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Evolving from a Rs 2 lakh student grant to a defence-tech breakthrough, the startups electric interceptor drone Ahuti Mk II is South Asias fastest multirotor UAV.

A JanAI survey finds 72% of government-school teachers support AI, while gaps in training, privacy and institutional support remain.

The HDB region is being positioned as a technology and manufacturing corridor under Karnatakas Beyond Bengaluru push, with focus on startups, deep tech, ESDM, EVs and advanced engineering.

The programme will provide students and faculty with hands-on access to AMD's open-source AI software platform, learning resources, and developer GPU cloud credits.

The fellowship programme provides participants exposure to different aspects of venture investing and helps build their analytical, research and writing capabilities.

The Microsoft 2026 Work Trend Index reveals that India leads global AI adoption through frontier professionals who combine agent automation with strong human judgement. Despite rapid adoption of highly automated systems, Indian workers refuse to hand over final responsibility, says the study.

Discover the psychology behind why stopping mid-chapter feels so frustrating and how your brain's craving for closure keeps you turning pages.

The D2C Ayurveda brand stopped operations in July 2025 and has since liquidated its assets. Co-founder Param Bhargava said the company expanded too quickly and built out its senior team before the business was ready.

Discover 10 powerful lessons from The Courage to Be Disliked about freedom, self-acceptance, relationships, and living life on your own terms.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, September 3, 2026.

The Series A round will help Cradlewise expand its infant sleep product business across new channels and international markets.

VLCC will use this funding round to support its growth activities and expansion of its business.

Business Nextgen Finance has raised Rs 215 crore from Beams Fintech Fund I and its affiliates, Baring Private Equity India Fund 6, Saison Capital, and UNLEASH to scale its technology-led secured lending model for underserved MSMEs.

Founded by IIT Bombay alumni, Rilo's AI agents are said to give complete workflows built around outcomes.

The roundtable brought together representatives from the Central and State Governments, CEOs and senior representatives of global hyperscalers, data centre developers and operators, investors, infrastructure providers and other key stakeholders.

Discover how challenges, failures and difficult moments shape character, build resilience and transform ordinary struggles into lasting strength.

The temporary jobs created by Amazon India includes both direct and indirect work opportunities across 400 cities in the country.

Join India's leading policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and technology leaders as they unpack 'The New Tech Order' and what it means for India's next phase of innovation at YourStory's flagship TechSparks summit this October.

Zerodha has received SEBI approval to enter merchant banking, expanding into IPOs and equity fundraising as it diversifies beyond broking amid changing industry economics and rising primary-market activity.

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath says Indias IPO market is booming despite a subdued broader market, but warns that strong listing gains, and even IPO allotments, arent guaranteed.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

The planned fresh fund raise will help Simple Energy to scale production even as the company has introduced a new model.

The expansion of ecommerce market will result in tripling of dark store network across the country.

Discover 10 timeless lessons from The Book of Joy on lasting happiness, compassion, gratitude, resilience, and finding meaning in difficult times.

In a conversation with YourStory, Hexalog Co-founder and CEO Dibyanshu Tripathi explains how end-to-end logistics can help MSMEs improve working capital, simplify global trade, and compete with larger businesses.

The temporary jobs created by Amazon India includes both direct and indirect work opportunities across 400 cities in the country.

From minimum balance requirements and interest rates to digital banking features and KYC, here are the factors first-time earners should consider when choosing a savings account. Starting your first job is an important financial milestone, and opening a savings account is often one of the first

The Unacademy-upGrad deal began with an audacious pitch, recalls Ronnie Screwvala. Meanwhile, a Nasccom study says the engineering research and development (ER&D) services revenue from India is projected to cross $100 billion by 2030, up from $63 billion in FY26, driven by AI.

JioHotstar has over 500 million users in India The international launch of JioHotstar will connect with the South Asian diaspora and also expand its global reach JioHotstar, the leading OTT in the country has announced its entry into three international markets - UK, Canada and Singapore as it l

Odisha's Lok Bhavan scores 88/100 to become India's first Platinum certified green campus under IGBC's stricter 2024 system.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Reliance Consumer will initially launch Bombay Creamery in Western India before taking the brand nationwide.

Batti co-founded Whatfix with Vara Kumar in 2014 in Bengaluru. The company is a digital adoption platform (DAP) that overlays software applications to provide real-time, in-app guidance, training, and analytics for users and employees.

Over lunch at Taj Lands End in Mumbai in 2020, Gaurav Munjal approached Ronnie Screwvala and Mayank Kumar about bringing Unacademy and upGrad together. His idea went further than a merger. Munjal wanted to run the combined company.

The combined entity will have a pan-India presence, with a premium book of over Rs 6,600 crore in FY26.

The deal that brings together two major edtech businesses gives upGrad an entry into online test-preparation while extending its reach across a much broader learner journey.

Discover 7 inspiring quotes from Deep Work by Cal Newport that offer powerful lessons on focus, productivity, and meaningful work.

Yuma Energy said it will primarily utilise this capital for the expansion of its battery as a service network across the country.

Bengaluru-based Kepler Aerospace will use the seed funding to deploy six swarming ISR satellites and expand its mission operations and avionics businesses.

Bengaluru-based EV startup Magron is developing three electric motorcycles alongside technologies such as wireless charging and an AI-powered riding assistant.

Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted a 20-year vision to build Indias semiconductor ecosystem, as Semicon 2.0 expands the countrys manufacturing, design, research and skills capabilities.

EquityList launches AI-native cap table and compliance platform The company, which manages more than $20 billion in securities across 650+ companies and 80,000+ stakeholders, has introduced AI capabilities for equity management and compliance workflows. EquityList has launched an AI-native cap ta

Close to 55 million iPhones were assembled in India in 2025, or roughly a quarter of Apples global production.

Tim Cook, once Steve Jobs operations man who made Apples trains run on time, turned India from a market of promise into a key centre for sales and production. His successor must now take that two-sided bet deeper.

LocalCircles surveyed 32,796 people across districts for this study. MDR is a fee paid by businesses to payment processors for accepting digital payments.

Discover how Gautam Gauri transformed personal loss into purpose, advancing education, cancer care, and AI-driven access in Bihar.

The India-Afghanistan cricket series will bring together immersive camera angles, AI-led graphics, and a fan-powered sight screen to create new ways for audiences and brands to engage with the game. Cricket broadcasting has come a long way since the BBC showed matches from a single end of the st

This Gujarat based regional snack brand will use this capital for expansion related activities.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, August 31, 2026.

As India's real estate market expands, overseas Indians are looking beyond the traditional idea of owning a home back home. Infrastructure-led growth, organized retail, and new mixed-use destinations are opening up a wider investment opportunity.