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Fintech startup Novio will use this funding to scale its distribution network, product development and enhance AI capabilities.

Optimized Electrotech builds AI-powered electro-optical systems for defence, backed by Rs 100 crore and deployed with Indian forces.

Sahi will use this funding round to build on its technology & AI stack and expand product suite to scale user base

From a broken logistics system to a full-stack commerce platform, how three founders and a leadership team are building the infrastructure that powers Bharat's ecommerce future.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup for Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

The firm also announced the first close of its second fund, raising Rs 1,500 crore.

Most boardrooms have stopped debating whether AI matters. The harder question, and the one quietly stalling transformation across Indian enterprises, is what to actually do about it on Monday morning.

AI is turning trust into a vulnerability, enabling highly convincing deepfake-driven fraud at scale. As deception grows more sophisticated, organisations must rethink how they secure and verify digital interactions.

Google broke ground on an AI hub in Visakhapatnam, marking a pivotal step in Indias bid to build large-scale digital infrastructure to power its next phase of economic growth. Gurugram-based Rebalance supports women-led startups with mentorship, investor access, and no-fee, no-equity support.

The company posted a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 174 crore for the quarter, up from Rs 39 crore a year earlier and Rs 102 crore in the December quarter, reflecting a steady improvement in profitability.

EON Space Labs builds lightweight EO-IR payloads. Its MIRA telescope flew on PSLV-C62, reducing launch weight and import dependence.

The fresh capital will be used to expand the companys BaaS infrastructure and further develop its network of partner-operated stations across major urban and semi-urban regions in India.

The industry alliance will use the capital to deepen ecosystem participation, strengthen technical and policy frameworks.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup for Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

This marks a significant milestone in the company's $15 billion investment over five years to establish a gigawatt-scale AI ecosystem in India.

HyugaLife said it will use this funding to strengthen its AI-led personalisation technology, expansion of its dark store network, and setting up offline retail presence.

Indias water crisis is not a future scenario, it is a present operational reality. For climate-tech founders building inside that crisis, the lessons are sharper, stranger, and more useful than anything a business school curriculum covers. Navkaran Singh Bagga Indias fresh water supply crisis i

Gurugram-based accelerator and angel community Rebalance backs women-led startups with mentorship and investor access, proving that opportunity, not talent, was the missing link.

Climate techs future will be decided by manufacturing, not just innovation.

The round was co-led by Susquehanna Venture Capital, Mirae Asset Venture Investments, and Bertelsmann India Investments, with participation from Nexus Venture Partners and Lightspeed. The funding comes just six months after its previous round, taking total capital raised to $112 million.

Paytring is building an orchestration layer for modern payments. Founder Debal Chakraborty explains how OpenAIs models help improve transaction success rates and simplify merchant operations.

Initiatives like the Mobility Champions Program by YLAC are empowering young people to shape more inclusive and accessible cities; VC firm Capital-A has marked the first close of its second fund, raising Rs 160 crore to back early-stage manufacturing and deeptech startups in India.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Monday, April 27, 2026

Metasports said the funds will support the growth of its flagship multiplayer cricket game, Hitwicket, while also boosting marketing efforts and user acquisition.

As digital lending scales in India, fraud is no longer a downstream risk. AI-powered synthetic identities are forcing lenders to rethink underwriting itself.

Amazon plans to deploy significant capital and infrastructure to catch up in a segment where hyperlocal networks, dense warehousing, and last-mile efficiency are critical.

The fund, which focuses on manufacturing startups, is targeting a total base corpus of Rs 300 crore, with a greenshoe option to selectively upsize to Rs 400 crore.

In five years, backpacker hostels will be the first choice for Indias young travellers, says The Hosteller's founder in an interview to YourStory. Meanwhile, VC inflow into the startup ecosystem continued to decline.

Backpacker hostel chain The Hosteller is standardising operations and facilities across its properties to become a no-stress choice for travellers, says Founder and CEO Pranav Dangi. It recently raised Rs 150 crore to expand across India.

In this photo essay, we showcase a range of craftworks from an exhibition by the Hundred Hands collective.