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The 9 buzziest startups from Y Combinator

From floating reactors to brain chips: VCs picked their favorite YC startups from the summer batch.

TechCrunch 14 Sep 2026 1:58 am

Obama urges Democrats to have a

Obama recently said that Democrats need to make artificial intelligence one of their central agendas and have a very clear plan to address concerns around the technologys economic impact and safety.

TechCrunch 13 Sep 2026 10:00 pm

TechCrunch Mobility: Lyft has entered the robotaxi chat

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation, and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.

TechCrunch 13 Sep 2026 9:34 pm

Fusion power startups find new partners in the defense world

Fusion startups are inking defense-related deals, reigniting the relationship between fusion and national security that might have gone dormant, but never completely disappeared.

TechCrunch 13 Sep 2026 6:45 pm

PM Modi Bats For A Cross-Border Corridor For BRICS Startups

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has urged the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) nations to set up

inc42 13 Sep 2026 3:08 am

Anthropic CEO outlines plan to

What would it actually look like to pace the frontier?

TechCrunch 12 Sep 2026 9:22 pm

ESDS Soars 92% To Lead New-Age Tech Stocks This Week, MDR Hopes Lift Fintechs

New-age tech stocks delivered a mixed performance this week as weakness in the broader equity market kept investor sentiment cautious.

inc42 12 Sep 2026 8:02 pm

Zomato Starts Charging Cash-On-Delivery Customers Up To

Eternals food delivery arm Zomato has begun charging an additional Pay on delivery fee on some cash-on-delivery (COD) orders, with

inc42 12 Sep 2026 3:01 pm

Reframe 2026 by Breakthrough puts gender norms at the centre of Indias workforce conversation

Breakthroughs three-day summit in New Delhi brought together 70+ speakers and 400+ attendees to explore what it will take for women to enter, stay and thrive in the workforce

The Economic Times 12 Sep 2026 11:34 am

For SMEs, the GEO question is simple: Will it bring you business?

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is redefining the landscape, prioritizing influence over presence. Learn how to assess authentic customer engagement and AI-driven demand, and understand the unique benefits that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) hold in this rapidly shifting market.

The Economic Times 12 Sep 2026 11:23 am

Dark patterns under scrutiny: Why digital trust must be designed into consumer journeys

Indias regulatory direction is becoming clearer: consumer choice should be genuine, consent should be affirmative, and important information should be easy to understand before a decision is made.

The Economic Times 12 Sep 2026 10:43 am

Asian ports snarled as El Nio fuels busy typhoon season

The shipping industry in Asia is grappling with unprecedented challenges as the typhoon season proves to be remarkably intense. Shanghai is currently facing extensive congestion, resulting in significant delays for vessels. Consequently, average waiting times at various Chinese ports have surged, disturbing the scheduled arrivals of container ships.

The Economic Times 12 Sep 2026 10:36 am

From Pixxel To Swish

Startup funding activity rebounded back sharply in the second week of September. Between September 7 and September 11, Indian startups

inc42 12 Sep 2026 8:59 am

Khosla Ventures is opening a New York office this fall

It's actually allegedly being built out now, said Rabois, who has clearly dealt with a missed construction timeline or two.

TechCrunch 12 Sep 2026 2:49 am

Final, final, final call for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events

The absolute last chance to apply to host an official Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is tonight, September 11, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

TechCrunch 12 Sep 2026 2:00 am

Kimi-maker Moonshot AI targets $2B in annual revenue

While K3's usage figures have declined slightly in recent months, OpenRouter data currently shows as many as 300 billion tokens being generated each day by K3 models on the system.

TechCrunch 12 Sep 2026 1:05 am

Roblox is making it easier to build games with AI

At its annual Roblox Developer Conference (RDC), the company announced several new features, including new game-creation tools, expanded NPC capabilities, and the ability to make games available across platforms, including the web.

TechCrunch 12 Sep 2026 12:30 am

Central Eurasia names its 2026 Road to Battlefield winners: Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ

Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ took the top three spots at the regional final of Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 and will represent Central Eurasia in the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this October.

TechCrunch 12 Sep 2026 12:28 am

Nscale adds former OpenAI exec Fidji Simo to its board ahead of potential IPO

The No. 2 exec at OpenAI also led Instacart through its IPO in 2023.

