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UIDAI Launches SDK, Sandbox To Ease Aadhaar Face Authentication
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) today launched Face Auth SDK & Sandbox, a set of software tools and
PhonePe, Visa Partner For Cardless Payments In India, 14 Overseas Markets
Walmart-backed fintech major PhonePe has partnered with global card network Visa to launch three cardless payment solutions for consumers and
PwC India Announces Strategic Alliance With Claroty for OT and Connected Environment Cybersecurity
Hangover by Saachi Unveils Its New Collection, Reimagining Occasion Wear for a New Generation
Business Wire India Hangover by Saachi, the contemporary occasion-wear label founded by young entrepreneur Saachi Pasari, announces the launch of its latest collection an edit that captures the brand at its most confident yet. Bringing together sculptural silhouettes, intricate Indian hand-embroidery and a rich, understated colour palette, the new collection is designed to make [] The post Hangover by Saachi Unveils Its New Collection, Reimagining Occasion Wear for a New Generation appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
FIU Issues Notices To 15 Crypto Platforms, Initiates Takedown
The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has issued notices to 15 offshore virtual digital asset (VDA) service providers for non-compliance with
Google DeepMind alumni are building tools to accelerate fusion power for the grid
Fusionality is developing control systems and simulation environments to help fusion power startups move faster.
Advanced Robotic Surgery Offers New Lease on Life to Patient Battling Crohn
Imagine spending 15 years managing a disease that never really lets you rest pain, infections, and uncertainty becoming the background noise of everyday life. That was the reality for Rajesh (name changed), a man in his late 30s, living with Crohn's disease since his early twenties. Then came the final blow: his bowel had [] The post Advanced Robotic Surgery Offers New Lease on Life to Patient Battling Crohn's Disease for 15 Years appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Hackers are stealing Claude tokens from subscribers
Last month, a Claude user noticed his account was consuming tokens even though he wasn't working. Anthropic has since warned users about hackers.
Cognition's valuation multiple is higher than Cursor's was before selling to SpaceX.
The Exploration Company nabs $450 million to challenge SpaceX
The Exploration Company (TEC) has raised $450 million to build reusable spacecraft, in what it describes as the largest-ever Series C by a European space company.
Meta debuts its Muse AI agent. Will consumers trust it?
Meta's new personal AI agent Muse wants access to users' email, calendars, payments, health services, and more making the company's biggest consumer AI bet yet a major test of whether people still trust Meta with their data.
OpenAI fought dirty on career-making math problem, says NYU mathematician
There is a $1 million bounty for the first person providing a solution to the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem.
Google Cloud races to catch up in the AI deployment wars with Accenture deal
Google Cloud expands its enterprise AI push with Accenture, betting on forward-deployed engineers to drive adoption and overcome deployment bottlenecks.
PM Modi Urges Fintechs To Step Up Cybersecurity, Consumer Protection
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has urged Indian fintech startups to further strengthen cybersecurity and consumer protection as the sector
A hacker stole $340M in a crypto heist, then returned most of it
The latest heist is one of the largest thefts of cryptocurrency to date.
Nuclear startup Bluecore Energy raises $50M seed round, just two months after launch
Bluecore Energy announced Tuesday an oversubscribed $50 million seed round just months after raising a $10 million pre-seed and coming out of stealth.
Poseidon Aerospace lands $60M ahead of first pilotless test flight
The startup is trying to rethink the economics of cargo aircraft by removing pilots from the equation entirely.
Whatfix Cofounder Vara Kumar Namburu Takes Over As CEO
SaaS soonicorn Whatfix has appointed its cofounder Vara Kumar Namburu as chief executive, shortly after the unfortunate passing of cofounder
Business Wire India Recognised as MVT Facilitator of the Year and Most Transformative Medical Value Travel Company of the Year at Bharat Healths Sanjeevani 2026 With operations across 18+ countries and patients assisted from 50+ nationalities, Shinon is strengthening Indias role in global healthcare delivery Shinon Healthcare, Indias trusted medical-assistance and healthcare consultancy, has been [] The post Shinon Healthcare Receives Honors at Sanjeevani 2026 for Medical Value Travel Leadership, Advancing the Heal in India Vision appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Circolife Raises $4.5 Mn To Scale Subscription-Based Air Conditioning
Climatetech startup Circolife has netted $4.5 Mn (around 40.45 Cr) in a pre-Series A round led by Polycab Indias joint
International School of French Baking
Business Wire India Founded by Yash and Anishkaa Malpani, ISFBPis created to bring the breadth, technical depth and professional discipline of international French baking education to aspiring bakers in India. For Yash and Anishkaa Malpani, the idea for the International School of French Baking & Ptisserie did not begin in a classroom. It began [] The post International School of French Baking & Ptisserie Opens in Pune, Bringing International-Standard Baking Education to India appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
From MSMEs to traditional industries, Rajasthans enterprises seek stronger ecosystem to scale
Stakeholders say the state must strengthen the institutional ecosystem that supports industry.
