payments…
MobiKwik has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a Payment Aggregator–Physical (PA-P) licence, giving the fintech firm a regulatory foothold to expand its payments business among offline merchants. Once the final licence is granted, the company will be able to b
With strong early commitments of nearly $20 million, the VC firm’s latest Demo Day showcases startups across deeptech, AI, climate, defense, aerospace, and sustainability. Venture Catalysts++, India…
With strong early commitments of nearly $20 million, the VC firm’s latest Demo Day showcases startups across deeptech, AI, climate, defense, aerospace, and sustainability. Venture Catalysts++, India’s first multi-stage VC firm, is set to spotlight 12 curated startups at its Demo Day 7, bringin
On May 30, YourStory’s flagship developer-only summit brings together tech leaders, AI experts, and engineering voices in Bengaluru to decode what comes next for developers in the age of AI.
According to the Gurugram-based startup, the milestone reflects growing demand for intelligent logistics solutions amid rising labour costs and driver shortages across Europe, the UK and Australia.
The AI and deeptech-focused fund, backed by Nandan Nilekani as anchor investor, will invest in startups operating across consumer, enterprise, and physical AI segments.
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
altM converts agricultural residue into industrial biomaterials. Founded by ex-Tesla leaders, the startup is scaling sustainable chemistry from India.
How to find the lowest gold loan interest rate in India without missing the fine print When people start comparing gold loans, the interest rate is usually the first thing they look at. That makes se…
How to find the lowest gold loan interest rate in India without missing the fine print When people start comparing gold loans, the interest rate is usually the first thing they look at. That makes sense — it is the most visible cost, and all else being equal, a lower rate means less money paid over
The B2B quick-commerce platform will use the funds to scale its dark stores network, strengthen technology and data infrastructure, deepen retailer engagement, and expand last-mile delivery capabilit…
The B2B quick-commerce platform will use the funds to scale its dark stores network, strengthen technology and data infrastructure, deepen retailer engagement, and expand last-mile delivery capabilities.
Cashfree Payments aims to achieve EBITDA profitability in FY27.
Mukesh Mundra will oversee upGrad’s finance and administrative operations, with responsibility for financial planning, business collaboration, corporate governance, and supporting the company’s expan…
Mukesh Mundra will oversee upGrad’s finance and administrative operations, with responsibility for financial planning, business collaboration, corporate governance, and supporting the company’s expansion efforts.
The company reported operating revenue of Rs 1,493 crore for the year ended March 2026, up 24% from the previous year, driven by a 35% increase in revenue from its core co-working and allied services…
The company reported operating revenue of Rs 1,493 crore for the year ended March 2026, up 24% from the previous year, driven by a 35% increase in revenue from its core co-working and allied services business.
From a number-of-deals perspective, April 2026 saw 83 transactions, a 29-month low and well below the 134 in the year-ago period and the 131 in March this year, according to a report by IVCA and EY.
Graamya, a for-profit social enterprise, is proving that sustainable farming can be profitable by helping rural farmers add value to indigenous spices and access better markets; Pine Labs has reporte…
Graamya, a for-profit social enterprise, is proving that sustainable farming can be profitable by helping rural farmers add value to indigenous spices and access better markets; Pine Labs has reported a net profit of Rs 112.51 crore, compared with a net loss of Rs 145.49 crore in FY25.
For the full FY26 fiscal year, Pine Labs reported a net profit of Rs 112.51 crore, compared with a net loss of Rs 145.49 crore in FY25. Annual revenue increased 19% to Rs 2,710.59 crore.
Prime Venture Partners and Leo Capital lead investment as the IIT Delhi-founded startup bets on precision fermentation and bio-manufacturing for global markets.
Discover the psychology behind why we re-read certain books, from emotional comfort to deeper understanding and how stories evolve with us over time.
Frammer AI and Cineverse partner to create AI-generated short-form videos, trailers and social content across a 71,000-title entertainment library.