TechCrunch 11 Sep 2026 10:16 pm

UPI's AI protocol temporarily on hold as NPCI builds safeguards

The focus is on user protection, mapping actual risks from potential liabilities when agents go rogue, and governance standards around evolving technologies like these

Business Standard 11 Sep 2026 9:36 pm

Matt Mullenweg tells Automattic staff in Slack he

In a Slack message seen by TechCrunch, Matt Mullenweg told Automattic employees hes back in control of the company, days after its board put him on leave. Automattic has not yet confirmed the apparent reversal.

TechCrunch 11 Sep 2026 8:49 pm

EaseMyTrip Cofounder Nishant Pitti Pledges Shares Worth

EaseMyTrip cofounder and chairman Nishant Pitti has pledged 34.51 Cr shares of the online travel aggregator, worth 211.9 Cr, to

inc42 11 Sep 2026 3:11 pm

Exclusive: Ultraviolette To Raise

Electric two-wheeler (E2W) maker Ultraviolette Automotive is set to raise an additional 373.04 Cr as part of its ongoing Series

inc42 11 Sep 2026 2:16 pm

RentoMojo IPO Subscription Hits 17.18X On Final Day, NIIs Lead Demand

Online furniture and appliance rental platform RentoMojos IPO was subscribed 17.18X by 13:27 IST on the final day of bidding

inc42 11 Sep 2026 1:54 pm

Cotton yarn price surge weighs on Indian textile industry as FTA gains remain elusive

Cotton yarn prices have increased 60% to around Rs 400 per kg from Rs 250 per kg in early 2026

The Economic Times 11 Sep 2026 9:55 am

Vingroup Rises Nearly 500 Places to Rank Among the World

Vingroup has been ranked 340th in TIMEs Worlds Best Companies 2026, placing the Group among the worlds Top 400 companies. Compared with 2025, Vingroup has risen nearly 500 places and remains the only Vietnamese company to be recognized on the prestigious ranking. The Worlds Best Companies 2026 ranking is jointly conducted by TIME, a [] The post Vingroup Rises Nearly 500 Places to Rank Among the Worlds Top 350 Companies appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 11 Sep 2026 8:00 am

GFF 2026 Day 2 Unpacked, RentoMojo

AI Takes The Stage At Global Fintech Fest It was an action-packed second day at the Global Fintech Fest 2026

inc42 11 Sep 2026 8:00 am

Thrive Capital led VCs into pro sports ownership; Collaborative Fund just upped that play

Collaborative Fund just bought into D.C. United and its stadium, with firm founder Craig Shapiro pitching it as a way to showcase for the firm's startups.

TechCrunch 11 Sep 2026 4:00 am

Jensen Huang explains why Nvidia will grow an astounding 70% next year

Nvidia has its finger in every pie, and sees another year of plenty in its future, Jensen Huang says. But, he insists, its deals are not circular.

TechCrunch 11 Sep 2026 3:21 am

Mark Wahlberg is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, and he wants to talk about your work, not his

Mark Wahlberg joins Bruce K. Lee at Disrupt to discuss investing, entrepreneurship, healthcare, wellness and building businesses.

TechCrunch 11 Sep 2026 3:05 am

OpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand

The company said Pro subscriptions put the most strain on its systems, so it's pausing sign-ups while adding more capacity.

TechCrunch 11 Sep 2026 2:29 am

Anthropic details distillation campaigns from Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek

A new report released Thursday by Anthropic alleges persistent distillation attacks by China-based AI companies, which have escalated in recent months as competition in the space has intensified.

TechCrunch 11 Sep 2026 2:27 am

Proxima Fusion bets

Proxima Fusion said Wednesday it plans to build a 140 million ($162.6 million) factory to produce fusion-grade high-temperature superconducting (HTS) tape, which will provide the startup with key component to its reactor design.

