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The round was led by Hero Enterprise and Cap Alpha Ventures.

Nykaa will acquire 51% stake in Aminu, a premium dermocosmetic skincare brand for a cash consideration of Rs 32 crore.

NCPCR has instituted an inquiry into Meta over Instagram CSEAM ads, escalating the matter after the company replied to the Commission's July notice.

Meta has been under regulatory scrutiny over the issue of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) in paid advertisements on Instagram, and the government, last month, slapped a notice on Meta over the issue.

Venture capital funding into Indian startups remained relatively modest in July 2026 as the absence of large-value deals is dampening the momentum.

The B2B fintech firm for MSMEs will use the funding to scale its technology platform.

Indias HAM protects highway developers from traffic risk, but land acquisition and funding delays continue to threaten projects.

Bengaluru INDIA NANO 2026 puts AI and nanotechnology centre stage as Karnataka pushes deep-tech research from labs to markets.

Beyond these results, the Board is scheduled to meet on August 6, 2026 to consider raising additional funds through the issuance of equity shares or other securities on a preferential basis.

HYLENR Technologies develops low energy nuclear reaction systems aimed at producing industrial heat, and has raised about Rs 26 crore to move from laboratory demonstrations to building products.

The Bengaluru-based company replaces the permanent magnets inside an electric motor with power electronics and control software and is running pilots with vehicle manufacturers.

The IIT Delhi spinout designs optical fibres and laser systems for precision manufacturing, communications, sensing, healthcare instrumentation and quantum research.

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Vinitas unending fascination for traditional Indian games is the fuel that keeps Kreeda going. The Chennai-based organisation is dedicated to researching, documenting, and promoting the rich heritage of Indian games.

MakeMyTrip reported strong Q1 FY27 growth despite macroeconomic disruptions, driven by diversified travel demand, robust gains across business segments and expanding AI capabilities, while warning of near-term geopolitical and oil price risks.

Six young women defied taunts and hardship to become Bihar Pink Bus drivers, inspiring other young girls to boldly take the wheel.

Ather said it is seeing strong tailwinds due to policy support and consumer demand. The company delivered 83,173 units during the quarter, up 80.5% YoY.

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

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Air Marshal A.K. Bharti retires after 39 years, remembered for Operation Sindoor, fighter leadership and his long life of service.

Google has selected 20 AI-powered Indian startups for its 2026 Google Play Accelerator India, offering three months of equity-free mentorship on AI, security, app quality, growth and monetisation to support global expansion.

By Gayatri Guha When EY GDS Partner Tanu Garg took the stage at DevSparks Bengaluru 2026, she challenged one of the most common assumptions about enterprise AI: that its primary role is automation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not about making existing processes faster. It is about rewirin

ideaForge will use the funding to support its heavy-lift autonomous aerial platform YETI.

Snabbit says the milestone reflects rising demand for app-based home services amid growing competition in the sector.

Kaapi Machines will use the funding to expand its product portfolio, stengthen its manufacturing capabilities, and improve technology.

Indian Army Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign delivers 16 medals, including eight golds, powering India's medal tally in Glasgow.

Google Maps is free for users, but businesses pay for map loads, routes and searches through a complex API pricing system.

MobiKwik's payments business continued to be the primary growth driver. It reported its highest-ever quarterly platform gross merchandise value (GMV) of Rs 58,700 crore.

Jalandhar once dominated Indias sports goods exports, but Chinese competition and slow automation sharply reduced its global lead.

Orchardly is a bootstrapped Srinagar agritech startup combining farm intelligence, physical stores, soil testing and produce buyback. Meanwhile, through the Art of Living, Lena Lieberknecht is bringing stress-relief programmes to people living and working in conflict zones.

In this photo essay, we showcase the YPS photography exhibition at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, along with curator insights.

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 243rd quiz. Ready?

DareAISearch is helping brands improve visibility across AI platforms as AI powered discovery reshapes online search. Meanwhile, Indian startup funding dropped to its second lowest weekly level this year.

At TechSparks 2026, YourStory will unveil the first edition of VibeCode30 to recognise 30 individuals and teams that have used AI-first tools and workflows to build useful, working products.

In this photo essay from Canada, we showcase the creativity of participants at this must-attend annual comics convention.