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Venture Catalysts ++ Demo Day spotlights 12 startups targeting $46M raise

With strong early commitments of nearly $20 million, the VC firms latest Demo Day showcases startups across deeptech, AI, climate, defense, aerospace, and sustainability. Venture Catalysts++, Indias first multi-stage VC firm, is set to spotlight 12 curated startups at its Demo Day 7, bringin

26 May 2026 5:17 pm
Meet the speakers headlining DevSparks Bengaluru 2026, India's premier developer summit

On May 30, YourStorys flagship developer-only summit brings together tech leaders, AI experts, and engineering voices in Bengaluru to decode what comes next for developers in the age of AI.

26 May 2026 5:12 pm
Shipsy crosses $25M in ARR as demand for AI solutions for logistics grows

According to the Gurugram-based startup, the milestone reflects growing demand for intelligent logistics solutions amid rising labour costs and driver shortages across Europe, the UK and Australia.

26 May 2026 4:17 pm
Fundamentum co-founder Ashish Kumar unveils Rs 2,000 Cr AI & deeptech fund

The AI and deeptech-focused fund, backed by Nandan Nilekani as anchor investor, will invest in startups operating across consumer, enterprise, and physical AI segments.

26 May 2026 4:04 pm
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (May 26, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

26 May 2026 2:34 pm
altM: Scaling bio-based materials from agri-residue

altM converts agricultural residue into industrial biomaterials. Founded by ex-Tesla leaders, the startup is scaling sustainable chemistry from India.

26 May 2026 1:53 pm
How to find the lowest gold loan interest rate in India without missing the fine print

How to find the lowest gold loan interest rate in India without missing the fine print When people start comparing gold loans, the interest rate is usually the first thing they look at. That makes sense it is the most visible cost, and all else being equal, a lower rate means less money paid over

26 May 2026 1:21 pm
Fairdeal.Market raises $15M in Series A round led by Bertelsmann India

The B2B quick-commerce platform will use the funds to scale its dark stores network, strengthen technology and data infrastructure, deepen retailer engagement, and expand last-mile delivery capabilities.

26 May 2026 12:22 pm
Cashfree Payments revenue touches close to Rs 1,000 Cr in FY26

Cashfree Payments aims to achieve EBITDA profitability in FY27.

26 May 2026 12:07 pm
upGrad appoints Mukesh Mundra as CFO

Mukesh Mundra will oversee upGrads finance and administrative operations, with responsibility for financial planning, business collaboration, corporate governance, and supporting the companys expansion efforts.

26 May 2026 10:47 am
Awfis crosses Rs 1,490 Cr revenue mark in FY26 as GCC demand powers growth

The company reported operating revenue of Rs 1,493 crore for the year ended March 2026, up 24% from the previous year, driven by a 35% increase in revenue from its core co-working and allied services business.

26 May 2026 10:33 am
Venture investments halve in April to $2.7B as rupee depreciation weighs on sentiment

From a number-of-deals perspective, April 2026 saw 83 transactions, a 29-month low and well below the 134 in the year-ago period and the 131 in March this year, according to a report by IVCA and EY.

26 May 2026 10:07 am
Graamya is taking Kerala spices global; Pine Labs posts Rs 59 Cr Q4 profit

Graamya, a for-profit social enterprise, is proving that sustainable farming can be profitable by helping rural farmers add value to indigenous spices and access better markets; Pine Labs has reported a net profit of Rs 112.51 crore, compared with a net loss of Rs 145.49 crore in FY25.

26 May 2026 7:30 am
Pine Labs reports Rs 59 Cr net profit in Q4

For the full FY26 fiscal year, Pine Labs reported a net profit of Rs 112.51 crore, compared with a net loss of Rs 145.49 crore in FY25. Annual revenue increased 19% to Rs 2,710.59 crore.

25 May 2026 8:28 pm
Prime Venture, Leo Capital back biotech startup StrainX in $13M round

Prime Venture Partners and Leo Capital lead investment as the IIT Delhi-founded startup bets on precision fermentation and bio-manufacturing for global markets.

25 May 2026 7:02 pm
The psychology behind why we re-read certain books

Discover the psychology behind why we re-read certain books, from emotional comfort to deeper understanding and how stories evolve with us over time.

25 May 2026 7:00 pm
Frammer AI partners with Cineverse to scale AI-generated short-form video

Frammer AI and Cineverse partner to create AI-generated short-form videos, trailers and social content across a 71,000-title entertainment library.

25 May 2026 6:39 pm
From shutdown to scale: How Nyra Kitchenware built a global brand from Kanpur

Here's how Nyra Kitchenware transformed a family kitchenware shop in Kanpur into a global bootstrapped D2C brand with 10 lakh+ orders!

25 May 2026 6:39 pm
abcoffee raises Rs 61 Cr in funding round led by Kliff Ventures

The grab-and-go coffee chain plans to use the capital to expand across Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Bengaluru. It is targeting dense office districts, residential clusters, and transit hubs where quick-service options are limited.

25 May 2026 6:09 pm
MSMEs will drive Andhra's economic shift: CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said MSMEs will drive the states economic transformation and announced plans to establish industrial parks in all constituencies.

25 May 2026 6:07 pm
The Harder the Conflict, the More Glorious the Triumph: Thomas Paines Insight for Today

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph, wrote Thomas Paine during a time of deep uncertainty. The line resonates today

25 May 2026 5:00 pm
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (May 25, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, May 25, 2026.

25 May 2026 4:52 pm
Indias next healthcare leap depends on allied professionals

After a decade of expanding hospitals and diagnostics networks, India is turning its attention to the allied and healthcare professionals who determine system productivity, patient outcomes, and the sectors ability to generate large-scale employment.

25 May 2026 3:12 pm
Art has the ability to heal, inspire, question, and unite people, says curator Kishore Labar

In this photo essay, we feature highlights from the Master Strokes 2026 group show at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.

24 May 2026 7:45 am
Food, payments, AI: test your business creativity with Edition 233 of our weekly quiz!

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 233rd quiz. Ready?

24 May 2026 7:10 am
50 Lakh Startup Grant: Karnataka ELEVATE Opens 4 Tracks for 2026

Karnataka's flagship startup grant programme, ELEVATE, has hit a decade-long milestone, and the state is marking the occasion by throwing

23 May 2026 12:19 pm
How AI Is Turning Chinas Micro-Dramas Into a Multi-Billion-Dollar Market

Chinas AI-generated short drama market is booming as studios use generative AI to cut production costs and scale mobile entertainment.

23 May 2026 12:17 pm