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This drop is not surprising, given that there is usually a slow start to funding in January, which was also seen in 2025.

Myntra has introduced a zero-commission model for new homegrown D2C brands joining its Myntra Rising Stars programme.

Skydo supports collections in more than 32 currencies, allowing exporters to receive payments locally from international clients while settling funds quickly in India.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Friday, January 9, 2026.

For Indias new generation of founders, growth means balancing scale with precision, purpose, and performance. Hear how Indias new-age founders are blending all three to build businesses that last.

State bets big on frontier computing, announcing deployment of a cutting-edge machine at IIIT-Dharwad as part of a broader push to build an advanced deeptech ecosystem and attract next-generation research and talent.

Chairing a roundtable with Indian AI startups ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, PM Modi suggested that the startups should work towards global leadership from this country, and noted that India can promote affordable and inclusive AI and frugal innovation globally.

In an exclusive conversation, leaders discuss why data - not AI alone - is becoming the true differentiator for serving underserved customers, building resilient healthcare systems, and scaling startups in 2026.

The key goals of the policy include a 25% increase in annual patent filings by deep tech startups, training of over 10,000 students and professionals in deep tech skills.

The SoftBank vehicle had originally acquired 81 crore shares at an average cost of Rs 50.94 per share in the electric scooter and motorcycle maker, which is now trading in the Rs 3940 range.

Eternal faces fresh tax trouble as West Bengal authorities demand nearly Rs 31.25 crore for alleged GST shortfalls across FY20-22. Eternal plans to appeal, asserting a strong case on merits and expecting no financial impact.

AI developers are facing bigger models, faster iteration demands, and increasingly complex pipelines. This webinar dives into how new client-side capabilities are changing what gets built locally, and how quickly prototypes take shape.

Nvidia dominates the global GPU market with more than an 80% share, and its chips have seen soaring demand worldwide as companies and governments scale up investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure.

A shift in consumer mindset has prompted a host of players to launch premium offerings. Good Monk offers tasteless powders that blend into daily food. Trans comedian Alok Menon is touring to ask harder questions about how we stay alive together.

Bihar-based Agrifeeder secures USFDA nod for exports and targets a 75% revenue jump to Rs 3.5 crore this fiscal.

Bharat Forge partners with Germany's Agile Robots SE to drive AI-led industrial automation. The strategic pact targets automotive, healthcare, and electronics sectors to boost manufacturing efficiency and precision in civilian industries.

Flipkart has appointed ex-Coupang executive Gunjan Bhartia as SVP, Business Finance. He will lead eKart's finance division, reporting to CFO Ravi Iyer, as the firm bolsters leadership ahead of a potential IPO.

The IPO of Amagi will see Premji Invest making a gain 14x and it is a modest return for Accel.

Manish, founder of Royal Cafe Restaurant & Bakery in Ayodhya, taps the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (CM YUVA) Yojana to expand and create jobs.

The Badaun-based founder turned a design setback into a homegrown jewellery venture, mobilising local women artisans and tapping..

A young barber from Baraut in Uttar Pradesh leverages formal credit and skilling support to expand services and hire hands as demand grows.

Backed by American actor Matt Damon, WaterEquity invests exclusively in water and sanitation projects. This transaction marks its first global investment in the school finance segment. The funding will be used for school improvement loans that include water, sanitation and

Join Okta executives to discover how Auth0's helps engineering teams ship secure features faster while reducing the total cost of ownership.

After weeks of speculation and negotiation, upGrad's Ronnie Screwvala said that the company has dropped plans to acquire Unacademy due to valuation differences.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, January 8, 2026.

The company plans to use the newly raised capital to expand its platform capabilities, hire across product and engineering roles, strengthen AI-driven systems, and scale its international operations.

The ride-hailing platform has partnered with OneBanc to offer predictable pricing and streamline bookings for employees and commission-free earnings for Namma Yatri drivers.

Dhruvas Polar Access-1 will place four satellites into a sun-synchronous orbit, along with five separation systems and supporting ground infrastructure, bringing together state, academic, and commercial users under a single coordinated mission.

On Thursday morning, shares of the Vidit Aatrey-led company opened higher, and later settled 5% down in the lower circuit at Rs 164.4 apiece on the NSE.

The move came after the Elon Musk-led social media platform made its submissions to the IT Ministry on the Centre's directive to crack down on the misuse of the artificial intelligence chatbot Grok for the creation of sexualised and obscene images of women.

Pilgrims partnership with Cashfree Payments shows how the right checkout and card infrastructure can unlock scale, trust, and repeat behaviour in Indias crowded D2C market.

Wellness-focused customers are willing to pay more for high-quality fruits and vegetables delivered at their doorstep. This has prompted a host of players to launch premium offerings, Swiggy and Zepto being the latest. However, balancing quality and speed is a challenge.

YourStory spotlights the trends that will define the Indian consumer in 2026. LabelBlind is building export-ready labels for Starbucks, Amul, Everest and more. In Nanoor, kantha embroidery has been transformed from a domestic practice to a women-led enterprise.

Founded in 2022, Good Monk is a Bengaluru-based nutrition startup offering tasteless powders that blend into daily food, has served over 4 lakh users and currently operates at a Rs 30 crore annual run rate.

With over 80 customers and 2X quarter-on-quarter growth, Aivar is expanding its footprint across India, the US, and the Middle East.

India Post is evolving from a vast letter-carrying network into a modern, digital highway for goods, money, and services across the nation, says Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Union Minister of Communications; and Development of North Eastern Region.

How Kuldeep Chauhan's 100-seat Rishna Library is helping aspirants prepare for UPSC, police and teaching exams with support from the (CM YUVA) Yojana.

Amrish Kumar, founder of a homegrown LED bulb unit in Bakhira, uses an interest free state scheme and mobile internet to build

Prof V Kamakoti believes India is charting its own course to achieve authority in the field of artificial intelligence, and will come up with domain specific language models, which can be trained with fewer resources compared to LLMs.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

Practo says listings and transaction volumes are building in dental and mental health categories.

The Indore-based agri-technology and export-oriented firm said the platform - CarbonKrishi - is being developed using AI analytics, satellite imagery, crop and soil data, and structured digital reporting systems to estimate farm-level carbon impact.

The state's semiconductor policy, introduced in January 2024, envisages case-by-case incentives for companies making large investments.

Start your new year with clarity and purpose through seven powerful books that inspire reflection, focus, and meaningful change.

Where food science meets deep reg-tech, LabelBlind is building export-ready labels for Starbucks, Amul, Everest and more.

From premium babycare and petcare to AI-led shopping and the next phase of quick commerce, YourStory spotlights the trends that will define the Indian consumer in 2026.

The valuation debate around Nykaa has intensified, with two brokerages offering divergent views. Launch Girls helps adolescent girls develop the skills, confidence, and agency they need to succeed. Rural women across India are adapting to climate change in informal ways.

The story of Indias renewable energy has picked up a good pace in recent years. By August 31, 2025, approximately 242.6 GW of renewable capacity had been installed in the country, which is a clear reflection of both commitment and steady progress.

The partnership has been formalised through a memorandum of understanding between Instamart and YISU, which was established under the Young India Skills University Telangana Act 2024, the company said in a statement.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, January 6, 2026.