Stock Alert: Swiggy, Shiprocket, Neuland Lab, PNB Housing Finance
Shares of Inox Wind, Kaynes Technology, LIC Housing Finance and SAIL barred from fresh F&O positions on 7 September 2026.
Shiprocket reported a narrower consolidated net loss of Rs 13.7 crore in Q1FY27, compared with Rs 18 crore a year earlier, while revenue from operations rose 33.8% year-on-year to Rs 592.1 crore. Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at Rs 8.9 crore, supported by strong growth in the emerging business, while core business revenue grew 22%.
Eric Wu, who built and ran Opendoor before stepping away in 2022, has had his new company, NavigateAI, out of stealth since May building AI copilots that give construction workers real-time, hands-free guidance through smartphones and Meta's AI glasses, backed by $25 million from Elad Gil, Khosla Ventures, and Lennar to tackle a labor shortage severe enough that data center projects alone now need 4,000 to 5,000 workers apiece.
Opaque recurrence, and other AI terms that you should probably know
The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.
A secret new Elizabeth Holmes documentary stuns Telluride
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary, You Can See Everything, stunned Telluride audiences Sunday night with its generous access to the Theranos founder.
Dronetech startup AVPL International parent AITMC Ventures reported a net profit of 14.2 Cr in the fiscal year FY26, a
Indias GDP can hit double-digit growth if MSMEs grow by 10%: Rajiv Talreja, Founder, Quantum Leap
The collaboration seeks to redefine how Indian MSME leaders leverage business PCs, empowering them to overcome technological bottlenecks to focus entirely on sustainable enterprise growth.
Voice AI startup Navana.ai has raised 40 Cr ($4.2 Mn) in a Series A funding round led by existing investor
Scent & Style: Why fashion and fragrance are finding common ground
For apparel brands, fragrances are fast emerging as a natural extension of the brand persona and a promise of a sensory experience for the consumer.
Ola Electric Wants More Money Barely three months after its 780 Cr QIP, Ola Electric is back again in the
Authors push back as publishers and agents make claims on Anthropic settlement
Authors say publishers seem to be claiming more than their fair share of settlement payments.
TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla Cybercab hits the road
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
Charting the global economy: US Job Growth exceeds projections
US labour market gains momentum, and Asian economies are holding up despite the conflict in the oil-rich Middle East.
Seattle Times and Newsday are the latest publications to sue OpenAI and Microsoft
Two more news organizations are suing OpenAI and Microsoft over the supposed use of their journalism to train AI.
Clucky's new alarm app has an option where users are woken up to the sound of a rooster. They then complete a mission to turn it off.
D2C Luggage Brand Mokobara Bags
Travel and lifestyle brand Mokobara has raised 170 Cr (about $18 Mn) in a Series C funding round led by
Oura is going public, but these smart ring companies are coming for its crown
While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, a growing number of rivals are now racing to dethrone it by trying all sorts of approaches to get an edge over it.
Ola Electric Board Approves Fresh
Listed EV maker Ola Electrics board has approved a fresh fundraise of up to 1,500 Cr, three months after the
ESDS Listing Pushes New-Age Tech Stocks
The first week of September was marked by stake sales by institutional investors, fresh ESOP allotments, and continued momentum in
Indias startup funding market opened September on a softer note, extending its decline for a second straight week. Between August
OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-6 Astra, Its
OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Astra, its latest frontier model, in a bid to push into AI systems that can use
Healthtech startup Medulance has raised 24 Cr ($2.5 Mn) in its Series A funding round from Auxano Capital, existing backers
RentoMojo Files RHP, Uber India Axes 200 Jobs
RentoMojo Gears Up For IPO RentoMojo is just weeks away from its D-Street debut. The furniture and appliance rental startup
After turning profitable in the fiscal year FY25, furniture rental startup Furlenco saw its net profit for the fiscal year
PayPal India Layoffs: Payments Giant Restructures Workforce Amid Global Job Cuts
PayPals latest India restructuring is raising fresh questions about job security, AI-driven efficiency and the future of tech employment.