TechCrunch 11 Sep 2026 12:08 am

Amazon makes it easier to buy what you see on Prime Video

Amazon is expanding shopping integrations across Prime Video, letting viewers discover products tied to thousands of shows, movies, and live sports through X-Ray, its shopping app, and a new Lens-powered Shop the Scene feature.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 11:40 pm

Anthropic reveals rogue AI agents hate CAPTCHAs, just like you

Come inside the mind of a bot trying to convince the internet it's human.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 11:24 pm

GFF 2026: Fintech-AI Partnerships Take The Centre Stage On Day 2

After a plethora of new product launches and innovation showcases on day one, the second day of the Global Fintech

inc42 10 Sep 2026 9:09 pm

VinFast Plans Two India-Specific EVs In Strategic Reset: Report

Weeks after suspending production of select cars in India, Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is now reportedly eyeing the development of

inc42 10 Sep 2026 8:49 pm

Maven Robotics wants to steal your robot deployment deal

Maven Robotics emerged from stealth today with a $100 million Series A and active deployments.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 7:47 pm

ID verification giant IDScan confirms data breach with more than 150 million driver

The ID checking company said the data breach included people's full names and driver's licenses and other government-issued identity documents.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 6:51 pm

Snapchat takes aim at Partiful with new event-planning features

Snapchat says the new features can be used to organize everything from birthday celebrations and sporting events to study sessions and weekend hangouts.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 6:30 pm

Defense tech Mach Industries doubles valuation to $3.7B in 3 months

The buzzy startup raised $600 million in its Series C round.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 6:30 pm

European founders and VCs urge lawmakers

Amid negotiations for a new EU-wide corporate status, an open letter signed by unicorn founders and investors warns that 'EU Inc' shouldnt be watered down.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 5:55 pm

Another Day, Another Upper Circuit: ESDS Now Up 269% From IPO Price

The seemingly unstoppable rally in ESDS Software Solution continued today, with the stock hitting the upper circuit for the fifth

inc42 10 Sep 2026 3:09 pm

D2C Fashion Startup Theater Bags

D2C fashion and accessories startup Theater has raised 75 Cr (around $7.8 Mn) in a Series A funding round led

inc42 10 Sep 2026 2:41 pm

Vedanta Aluminium, V-Spark to scale deep tech initiatives, unlock Rs 2,100 cr value

Collaborating with tech giants like OpenAI, Microsoft, and SAP, alongside numerous startups, the company is deploying cutting-edge solutions across its operations to boost productivity, optimize costs, and enhance sustainability.

The Economic Times 10 Sep 2026 12:02 pm

Suez Canal revival gathers pace as Hormuz crisis reroutes ships

The Suez Canal experienced a striking 42% increase in revenue during July, attributed to the rerouting of maritime traffic caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing Houthi threats. More than 1,300 vessels passed through, significantly up from the previous year.

The Economic Times 10 Sep 2026 11:44 am

GFF 2026 Highlights, The Estate Planning Question

Global Fintech Fest 2026 Kicks Off Indian startups basked in the spotlight as the Global Fintech Festival 2026 kicked off

inc42 10 Sep 2026 8:00 am

Apple Unveils First Foldable iPhone Duo, Priced

Smartphone maker Apple yesterday unveiled its first foldable smartphone, called iPhone Duo, at its flagship Surprise and Shine event in

inc42 10 Sep 2026 2:04 am

Auditors Flag Second Suspected Employee Fraud At Ola Electric Arm

Ola Electrics FY26 annual report disclosed another suspected employee fraud at its wholly owned subsidiary Ola Electric Technologies Pvt Ltd

inc42 9 Sep 2026 9:14 pm

LOHUM Begins Lithium Mining Operations In Zimbabwe

Noida-based sustainable critical mineral producer LOHUM claims to have become first Indian company to start lithium operations globally, announcing the

inc42 9 Sep 2026 8:36 pm

GFF 2026: NPCI Launches Instant Card-Issuing ATMs, Deepens AI Push

At the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai, UPI operator NPCI announced a series of digital infrastructure initiatives to

inc42 9 Sep 2026 7:48 pm

AI-led personalisation to open opportunities for new startups: Razorpay CEO

Razorpay CEO Harshil Mathur said AI could lower personalisation costs and help startups target niches such as Gen Z payments, HNI wealth management and multilingual platforms.

Business Standard 9 Sep 2026 7:30 pm

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

inc42 9 Sep 2026 3:29 pm

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

inc42 9 Sep 2026 2:28 pm

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 .

