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Aikyam Capital raises Rs 205 Cr in first close of private credit fund

This marks the firms second fund, within a year after the launch of its previous fund that targeted stressed assets.

11 Mar 2026 4:36 pm
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (March 11, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

11 Mar 2026 4:22 pm
The Real Tragedy Isnt Death, Its a Wasted Life

Marcus Aurelius believed death isnt the real threat. The true tragedy is wasting life on distractions instead of living with purpose and intention.

11 Mar 2026 3:38 pm
Former Myntra, H&M executives launch retail tech platform Confluxe with $1.6M pre-seed funding

Confluxe stated that the newly raised capital will be allocated toward launching its initial brand partnerships, developing its technology and data infrastructure, and expanding its workforce across brand operations, commerce, and growth.

11 Mar 2026 2:37 pm
As many as 6,789 recognised startups categorised as closed: Jitin Prasada

As of January 31, 2026, a total of 2,12,283 entities have been recognised as startups by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.

11 Mar 2026 2:09 pm
Skye Air bags $9M funding led by IAN Alpha Fund

Skye Air Mobility raised funds to expand its drone delivery network and technology across five major Indian cities.

11 Mar 2026 2:07 pm
Namma Yatri to raise Rs 39.8 Cr in a Pre-Series A round

The ride-hailing company is expected to use the funds for growth and expansion of its operations, working capital requirements, and other general corporate purposes.

11 Mar 2026 12:13 pm
Garuda Aerospace, Airbus Helicopters partner for advanced global drone solutions

Garuda Aerospace is acquiring up to 18 Flexrotor systems from Airbus Helicopters to enhance its international drone leasing portfolio for high-endurance monitoring and intelligence missions.

11 Mar 2026 11:50 am
Gorakhpurs readymade garments: Building manufacturing capacity for brands and exports

Gorakhpurs readymade garment industry is growing through GIDA factories, supporting domestic brands and preparing for export opportunities.

11 Mar 2026 11:49 am
Gautam Budh Nagars textile printing ecosystem: Digital technology powering garment manufacturing

Digital textile printing units in Gautam Budh Nagar help garment manufacturers produce high-quality fabrics faster using advanced printing technology.

11 Mar 2026 11:48 am
From stitched panels to travelling stalls: Jhansis soft toy production chain

Jhansis soft toy industry thrives through a local network of stitching units, women-led self-help groups, and exhibitions under the ODOP programme.

11 Mar 2026 11:48 am
Cabinet Eases FDI Rules for Bordering Nations, Sets 60-Day Approval

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved significant amendments to Indias Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

11 Mar 2026 11:23 am
Credit Confidence: Building strong credit health in young India

Credit has quietly become part of everyday financial lifefrom pay-later checkouts to pre-approved loan alerts. Strong credit health depends on awareness, disciplined repayments, and recognising how small borrowing decisions today shape future financial flexibility.

11 Mar 2026 11:23 am
From pilots to production: What it really takes to scale AI in GCCs

At a YourStory roundtable in Pune, leaders from Vertiv, NielsenIQ, XPO, Kyndryl, and others discussed the infrastructure, governance, and talent challenges standing between AI experimentation and enterprise-scale deployment.

11 Mar 2026 11:02 am
Preventive healthcare beyond hospitals; Mozarks $40M fundraise

Healthtech startup Remidio's devices allow frontline healthcare workers to conduct eye screenings using smartphones. Digital experience testing and measurement company Mozark has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round.

11 Mar 2026 7:30 am
From menu cuts to electric grills: How Indian restaurants are tiding over the LPG crisis

Tensions in West Asia have disrupted LPG supply to India. Many restaurants and eateries across the country are finding it hard to source commercial cylinders, and are resorting to various ways to keep their operations running.

10 Mar 2026 8:30 pm
Coreworks raises $5M in Seed round led by Together Fund

Coreworks is building an AI platform that can automate presentations and reports for enterprises.

10 Mar 2026 8:18 pm
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 10, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

10 Mar 2026 5:11 pm
Proshort wins enterprise adoption with RateGain for its AI-native revenue platform

RateGain selects Proshort for its global revenue teams, signalling a broader shift from legacy revenue intelligence tools and static dashboards to AI-driven execution systems.

10 Mar 2026 4:36 pm
Digital experience testing platform Mozark raises $40M in Series B round

The Singapore-headquartered company is an AI-powered platform that tests and measures the performance of digital services across devices, networks, and infrastructure to help organisations detect and fix issues before users experience them.

10 Mar 2026 4:05 pm
Captain Fresh raises Rs 290 Cr from impact investor Blue Earth Capital

Captain Fresh said it will use the debt funding to expand its distribution capabilities in global markets.

10 Mar 2026 4:05 pm
Distracted by Everything? The Bhagavad Gita Explains Why

The Bhagavad Gita teaches that commitment brings clarity and focus, while a lack of purpose leaves the mind vulnerable to endless distractions.

