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At DevSparks 2026 in Pune, Anand Hariharan, Co-founder and Chief Solutioning Officer at Indexnine Technologies, explained why AI-driven coding gains often stall at the team level, and how context engineering and spec-driven development can close the gap. Candida Dsilva AI coding assistants can

At DevSparks 2026 in Pune, Gaurav Tripathi, Co-founder and Group CTO at Partex.AI, shared how federated learning, knowledge graphs, and agentic AI can help healthcare institutions analyze fragmented medical data without compromising patient privacy.

Perfios said the appointment would strengthen its leadership team as the company expands its global footprint, advances its technology platforms, and deepens its position in financial services technology.

Rampurs Zari Patchwork blends heritage embroidery with modern fashion, powered by skilled artisans and ODOP-driven growth in India.

The Bengaluru-headquartered startup, which is focused on the procurement segment, plans to use the funding for market expansion and to strengthen its AI capabilities.

PhonePes valuation debate reflects a larger truth about Indias public markets: the era of rewarding growth without clear monetisation is fading. For digital-first companies headed to the public markets, the new benchmark is no longer promise, but profits.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Apparel business is an ever evolving industry with entrepreneurs coming out with newer innovations, YourStory brings you todays headlines with the latest dev

Voltaires powerful quote explains why refusing to change can lead to stagnation, missed opportunities, and irrelevance in a fast-moving world.

Burger Singh plans to use the fresh capital to build a scalable, franchise-first growth platform by upgrading the company's supply chain, technology, training systems, and operational infrastructure to empower local entrepreneurs.

Many ideas that later reshape industries begin by sounding unusual. Two decades ago, paying money to buy an internet domain name was widely questioned.

The National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge is looking for innovators ready to turn fragmented climate data into a lifeline for millions of Indian farmers.

The funding is expected to help BlackSoil increase its exposure to renewable energy adoption, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable supply chains, and inclusive finance models.

Optimo Capital is focused on lending to MSMEs Optimo Capital has also entered into a partnership with Godrej Finance to disburse Rs 200 crore over the next 12 months Optimo Capital, a technology enabled NBFC focused on MSME lending with specialisation on loan against property has secured Rs 100

The private equity firm will acquire a majority stake in Allfleet and a minority stake in PMI Electro, marking its first Global Climate Transition investment in India.

The deal brings into CureBay a network that serves more than 10,000 retail pharmacies across southern India, along with distribution hubs in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, procurement systems, and a technology-enabled ordering platform.

According to UN Tourism, in 2024, 1.4 billion people travelled across international borders. The number for domestic travel within India alone was 2,900 millionmore than double the global figure, within a single country.

Bengaluru-based Sports For Life wants to turn structured sports training into a national, tech-enabled platform, much like Cult.fit did for fitness.

Founded by Yash Goyal and Anant Bhardwaj in May 2024, the D2C startup is focusing on comfort-led innerwear and shapewear for Indian body types while expanding across online marketplaces and quick-commerce platforms.

The $7.7 million funding will be used to enhance Officebanao's proprietary technology platform by integrating AI and machine learning for automated design, predictive scheduling, and intelligent procurement matching.

At DevSparks 2026 in Pune, NVIDIAs Sunil Patel demonstrated how DGX Spark enables developers to prototype and fine-tune large AI models locally, dramatically reducing infrastructure barriers.

A quiet acoustic ballad emerges as a rare global breakout, travelling across borders through listener-led discovery rather than trend-driven virality Indian indie artist Navjot Ahuja has emerged as an unusual global breakout with his acoustic ballad Khat (The Letter), which held the No. 1 positio

Ecofy will use the funding to expand its financing portfolio across solar and electric vehicle segments.

The fresh funding comes after the Bengaluru-based wearable startup got clearance to re-enter the US market with its redesigned smart ring.

A pilot in Bengaluru by Narayana Health and Airbound showed how energy-efficient drone technology is better than slow road transport to make diagnostic services faster and significantly cheaper.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

True courage isnt defeating enemiesits mastering your own desires. Heres why self-control is the hardest and most important battle.

Explore how Sonbhadras village looms sustain carpet weaving by balancing seasonal farming cycles with home-based production and ODOP support.

Explore how Ghaziabads engineering cluster builds industrial heating elements where performance, precision, and reliability drive repeat demand.

Discover how Deorias home-based artisans power Indias gifting market through knitting, dcor crafts, and a thriving women-led production network.

The Bangalore and San Francisco-based company will use the funds to expand globally and develop artificial intelligence tools for its enterprise account-based marketing platform.

The early-stage investment platform has exited the personal hygiene brand following its recent $32 million funding led by health-focused private equity firm, OrbiMed.

Actor and author Soha Ali Khan spoke to Shradha Sharma of YourStory, at SheSparks 2026. She shared her views on ageism, the invisible labour of womanhood, and why every woman must be her own fortress. Meanwhile, Hexaware sees an opportunity for itself in the GCC segment.

Unable to match the data scale of the US and China, Indias defence sector and deeptech startups are turning to smaller language models and edge AI to build smarter battlefield systems.

If completed, the merger would link school-level coaching with higher education and professional skilling, positioning the combined company to compete in an increasingly consolidated Indian edtech market.

Susquehanna Asia VC leads the round as the company scales internationally and builds AI-driven tools to simplify visa applications.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, March 16, 2026.

How Mathura became a hub for sanitary products manufacturing. Inside the production, assembly, and market networks powering plastic taps and fittings.

Inside Bareillys jewellery industry where goldsmith craft, CNC detailing, and precise finishing shape bangles, rings, and chains.

Plutarch once said the mind is a fire to be kindled, not a vessel to be filled. Discover why curiositynot memorisationis the true path to learning.

After a false start, Hooly began pivoting in the right direction. The healthtech startup uses AI, WhatsApp, and behavioural nudges to help Indians, especially those over 35, stay accountable about fitness.

As Indian manufacturers ramp up investments in automation, sustainability, and advanced packaging, a major Asian industry exhibition in Bangkok is positioning itself as a gateway to new technology and regional partnerships. ProPak Asia 2026, one of the regions largest trade exhibitions for proces

At SheSparks 2026, CK Kumaravel shared how a personal moment inspired Naturals Salon & Spa and his mission to advance womens financial independence. Nikki Yadav of Yellow Fertility & IVF urged women to prioritise preventive healthcare and routine check-ups.

Zari-zardozi from Mainpuri is a home-grown craft built on womens stitching networks, shared learning and small-batch production rather

In Agra, petha is closely tied to the citys culinary identity. The translucent sweet made from ash gourd has become one of Agras most recognisable

In Uttar Pradeshs Deoria district, the trade in readymade garmentsespecially childrens wearhas developed around the practical needs

Across weddings, festive occasions, and ceremonial gifting, Banarasi silk products remain one of the most recognisable textiles associated with UP.