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As Curefoods heads toward a public listing, it is sharpening a clear playbook: scale proven brands, double down on Krispy Kreme, and expand its cloud kitchen footprint beyond metros.

As foodtech company Curefoods gears up for an IPO, it is keen to double down on doughnut chain Krispy Creme, expand its cloud-kitchen format, and scale new brands.

In Uttar Pradeshs Mirzapur district, brass utensils continue to hold relevance across both everyday use and ceremonial occasions.

In Uttar Pradeshs Shravasti district, Tharu embroidery and allied craft practices operate within a rhythm shaped by household needs

In Uttar Pradeshs Bareilly district, custom furniture making has evolved into a project-driven industry, closely tied to residential interiors

In this photo essay, we feature glimpses from an ongoing exhibition at MKF Museum of Art.

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During her keynote speech at SheSparks, Neha Bagaria, Founder and CEO of HerKey, a career engagement for women, urged women to be involved in the building of the coming future where AI will play an increasingly essential part.

In Uttar Pradeshs Kannauj district, agarbatti and dhoopbatti production forms a steady, consumption-driven industry rooted in everyday use.

In Uttar Pradeshs Bahraich district, wheat processing forms a critical part of the local food economy, where grain sourced from nearby mandis

Across hospitality spaces, contemporary homes, and design-led retail, cane and bamboo furniture is finding renewed relevance.

In this photo essay, we feature more artworks from the Oorja collectives exhibition at the Bangalore International Centre.

Food delivery platform Zomato has raised its platform fee by 19.2% to Rs 14.90. Microsoft has unveiled MAI-Image-2, its latest in-house text-to-image model, underscoring a broader push to build proprietary AI capabilities while reducing dependence on external providers.

Indias AI advantage may not lie in GPUs or cloud infrastructure, but in the scale and richness of its real-world data. From payments and healthcare to identity and logistics, that data could prove far more valuable in the long run than compute alone.

The $155 million Weaver Services deal helped boost overall VC inflows into Indian startups.

Zomato has raised its platform fee by 19.2% to Rs 14.90, citing rising energy costs amid climbing crude prices. The move will make food delivery pricier for users, even as rivals like magicpin hold rates steady for now.

Leadership reshuffle comes as Walmart-owned ecommerce firm tightens operations, reshapes senior ranks and advances plans for a domestic listing by 202627.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, March 20, 2026.

As Indian enterprises push GenAI workloads into production, the open-source-versus-enterprise debate has a new and more urgent dimension: governance. Surya Kannoth There is a particular moment in the lifecycle of a technology project when the mood in the room shifts. The prototype has been built

Socrates said wisdom begins in wonder. In a world of quick answers, curiosity and questioning can unlock deeper understanding and insight.

Barabankis handloom industry is growing through design flexibility, custom production, and direct market access beyond local systems.

Agras leather footwear industry thrives on craftsmanship, seasonal demand, and one key factorbuyer trust in genuine leather products.

Lucknows zari zardozi is transforming garments into luxury products through precision craftsmanship, evolving trends, and global demand.

In a significant push to strengthen Indias manufacturing ecosystem, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved

For Indias fast-growing D2C brands, cracking the product is only half the battle; getting it to customers quickly and cost-effectively is the real test. Ekart is betting its nationwide logistics network can help brands scale across Bharat.

The Centre for Distance and Online Education becomes the second online institute in India to earn the certification, strengthening its focus on enterprise risk management and future-ready leadership

At DevSparks 2026 in Pune, leaders from MetLife and Allvue Systems discussed how GCCs in India are moving beyond delivery roles to own products, platforms, and AI systems powering global enterprises.

The EV-makers board approved the reallocation of Rs 575 crore that it had raised for R&D during its IPO to repay debt and fund growth.

As founders scale across the USIndia corridor, platforms like ECL Flow are helping them cut delays, reduce FX costs, and bring speed to global money movement

MicrobioTx has developed an AI-powered test that uses a simple finger-prick blood sample to profile an individuals gut microbiome and generate personalised health insights. Meanwhile, Sports For Life wants to turn structured sports training into a national, tech-enabled platform.

The funding rounds were led by Premji Invest and Lightspeed Venture Partners.