10 Mar 2026 3:13 pm
Beyond fragrance: Inside Kannaujs attar and rose water distillation trade

Kannaujs attar and rose water industry continues its traditional distillation practices, supported by ODOP and growing domestic demand.

10 Mar 2026 3:00 pm
Kanpur Nagars textile products: Building an export-oriented manufacturing ecosystem

Kanpur Nagars textile industry is building an export-oriented ecosystem producing safety garments and specialised workwear with ODOP support.

10 Mar 2026 2:59 pm
Farrukhabads ZariZardozi: Hand Embroidery Sustained by Skilled Karigars and ODOP Support

Farrukhabads zarizardozi embroidery survives through skilled karigars and ODOP support, connecting traditional handwork to larger markets.

10 Mar 2026 2:58 pm
Climate tech startup Newtrace raises $6.3M in pre-Series A round

Newtrace said it will primarily use the capital to scale up manufacturing of its electrode and electrolyzer technology for green hydrogen production

10 Mar 2026 2:39 pm
Agritech startup Verdant Impact raises $3M in seed round

The newly raised funds will be used to expand its team and market penetration, R&D, enhance its platform capabilities, and upgrade existing tech infrastructure.

10 Mar 2026 2:18 pm
Are we ready for a world without cash?

In December 2025, UPI registered 21.6 billion transactions worth Rs 28 lakh crore, a record high for any single month. In the entire calendar year, it handled 228.3 billion transactions, up from 172.2 billion transactions in 2024.

10 Mar 2026 1:24 pm
AquaExchange raises $8M in Series B round

The company said it will use the newly-raised funds to scale its international technology business, expand domestic market share and deepen its presence across upstream segments of the aquaculture value chain.

10 Mar 2026 11:19 am
AI shaping future of work; KaarTech secures $11M in Series B

A senior product manager on the AI Agents Platform at Microsoft Teams, with three patents to her name, Sukhmani Lamba is part of the new wave shaping the future of workbuilding at the intersection of enterprise software and conversational AI.

10 Mar 2026 7:30 am
7 daily habits that quietly build lasting confidence

Discover seven simple daily actions that gradually build lasting confidence, strengthen self-belief, and help you approach life.

9 Mar 2026 8:23 pm
StrideOne raises Rs 100 Cr, appoints Rajesh Sud as co-founder

StrideOne provides short-term, structured working capital solutions and receivables management services to MSMEs. The capital will be used to expand enterprise anchor programmes, partner-lender network, technology, and risk infrastructure.

9 Mar 2026 7:03 pm
KaarTech raises $11M in Series B round led by Playbook Partners

The Chennai-headquartered technology services company plans to use the capital for strategic acquisitions and to expand market reach with its AI platforms.

9 Mar 2026 6:53 pm
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 9, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, March 9, 2026. It is apt that the momentum is sustained a day after International Womens Day on March 8 with more stories and YourStory brings you todays headlines with the la

9 Mar 2026 6:17 pm
Maharajganjs furniture products: Custom-built designs crafted through local workshops

Furniture workshops in Maharajganj craft custom beds, sofas, and tables, supported by skilled carpenters and the ODOP programme.

9 Mar 2026 5:26 pm
The Hidden Reason Life Feels Shorter Than It Is

Seneca believed life is not short; we simply waste much of it. His timeless philosophy reveals how using time wisely can transform how we live.

9 Mar 2026 3:36 pm
Kanpur Dehats plastic products: Local manufacturing supporting irrigation and utility networks

Kanpur Dehats plastic manufacturing units produce PVC pipes and utility products supporting irrigation, water systems, and local industry growth.

9 Mar 2026 3:35 pm
Etahs Chicory: From Contract Fields to Processed Supply

Etahs chicory industry links farmers, processing units, and beverage companies through a structured supply chain strengthened by the ODOP programme.

9 Mar 2026 3:33 pm
Women powering Indian hockey and deeptech revolution

On International Womens Day, four Indian womens hockey players share their journeys to the national team, while women founders in deeptechfrom AI to biotechare building the systems and science shaping Indias technological future.

9 Mar 2026 7:30 am
Bijnors woodcraft: Handcrafted wooden pieces shaped in Nagina

Discover how artisans in Nagina, Bijnor craft wooden handicrafts like jewellery boxes and dcor items through shaping, carving and finishing work.

8 Mar 2026 4:15 pm
Swiggy, magicpin, Zomato see food delivery regain growth momentum in December qtr

Indias food delivery giants Swiggy, magicpin, and Zomato bounced back to stronger growth in the December quarter, powered by festive demand, affordability-led offerings, and expanding user basesespecially in smaller cities.

8 Mar 2026 2:52 pm
Maus textile products: Powerloom weaving and finishing that connect local units to distant markets

Explore how Maus powerloom textile units weave, embroider and finish sarees through interconnected workshops supplying retailers and markets across India.

8 Mar 2026 2:20 pm
Fatehpurs iron fabrication works: Custom-built metal structures for everyday spaces

Fatehpurs iron fabrication workshops build customised gates, grills and railings that support homes, shops and infrastructure across the region.

8 Mar 2026 12:50 pm