Here's how Nyra Kitchenware transformed a family kitchenware shop in Kanpur into a global bootstrapped D2C brand with 10 lakh+ orders!
According to VAHAN data, Ola Electric has recorded about 22,600 registrations so far in Q1 FY27, exceeding the 22,221 units registered in Q4 FY26 with around 40 days still remaining in the quarter.
The grab-and-go coffee chain plans to use the capital to expand across Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Bengaluru. It is targeting dense office districts, residential clusters, and transit hubs where quick-ser…
The grab-and-go coffee chain plans to use the capital to expand across Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Bengaluru. It is targeting dense office districts, residential clusters, and transit hubs where quick-service options are limited.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said MSMEs will drive the state’s economic transformation and announced plans to establish industrial parks in all constituencies.
“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph,” wrote Thomas Paine during a time of deep uncertainty. The line resonates today
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, May 25, 2026.
After a decade of expanding hospitals and diagnostics networks, India is turning its attention to the allied and healthcare professionals who determine system productivity, patient outcomes, and the …
After a decade of expanding hospitals and diagnostics networks, India is turning its attention to the allied and healthcare professionals who determine system productivity, patient outcomes, and the sector’s ability to generate large-scale employment.
Yes Madam has remained bootstrapped since inception, plans to use the capital to expand operations, invest in technology, and strengthen its service partner ecosystem.
The astrology startup that built a profitable consultations business is now pushing into ecommerce, gemstones, and offline stores, as it bets on spirituality becoming India's next organised consumer …
The astrology startup that built a profitable consultations business is now pushing into ecommerce, gemstones, and offline stores, as it bets on spirituality becoming India's next organised consumer category.
In this photo essay, we feature highlights from the Master Strokes 2026 group show at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.
India’s startup funding market saw a sharp pickup between May 16 and May 22, with ventures collectively raising nearly $124.4 million across 15 disclosed deals. Yatri offers real-time train tracking …
India’s startup funding market saw a sharp pickup between May 16 and May 22, with ventures collectively raising nearly $124.4 million across 15 disclosed deals. Yatri offers real-time train tracking using source-verified GPS data, with live updates on locations, delays, and platform changes.
This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 233rd quiz. Ready?
Karnataka's flagship startup grant programme, ELEVATE, has hit a decade-long milestone, and the state is marking the occasion by throwing
China’s AI-generated short drama market is booming as studios use generative AI to cut production costs and scale mobile entertainment.
In this episode of the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, Shripati Acharya speaks with Sanjay Swamy, former CEO of mChek and Managing Partner at Prime Venture Partners, about one of India’s earliest att…
In this episode of the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, Shripati Acharya speaks with Sanjay Swamy, former CEO of mChek and Managing Partner at Prime Venture Partners, about one of India’s earliest attempts at building mobile payments.
Founded by Nivedita Rai and Sourodip Ghosh, Karghewale is helping artisans move beyond low-paid wage work by building their own creative enterprises; Info Edge reported a sharp jump in annual profit …
Founded by Nivedita Rai and Sourodip Ghosh, Karghewale is helping artisans move beyond low-paid wage work by building their own creative enterprises; Info Edge reported a sharp jump in annual profit for FY26.
In this photo essay, we feature the popular Ironhill microbrewery on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road, and insights from one of its unusual innovations with SMOOR.
IndiQube closed FY26 with Rs 1,469 crore in revenue and a 145% jump in profit. But Co-founder & CEO Rishi Das says the more durable story is the one playing out on the rooftops, in the older building…
IndiQube closed FY26 with Rs 1,469 crore in revenue and a 145% jump in profit. But Co-founder & CEO Rishi Das says the more durable story is the one playing out on the rooftops, in the older buildings being reclaimed, and in the way sustainability is reshaping what enterprises want from a workspace
How the hackathon winners across APAC used Snowflake and AI to tackle real-world challenges in education, inventory management and more
By combining mentorship, institutional support, funding access, and government partnerships, VGU is helping student founders move from ideas to funded ventures without leaving Rajasthan.