Startup Success Stories 9 Sep 2026 2:12 pm

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

inc42 9 Sep 2026 1:57 pm

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 .

Startup Success Stories 9 Sep 2026 9:30 am

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

inc42 8 Sep 2026 9:29 pm

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

inc42 8 Sep 2026 3:13 pm

Shinon Healthcare Receives Honors at Sanjeevani 2026 for Medical Value Travel Leadership, Advancing the

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 .

Startup Success Stories 8 Sep 2026 3:02 pm

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

inc42 8 Sep 2026 2:46 pm

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 .

Startup Success Stories 8 Sep 2026 2:44 pm

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.

Business Standard 8 Sep 2026 9:04 am

Dronetech Startup AITMC

Dronetech startup AVPL International parent AITMC Ventures reported a net profit of 14.2 Cr in the fiscal year FY26, a

inc42 7 Sep 2026 8:36 pm

Navana.ai Raises

Voice AI startup Navana.ai has raised 40 Cr ($4.2 Mn) in a Series A funding round led by existing investor

inc42 7 Sep 2026 1:53 pm

Ola Electric Eyes

Ola Electric Wants More Money Barely three months after its 780 Cr QIP, Ola Electric is back again in the

inc42 7 Sep 2026 8:00 am

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

inc42 5 Sep 2026 9:05 pm

FY26 Financial Tracker: Tracking The Financial Performance Of Indian Startups

The Indian startup ecosystem continued to mature in FY26, with 22 new-age tech companies making their public market debut as

inc42 5 Sep 2026 9:00 pm

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

inc42 5 Sep 2026 8:22 pm

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

inc42 5 Sep 2026 3:03 pm

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

inc42 4 Sep 2026 3:21 pm

Medulance Raises

Healthtech startup Medulance has raised 24 Cr ($2.5 Mn) in its Series A funding round from Auxano Capital, existing backers

inc42 4 Sep 2026 1:46 pm

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

inc42 4 Sep 2026 8:00 am

Furlenco

After turning profitable in the fiscal year FY25, furniture rental startup Furlenco saw its net profit for the fiscal year

inc42 3 Sep 2026 9:10 pm

PayPal cuts roughly 220 jobs in India as part of turnaround plan

PayPal is targeting $400 million in cost savings by year-end and at least $1.5 billion over the next two to three years

The Hindu Businessline 3 Sep 2026 8:33 pm

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.

The LogicaI Indian 3 Sep 2026 3:31 pm

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.

The Economic Times 3 Sep 2026 3:27 pm

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

inc42 3 Sep 2026 3:13 pm

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

inc42 3 Sep 2026 2:11 pm

PayPal layoffs: 600 jobs cut in India without prior notice, report says

PayPal layoffs jobs cut in India without prior notice report says

India Today 3 Sep 2026 9:38 am

Flipkart enters micro-drama market, partners TTT, Pratilipi

Flipkart has partnered with Terribly Tiny Tales (TTT) and Nexus Venture Partners-backed Pratilipi, among others, to produce micro-dramas exclusively for the platform

The Hindu Businessline 2 Sep 2026 8:16 pm

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

inc42 2 Sep 2026 8:07 pm

iPhone 17 Pro available under Rs 87,000 on Flipkart, details inside

iPhone Pro available under Rs on Flipkart details inside

India Today 2 Sep 2026 6:30 pm

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,

inc42 2 Sep 2026 3:06 pm

Panasonic Life Solutions India Announces Second Cycle of Co.lab Studio by IGNITION to Accelerate Co-Creation with Startups

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 .

Startup Success Stories 2 Sep 2026 2:23 pm

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,

inc42 1 Sep 2026 8:12 pm

Niyo To Acquire Capital India

Fintech soonicorn Niyo has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the forex and cross-border payments business of listed financial services

inc42 1 Sep 2026 2:03 pm

Devansh Jain Launches

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 .

Startup Success Stories 1 Sep 2026 2:01 pm

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

inc42 1 Sep 2026 1:49 pm

In France's north, winegrowers bet on a warmer future

This year, successive heatwaves, wildfires and drought, disrupted life for France's winegrowers, leading to historically early harvests, lower yields, and an increased risk of smoke taint.

The Economic Times 1 Sep 2026 9:16 am