Commerce Minister to inaugurate Pharma MachTech & LabNext Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam
Set to kick off on September 7, 2026, in Delhi, the Pharma MachTech & LabNext Expo 2026 aims to position India as a center of excellence for pharma machinery and lab equipment. During this significant event, industry pioneers and entrepreneurs will seek growth opportunities while attending various conferences discussing essential topics such as reshoring and the role of MSMEs.
Everstone Capital-Backed Wingify Ropes In Ex-Dayforce Mehernaz Dalal As CFO
SaaS major Wingify has appointed former Dayforce APAC CFO Mehernaz Dalal its new CFO, effective immediately. Dalal most recently has
Beyond the fuel bill: Why MSMEs and businesses need to rethink energy resilience
As geopolitical uncertainty and energy price volatility reshape business priorities, Aditi Bhosale Walunj explains why companies, particularly MSMEs, need greater visibility over fuel consumption, costs and supply.
Simple Energy Catches The Mass-Market Wave
After years of chasing premium and performance-focused buyers, EV startups are now setting their sights on the mass market. While
B2B healthcare platform expands from medical procurement to hospital technology with the launch of HospitalCloud.ai
NCLT Orders Status Quo On BYJU
The NCLT has directed the resolution professional (RP) of BYJUS parent Think and Learn Pvt Ltd (TLPL) and successful bidder
PayPal layoffs: 600 jobs cut in India without prior notice, report says
PayPal layoffs jobs cut in India without prior notice report says
Alpha Wave Sells Pine Labs Stake Worth
On a selling spree, Alpha Wave has now offloaded more than 3.5 Cr shares of fintech Pine Labs via a
iPhone 17 Pro available under Rs 87,000 on Flipkart, details inside
iPhone Pro available under Rs on Flipkart details inside
Quick Commerce Supply Chain Startup DocPharma Nets $2 Mn For Expansion
Healthcare supply chain startup DocPharma has raised $2 Mn (19 Cr) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Equentis,
Applications open September 1, 2026 for startups to join Cycle 2. The post Panasonic Life Solutions India Announces Second Cycle of Co.lab Studio by IGNITION to Accelerate Co-Creation with Startups appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
30 Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In August 2026
August turned out to be yet another eventful month for the Indian startup ecosystem. The month marked multiple mega rounds,
Fintech soonicorn Niyo has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the forex and cross-border payments business of listed financial services
Culture Circle CEO highlights empathy and accountability in young teams. The post Devansh Jain Launches Management Maxxing: Gen Z as a Workforce, Bringing a Founders First-Hand Perspective to the Future of Work appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Alteon Raises $2.5 Mn To Develop Long-Endurance Autonomous Aircraft
Bengaluru-based startup Alteon has raised $2.5 Mn (about 24 Cr) in a pre-seed round led by Lachy Groom, with participation
Low inventories, El Nino to keep sugar market tight through FY27: DAM Capital
The Indian sugar sector is likely to remain in a tight-supply situation through FY27 and possibly beyond, with low inventories, weather risks and firm global prices expected to keep domestic sugar prices elevated, according to a research report by DAM Capital Advisors.
Zenergize Bags $4 Mn To Scale Production Of Its EV Chargers
Clean tech startup Zenergize, which manufactures chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), has raised $4 Mn (nearly 38 Cr) in its
LEAP India Q1 Profit Jumps 30% YoY To
Recently listed logistics company LEAP Indias net profit for the June quarter (Q1 FY27) increased by 30% to 24.7 Cr
Zomato Lays Off 240 Employees, Shuts Hyderabad Customer Support Operations
Eternals food delivery business Zomato has fired around 240 employees as it shuts down its customer support operations in Hyderabad,
Zomato Bans Sale Of Analogue Dishes On Its Platform
Amid growing concerns over analogue paneer, Zomato has announced a zero-tolerance policy against the sale of dishes containing analogue dairy
Pernia's Pop-Up Shop made designer fashion easier to find. Now, it's going public
Pernias PopUp Shop made designer fashion easier to find Now its going public
Online Grocery Startup Satvacart Shuts Down After 12-Year Run
Gurugram-based online grocery startup Satvacart has shut down after 12 years of operations and disbanded its team after failing to
Ather Launches Konarc Escooter At
EV maker Ather Energy launched its new Konarc electric scooter at its annual Community Day today. Starting at 99,999, the
[Update] Sandhya Devanathan Leaves Meta For New Role At OpenAI
Update | August 29, 01:54 AM IST Hours after Sandhya Devanathan said that she had stepped down as the India
IPO-Bound Purple Style Labs Nets
Ahead of the commencement of the bidding for its public issue on August 31, Pernias Pop Up Shop parent Purple
Hero MotoCorp Buys Additional 3% Stake In Ather For
Over a month after Hero MotoCorps board approved an investment in Ather Energy, the auto giant has now bought 1.18
ESDS Software Solutions IPO opens today: What you need to know
The issue comes amid growing demand for cloud and data-centre infrastructure, with analysts highlighting ESDS growth, profitability and market positioning.