Fintech startup Scapia’s $63 million raise powered a broader recovery in venture activity, though most capital continued flowing to a handful of late-stage companies.
The Noida-based internet conglomerate posted standalone net profit of Rs 55,357 crore for the year ended March 2026, compared with Rs 7,734 crore a year earlier, after booking a massive fair-value ga…
The Noida-based internet conglomerate posted standalone net profit of Rs 55,357 crore for the year ended March 2026, compared with Rs 7,734 crore a year earlier, after booking a massive fair-value gain linked to its holdings in PB Fintech.
Thomas A. Edison said, Many of lifes failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. The idea is timely
Speaking at the company's Q4 and FY26 earnings conference call, Founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said Ola had used the past few quarters to fix execution issues and strengthen the business before sca…
Speaking at the company's Q4 and FY26 earnings conference call, Founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said Ola had used the past few quarters to fix execution issues and strengthen the business before scaling again.
Walmart CEO John Furner hailed Flipkart’s 13-minute deliveries as “really impressive”, spotlighting the rapid growth of Flipkart Minutes and its contribution to Walmart International’s strong ecommer…
Walmart CEO John Furner hailed Flipkart’s 13-minute deliveries as “really impressive”, spotlighting the rapid growth of Flipkart Minutes and its contribution to Walmart International’s strong ecommerce momentum.
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, May 22, 2026.
The astrology startup that built a profitable consultations business is now pushing into ecommerce, gemstones, and offline stores, as it bets on spirituality becoming India's next organised consumer …
The astrology startup that built a profitable consultations business is now pushing into ecommerce, gemstones, and offline stores, as it bets on spirituality becoming India's next organised consumer category.
On small farms in Marathwada, women farmers are redefining what sustainable agriculture looks like through Bayer’s Food Value Chain partnership. With digital tools, climate-smart practices, and stron…
On small farms in Marathwada, women farmers are redefining what sustainable agriculture looks like through Bayer’s Food Value Chain partnership. With digital tools, climate-smart practices, and stronger market access, they are turning farming into both an economic opportunity and a source of agency.
Swiggy fell short of the required shareholder threshold to amend its AoA for Indian-owned and controlled company (IOCC) status, though shareholders overwhelmingly approved the appointment of Renan De…
Swiggy fell short of the required shareholder threshold to amend its AoA for Indian-owned and controlled company (IOCC) status, though shareholders overwhelmingly approved the appointment of Renan De Castro Alves Pinto to the board.
Travel-fintech startup Scapia has raised $63 million in a fresh round of funding led by General Catalyst. Papacream was built around the idea that premium desserts should feel indulgent, but not inti…
Travel-fintech startup Scapia has raised $63 million in a fresh round of funding led by General Catalyst. Papacream was built around the idea that premium desserts should feel indulgent, but not intimidating.
The company's revenue from operations surged 23.15% to Rs 657.08 crore in the Q4, from Rs 533.56 crore a year ago.
THe company's revenue from operations rose 28.4% year on year to Rs 2,648 crore in Q4 FY26, from Rs 2,062 crore a year earlier, marking its strongest quarterly growth in the last 12 quarters.
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, May 21, 2026.
If the listing goes through, Zepto will join rivals Zomato and Swiggy, which are already listed on stock exchanges.
In fast-moving workplaces and classrooms, complex goals often look unmanageable: shipping a new product, retraining for a different career
The Ministry of Education hosted the Bharat Innovates Investor Showcase in Bengaluru, connecting Indian deep-tech start-ups with global investors.
SpaceX is reportedly investing $2.8 billion in gas turbines to power Grok AI infrastructure and expanding xAI data centres.
Scapia will use funding round towards strengthening its brand and investment in AI led initiatives.
NVIDIA reported a strong first quarter as its net income soared 211% year-on-year to $58.3 billion, and revenue rose 85% to $81.6 billion.
In an age of infinite information, deep thinking increasingly feels endangered. The quiet erosion of attention, the decline of deep reading, and the hidden cost of constant distraction may be reshapi…
In an age of infinite information, deep thinking increasingly feels endangered. The quiet erosion of attention, the decline of deep reading, and the hidden cost of constant distraction may be reshaping not just how we consume knowledge, but how we think itself.
Electrification must be done intentionally, building the supply chain underneath it through critical-mineral acquisitions abroad, refining and cell-manufacturing capacity at home, and serious investm…
Electrification must be done intentionally, building the supply chain underneath it through critical-mineral acquisitions abroad, refining and cell-manufacturing capacity at home, and serious investment in alternative chemistries.
According to data from the Crime in India 2024 report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), India recorded 5,737 dowry deaths in 2024.
Operating revenue grew 46% year-on-year to Rs 2,515.7 crore during the quarter, with revenue from Indian operations growing 44%, driven by improved volume expansion and higher new customers addition.
Amagi bounced back into profit for the fourth quarter of FY26 and revenue growth was 28.5%
The Bengaluru-based industrial robotics startup will use the funds for product development, scaling operations, and market expansion.
Piper Serica plans to invest at Series A and B stages with cheque size of Rs 25-50 crore in each startup.
India now has over two lakh startups, with the ecosystem expanding beyond metros into smaller towns, Union minister Raksha Khadse said at the BRICS Youth Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting in Ind…
India now has over two lakh startups, with the ecosystem expanding beyond metros into smaller towns, Union minister Raksha Khadse said at the BRICS Youth Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting in Indore.
The launch of third fund under ACE series by Oister Global reflects the growing confidence of secondaries market in India.
Ola Electric's net loss of Rs 500 crore for the quarter ended March 31, down 42.5% from a loss of Rs 870 crore in the same period a year earlier. The improvement came despite a modest sequential upti…
Ola Electric's net loss of Rs 500 crore for the quarter ended March 31, down 42.5% from a loss of Rs 870 crore in the same period a year earlier. The improvement came despite a modest sequential uptick in losses of about 3% from the prior quarter.
Mythik aims to bring Eastern mythology, history, and folktales to a global audience
At the Flipkart Foundation, volunteering and payroll giving have become part of how the company works, not a sideshow to it. Senior leaders at Flipkart Group role model these values, inspiring thousa…
At the Flipkart Foundation, volunteering and payroll giving have become part of how the company works, not a sideshow to it. Senior leaders at Flipkart Group role model these values, inspiring thousands of employees to join the movement.
Work and life today are defined by long, complex projects: learning new skills, managing teams, shipping products, or caring for a family.
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
India’s space startup Agnikul successfully test-fired 4 semi-cryogenic rocket engines in a single test, marking a major step toward future orbital launches.
The company said the fresh capital will be used to accelerate development of its AI-powered payments products and expand aggressively in the US market, which it expects will contribute more than a th…
The company said the fresh capital will be used to accelerate development of its AI-powered payments products and expand aggressively in the US market, which it expects will contribute more than a third of overall revenue by 2028.
India’s direct selling industry is facing rising competition from ecommerce, D2C and quick-commerce platforms as consumer expectations shift toward faster, digital-first shopping experiences, accordi…
India’s direct selling industry is facing rising competition from ecommerce, D2C and quick-commerce platforms as consumer expectations shift toward faster, digital-first shopping experiences, according to IDSA’s latest report.
Chtrbox is building the infrastructure brands need to win online. While Artiure is building a marketplace for digital and generative art.
Gurugram-based Artiure is building a marketplace for digital and generative art, turning it into physical products while enabling artists with financial inclusion and access to global markets.
After leaving a Wall Street trading career, Tanvi Chowdhri returned to India to launch Papacream, a premium dessert brand blending nostalgia, affordability, and innovation. Today, the startup is scal…
After leaving a Wall Street trading career, Tanvi Chowdhri returned to India to launch Papacream, a premium dessert brand blending nostalgia, affordability, and innovation. Today, the startup is scaling rapidly through dark stores and quick commerce.