Can ESDS Software Solutions IPO deliver long-term growth for high-risk investors?
In a bold move, ESDS Software Solutions is set to launch a
ESDS Software Solution IPO: Can strong growth justify the valuation?
A profitable core business provides the base case, while new AI projects offer significant optionality
Alpha Wave Ventures Exits Aye Finance Via
Global investment firm Alpha Wave has offloaded nearly 1.92 Cr shares or 7.78% stake in MSME-focused NBFC Aye Finance via
Ashish Kacholia-Backed Sanlayan Turns Profitable In FY26, Revenue Surges 5.7X To
Defence tech startup Sanlayan Technologies turned profitable in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), as acquisitions helped it scale its portfolio
Building Pharma Labs In Space, Zerodha
The Race To Make Drugs In Space For decades, microgravity research was largely about discovering how matter behaved beyond Earth.
Micromax Floats Family Office, Earmarks
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Micromax Informatics has announced the launch of a family office, with a corpus of 250 Cr
Ribbit Capital Sells Groww Shares Worth
Growws early backer Ribbit Capital has offloaded a cumulative 11.31 Cr shares via two bulk deals today, as per NSE
Engineering exports record 18% growth in July; US remains top market
_Engineering exports remain above US$10 billion in the first four months of FY27_.
Lifeboat Found, 22 Crew Still Missing After Cargo Ship Sinks in Bay of Bengal
Four days after the Panamaflagged cargo vessel MV Ocean Winner sank in the Bay of Bengal, search teams have located a lifeboat bearing the ships name, but there is still no trace of the vessel or its 22 missing crew members. The lifeboat was found during a joint operation by the Indian Coast Guards Maritime [] The post Lifeboat Found, 22 Crew Still Missing After Cargo Ship Sinks in Bay of Bengal appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
boAt FY26 net profit rises 38% to 84.5 crore, wearables turn profitable
Consumer electronics brand boAt on Wednesday reported a 38 per cent growth in its profit after tax at Rs 84.5 crore in the financial year 2025-26. The company, owned by Imagine Marketing Limited, had posted a PAT (profit after tax) of Rs 61.1 crore in the preceding fiscal year. The company's revenue from operations stood at Rs 2,931 crore in FY26, boAT said in a statement. The company's wearables business turned profitable during the year. The segment recorded a profit of about Rs 7 crore in FY26, compared to a loss of Rs 54 crore in FY25. FY26 was about strengthening the foundations of boAt while navigating a challenging external environment... We closed the year with approximately Rs 397 crore of cash reserves and zero bank debt... improvement is visible across the business...newer categories are beginning to emerge as meaningful growth and profit pools. Our focus now shifts from turnaround to growth. With a stronger balance sheet, tighter operating discipline and a healthy co
Seven Fishermen Rescued After Boat Hits Sand Dunes Near Antarvedi
Local fishermen, along with Civil Marine Police personnel, launched a rescue operation and safely brought all seven fishermen to shore.
The Ecommerce Squeeze, Supertails Chases Profits
Amazon, Flipkart Tighten Seller Rules With the festive season just around the corner, Indias ecommerce giants appear to be shifting
Atomberg DRHP: A Look At Shareholding Pattern
Consumer appliances brand Atomberg filed its draft IPO papers with market regulator SEBI, for a proposed public issue comprising a
Nexedge Capital Nets $20 Mn To Scale HNI Wealth Management Platform
Wealth management startup Nexedge Capital has raised $20 Mn (191.4 Cr) in its maiden funding round co-led by Mirae Asset
Adding to its Lenskart windfall, global investment firm SoftBank has now offloaded 4.50 Cr shares in the eyewear retailer to
Y Combinator Offloads Meesho Shares Worth
US-based startup accelerator Y Combinator offloaded 4.85 Cr shares of listed ecommerce platform Meesho, around a 1% stake, via multiple