At Vivekananda Global University, students are taught to build startups, file patents, and solve local problems long before graduation — creating a founder-first culture rooted in Rajasthan.
This fund will invest in solar, wind, hybrid renewable energy and energy storage projects across India.
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Piyush Goyal also suggested increasing exports and buy goods manufactured in India, rather than importing them.
Sumit Jain, who also heads Graphy, the creator-focused SaaS platform owned by Unacademy, was named a co-founder of the edtech firm in 2023 before being elevated to lead its test preparation business …
Sumit Jain, who also heads Graphy, the creator-focused SaaS platform owned by Unacademy, was named a co-founder of the edtech firm in 2023 before being elevated to lead its test preparation business in September last year.
In a fast-moving world shaped by constant change, the ability to recover quickly has become a core life skill. The proverb “Fall seven times...
Numerize has scaled from a spreadsheet fix to an AI intelligence layer trusted by 300+ restaurant groups across India. Co-founder and CEO Bharat Puppala says the industry's next OS won't just store d…
Numerize has scaled from a spreadsheet fix to an AI intelligence layer trusted by 300+ restaurant groups across India. Co-founder and CEO Bharat Puppala says the industry's next OS won't just store data; it will think, flag, and act.
From a startup solving influencer chaos to India’s only listed influencer marketing firm at scale, Chtrbox is building the infrastructure brands now need to win online.
Hindumbi Kaurom Kakkada, an 80-year-old nurse from Lakshadweep, has spent over five decades caring for patients, helping deliver babies, handling emergencies, and inspiring a new generation of nurses…
Hindumbi Kaurom Kakkada, an 80-year-old nurse from Lakshadweep, has spent over five decades caring for patients, helping deliver babies, handling emergencies, and inspiring a new generation of nurses. She is one of the top 10 finalists for the Aster Global Guardians Nursing Award.
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, May 18, 2026.
What if startups didn’t have to chase distribution, but could build where demand already exists? A new project in Dwarka, The Omaxe State, is turning infrastructure into a platform for startup growth.
India’s D2C sector saw order volumes increasing by 33% and GMV growing by 32% year-on-year, based on an analysis of over 400 million order items processed through Unicommerce’s Uniware platform betwe…
India’s D2C sector saw order volumes increasing by 33% and GMV growing by 32% year-on-year, based on an analysis of over 400 million order items processed through Unicommerce’s Uniware platform between April 2024 and February 2026.
Built through the Kushal Business Challenge, a Haryana government-led school entrepreneurship programme, Her Ease was conceptualised by Pallavi Kaswan, Pritam Suthar, Anand Bansal, and Neha Loura, st…
Built through the Kushal Business Challenge, a Haryana government-led school entrepreneurship programme, Her Ease was conceptualised by Pallavi Kaswan, Pritam Suthar, Anand Bansal, and Neha Loura, students of Aarohi Model Senior Secondary School in Hisar.
On the occasion of World Telecommunications and Information Society Day, we share highlights from sites visits to community centres in rural India and entrepreneurial insights.
This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 232nd quiz. Ready?
On the occasion of International Museum Day, we present exhibition highlights and curator insights from the Museum of Art and Photography.
In this photo essay, we feature highlights from the Colour Play edition of Sunday Soul Sante in Bengaluru.
Freshworks experts Vish Mehta and Reddy Ramprakash break down what it takes to modernize IT service management without adding more chaos.
Venture capital funding into Indian startups continue to show a modest inflow and a single large transaction providing the lift.
Karnataka is accelerating plans for a new drone testing facility near Bengaluru as the state pushes to position itself at the center of India’s rapidly expanding drone economy.
India has released the first funds under its Rs 1 lakh crore RDI Scheme, backing five deep tech startups working across space, robotics, batteries, drones and advanced healthcare.
With France emerging as a key innovation partner and the India–EU FTA strengthening strategic alignment, Bharat Innovates 2026 s